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• The economist who was off by 1.8 million in Friday's jobs report explains why she's doubling down on her call for stellar job growth

  07-05-2021 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Jefferies' chief economist missed April's job growth by 1.8 million, but she's still optimistic.
  Labor shortages had a bigger impact than expected but should soon fade, Aneta Markowska said.
  Other government and private-sector data point to a much stronger jobs recovery, she added.
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  Having the least-correct forecast for April payrolls isn't swaying Aneta Markowska, chief economist at Jefferies.The US added just 266,000
  
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• 10 blue chairs you can find on Amazon

  07-05-2021 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  When it comes to injecting a room with color, you can't go wrong with blue.
  Whether you're looking to create a soothing space or an eclectic room, blue furniture can help you do it all.
  We hand-picked 10 blue chairs in all different styles, and for all different budgets, you can buy on Amazon.
  If blue isn't your style, check out these 10 leather and faux leather chairs we found on Amazon.
  How many times ha
  
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• 28 entertaining and thought-provoking YA novels that even adults will love

  07-05-2021 23:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Young adult fiction is written and marketed for teens from 13-18 years old.
  But adults love reading YA books too because they're important, accessible, and fun.
  Here are the best YA novels for adults, including "Clap When You Land" and "Six of Crows."
  For the first few years of my 20s, I kept it a secret that I still loved young adult books, fearing I'd be judged for enjoying stories with adolescent protagonists and problems. As I met more YA fans, I was genuinely t
  
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• These 8 finance books taught me how to invest on my own, saving me thousands of dollars I would have otherwise spent on an advisor

  07-05-2021 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Investing my own money always seemed intimidating because I couldn't understand the jargon.
  Below are 8 books that helped me save around $10,000 through investing without a financial advisor.
  They taught me about index funds, dividends, how the stock market works, and more.
  Since I was a teen, the stock market always seemed complex. Investing was never on my radar - that is, until my Chilean father encouragingly obligated me into opening an account with some of my savings when I was 23 years ol
  
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• Roku called Google an 'unchecked monopolist' after the company added YouTube TV into its main YouTube app on the streaming platform's channel store

  07-05-2021 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Roku hits 50 million active accounts.
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  Google said it would let users download the YouTube TV app through its main YouTube app on Roku.
  The move skirted the blockade placed by Roku, which has called the behavior anticompetitive.
  Roku removed the YouTube TV app last week due to a contract dispute.
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  Roku called Google an "unchecked monopolist" in the latest development of a spat between the two companies, according to a
  
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• Stacey Abrams says she 'absolutely' has ambitions of running for president, and has 'a responsibility' to be honest about it

  07-05-2021 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stacey Abrams speaks at Bustle's 2019 Rule Breakers Festival at LeFrak Center at Lakeside on September 21, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York.
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  Stacey Abrams said she owes it to younger generations to be honest about her presidential ambitions.
  The former Democratic nominee for Georgia governor made the comments to CBS, airing Sunday.
  "It's about, you cannot have those things you refuse to dream of," she said.
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• 11 of the best airbnbs for hiking in the US, including homes near national parks and sprawling properties with private trails

  07-05-2021 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Many Airbnbs are located near great hiking and some even have private trails.
  Unlike with camping, an Airbnb offers a hot shower and a real bed for after a long day on the trail.
  We've chosen highly-rated Airbnbs with great hiking options, ranging from $117 to $236 per night.
  Camping is fun, but when you're planning on doing a lot of hiking, it's nice to end each day with a hot shower and a soft bed. Inste
  
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• How to change a playlist's picture in the Spotify app on your iPhone

  07-05-2021 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You can set any picture as your Spotify playlist cover on an iPhone.
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  You can change a Spotify playlist's picture on your iPhone in two easy ways.
  In the "Edit playlist" menu, pick a photo from your iPhone, or rearrange the default album collage.
  If you change the playlist picture from Spotify's desktop app, it'll also change on your iPhone.
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  Spotify is popular for a number of reasons, but one reason is how eas
  
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• Arizona's top election official details 'a constant barrage of harassment' during unprecedented GOP-backed ballot recounting

  07-05-2021 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs reads a statement prior to certifying the election results for federal, statewide, and legislative offices and statewide ballot measures at the official canvass at the Arizona Capitol Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Phoenix.
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  Arizona's top election official is receiving harassment during continued election controversy.
  Secretary of State Katie Hobbs told Insider that it's making it harder for her office to do its job.
  A private fir
  
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• The 5 best smoke detectors we tested in 2021

  07-05-2021 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyHaving a good smoke detector is one of the most important things you can do for your home's safety.Our top pick, the X-Sense SC01 has an LCD screen, 10-year battery, and self-monitoring functions.See also: The best home security camera, the best smart doorbellSmoke detectors don't seem to get the same attention as home security systems, and for something so important to home and personal safety, this can be a costly mistake. According to the National Fire Protec
  
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• The 4 best at-home DNA test kits for genetics, health, and ancestry, according to geneticists and genealogists

  07-05-2021 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  At-home DNA kits give insight into your ancestry and health information and can help connect you with family.We spoke with six genetics experts on what to look for in an at-home DNA kit.Our top pick, AncestryDNA, has the largest database and gives a detailed ethnicity report for $100.It's quite amazing that with a simple saliva sample or cheek swab, we can learn so much about our ancestry, family connections, and inherited health markers - all thanks to our DNA
  
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• 7 fascinating and free online courses from the California Institute of Tech

  07-05-2021 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The California Institute of Tech is one of the top 10 universities in the world.
  Caltech offers free online courses through e-learning platforms edX and Coursera.
  The free online classes span topics from machine learning and economics to astronomy.
  Ranked as the 7th best college in the world in 2021 by US News, The California Institute of Tech is a renowned scie
  
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• One chart shows that a lot of jobs have a long way to go to recover from the pandemic

  07-05-2021 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A waiter at The Dorian serves champagne to guests who are dining outside on April 02, 2021 in San Francisco, California.
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  The April jobs report showed employment gains were mainly in the leisure and hospitality sector.
  The motion-picture and sound-recording industry is still almost 40% below pre-pandemic employment.
  The couriers and messengers industry lost 77,400 jobs. It's 14.3% above pre-pandemic employment.
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  The motion-
  
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• VanEck files with the SEC for an Ethereum ETF as it waits for the regulator to approve its bitcoin fund

  07-05-2021 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ether is the cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network.
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  Asset manager VanEck has filed to list an Ethereum exchange-traded fund.The firm is seeking SEC's permission to list shares of its VanEck Ethereum Trust.The SEC delayed a decision on whether to greenlight VanEck's bitcoin ETF until July.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Asset manager VanEck is seeking US regulatory approval to launch an Ethereum exchange-traded fund, with the move taking place as the company
  
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• The best travel pillows of 2021 for a good night's sleep in the air or on the road

  07-05-2021 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Falling asleep while traveling can be very difficult, but having the right travel pillow can help.
  The Trtl pillow is our top pick because it is comfortable, portable, and affordable.
  See Insider Reviews for more travel coverage.
  Sleeping while traveling is an exercise in futility. For many people, long-haul travel - whether it's by air, rail, or road - is one of life's great discomforts, especially when they need to get some shuteye. Some can't sleep a wink, w
  
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• The guy who crowdfunded $25 million to build Trump's border wall can't use the money for his legal defense, a judge ruled

  07-05-2021 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Brian Kolfage in 2014.
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  A "We Build a Wall" co-founder can't use the money he raised to pay for his legal defense, a judge ruled.
  Prosecutors say Brian Kolfage used money intended for a US-Mexico border wall to enrich himself.
  On Thursday, Kolfage was hit with a separate indictment alleging he underpaid his taxes.
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  "We Build a Wall" co-founder Brian Kolfage cannot use the funds he purportedly raised for a US-Mexico border wall in ord
  
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• The CFO of the world's largest hedge fund is joining crypto firm NYDIG

  07-05-2021 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  The exchange rates and logos of bitcoin, ether, litecoin, and monero are seen on the display of a cryptocurrency ATM of blockchain payment service provider Bity at the House of Satochi bitcoin and blockchain shop in Zurich, Switzerland, March 4, 2021.
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  John Dalby, CFO of Bridgewater Associates, is joining crypto firm NYDIG as CFO.The executive is the latest high-profile executive move within the cryptocurrency space.
  Dalby joins as NYDIG expands its operations, i
  
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• How to record the screen on an Android phone and edit your screen recording

  07-05-2021 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Screen recording on an Android only takes a tap.
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  You can screen record on an Android smartphone with or without sound.
  Before you can screen record, you'll need to enable the option in your Android Quick Settings menu.
  If you're running an older version of Android, you might need to use a third-party app like AZ Screen Recorder - No Root.
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  In the past, if you wanted to make a screen recording on your Android
  
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• How to record your screen on any Samsung phone

  07-05-2021 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Any Samsung phone running Android 11 or newer has easy access to a screen recorder.
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  You can record the screen on your Samsung phone by adding the Screen Record option to your Quick Settings.
  Once you've enabled Screen Record, you can take videos of nearly any app on your Samsung phone.
  If you're not running Android 11 or newer, you might have to use a third-party screen recorder app.
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  The iPhone famousl
  
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