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• A special grand jury is secretly hearing from witnesses in the Manhattan DA's Trump investigation. Here's how it'll decide whether to bring criminal charges.

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  Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. in 2020.
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  The Manhattan DA's office convened a "special grand jury" in its Trump investigation last month.
  Jurors will decide whether to criminally charge Trump, the Trump Organization, or its executives.
  Here's a breakdown of how a special grand jury works, as well as what evidence and witnesses will likely come before jurors as they meet in secret.
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• Apple is finding more ways to keep you glued to the iPhone with iOS 15

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  Apple's iOS 15 update brings new features like digital IDs to Apple Wallet.
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  Apple is turning the iPhone into a replacement for our keys, wallet, and state IDs with iOS 15.
  The move has the potential to make our iPhones feel more essential than ever.
  It's another way to dissuade iPhone owners from switching to Android.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The iPhone's appeal is about much more than just the iPhone. It's about the Apple Watch, AirPods, the Apple Card, Apple Fitness+,
  
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• I listened in on the first-ever Clubhouse wedding along with 26,000 other people. It included heartwarming vows, a registry to gift a $5,000 Caribbean getaway, and snapshots of the happy couple.

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  Natasha Grano and Michael Graziano.
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  Natasha Grano and Michael Graziano are the first-ever couple to get married on the audio-only app.
  The two-hour traditional ceremony included the walk down the aisle and a Corinthians reading.
  Guests were instructed to "Push to Refresh" to update the couple's profile photos as it went on.
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  Natasha Grano and Michael Graziano made history on the Clubhouse app yesterday when they became the fir
  
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• Apple is rolling out Siri to some non-Apple devices - but you might need a HomePod to use the digital assistant

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  Apple said smart home device makers can work with Apple to integrate Siri into their devices.
  However, the devices need to already be compatible with HomeKit, Apple's universal remote-like app.
  It's unclear if customers will be able to use iPhones or will need a HomePod to make Siri requests.
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  Apple said Monday that it would start allowing customers to make requests via Siri through non-Appl
  
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• The 5 best noise-cancelling headphones in 2021

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  Great noise-cancelling headphones don't just block noise - they also sound good and are comfortable.
  Sony's WH-1000XM4 are our top pick thanks to their excellent performance and features.
  For more headphone recommendations, read our roundup of the best headphone deals.
  Headphones with active noise cancellation are a little different from normal headphones that physically block out noise with padding. Instead, they have a microphone that picks up noise around yo
  
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• How to stream content from the Kodi player onto your Roku device

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  On some devices, you can screen mirror the Kodi app to your Roku.
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  You can use Kodi on a Roku by screen mirroring from another device to your Roku.
  There's no official Kodi app for Roku, but you can get the Kodi app on other devices, like Android phones.
  Kodi can play media you have saved on your device - it doesn't contain any content on its own.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  Kodi is an open-source media center that lets you play movies, TV sh
  
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• Trump called Biden a 'mental r-----' while struggling in the polls in early 2020, according to a new book

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  In this Nov. 26, 2020, photo, President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after participating in a video teleconference call with members of the military on Thanksgiving, at the White House in Washington. Trump has delivered a 46-minute diatribe against the election results that produced a win for Democrat Joe Biden, unspooling one misstatement after another to back his baseless claim that he really won.
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  Trump vented about his position in the 2020 polls early
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2021 early deals on robot vacuums, cordless vacuums, and upright vacuums

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  Cordless vacuums from brands like Shark and Hoover always go on sale during Prime Day.
  Connie Chen/InsiderAmazon Prime Day 2021 is happening from June 21 through June 22 and if you're in the market for a vacuum, it's a good idea to hold out until then to buy a new one. Every year, the sales event features significant deals on robot vacuums, upright vacuums, cordless stick vacuum
  
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• Kim Jong Un is waging a culture war, and North Korea is cracking down on foreign movies, slang, and even clothes and hairstyles

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  This undated picture released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on April 14, 2017 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un inspecting a Special Operations Forces event.
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  North Korea has been cracking down on foreign influence and anti-socialist behavior.
  New regulations take aim at not just foreign media, but also slang, attire, and hairstyles.
  Experts told Insider this is an effect of failed diplomatic engagement, as well as the pandemic.
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• The best shoe polishes in 2021

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Otter WaxTable of Contents: Masthead StickyConditioner, shoe cream, and wax polish have different attributes and work hand-in-hand to keep your leather footwear looking its best.Don't skimp on your leather-care routine if you want your shoes and boots to last. Think of these leather-care products as skincare for your shoes. I still vividly remember the time when a TSA agent told me I needed to shine my shoes as h
  
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• Trump bought into conspiracy theory that Democrats would sabotage Biden, replace him with Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama as presidential nominee, book says

  07-06-2021 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump.
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  Trump believed that Biden would be sabotaged and replaced as the 2020 Democratic nominee.Trump firmly believed in a conspiracy theory that Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama would take over.The Wall Street Journal's Michael Bender reports on the episode in his upcoming book.
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  Former President Donald Trump believed a conspiracy theory that leaders in the Democratic Party would sabotage now-President
  
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• The best flatware and silverware in 2021

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  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyGood flatware should be made of high-quality metals to last you for several years. We researched the best materials and spoke with two designers and a metal worker to choose our top picks.The Olivia & Oliver Madison 20-Piece Flatware Set is our best overall pick for its durability and affordability.Flatware isn't something you replace frequently, so when it came time to choose my own, I wanted to pick a set that was timeless, durable, corrosion-free, afforda
  
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• When families can expect the Biden cash benefits to hit their bank accounts this year

  07-06-2021 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
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  The IRS has started sending letters to 36 million families eligible to receive child tax credits.
  Payments will begin on July 15 and continue on the 15th of each month, unless it's a weekend or holiday.
  Democrats have been pushing for the credit to be extended beyond the end of the pandemic.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has started notifying 36 million American families that they could be eligible to r
  
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• The 6 best hand sanitizers in 2021, based on our extensive testing of more than 44 brands

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  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend using hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol.
  We tested 44 hand sanitizers that meet the CDC guidelines and the US Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) safety standards.
  This article was medically reviewed by Aimee Desrosiers, PA-C, MS, MPH, a practicing infectious diseases physician assistant in Washington, DC.
  If you can't wash your hands properly with soap and water, you need an effective ha
  
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• Walmart, Target, and other stores often run competing sales during Amazon Prime Day - here are the ones we know about so far

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  Amazon Prime Day has become another Black Friday.As a result of Prime Day's success, many retailers, including Best Buy and Walmart, offer their own competing sales.Expect Amazon Prime Day, and its competing promotions, to hit in June or July 2021.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon Prime Day will be celebrating its seventh year in 2021. What started as a one-day shopping event in July 2015 has now
  
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• The best travel pillows of 2021 that are comfy, lightweight, and easy to pack

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  Falling asleep while traveling can be very difficult, but having a good travel pillow can help.
  The best travel pillow for you will depend on personal sleep and seat preferences.
  All of our choices for the best travel pillows are easy to pack, lightweight, and comfortable.
  See Insider Reviews for more travel coverage.
  Getting a good night's sleep or even a restful nap when flying can be elusive to even the most seasoned traveler. The excitement of a journey com
  
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• Who's running for New York City mayor in the Democratic primary

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  From left: New York City mayoral candidates Shaun Donovan, Andrew Yang, Ray McGuire, Kathryn Garcia, Eric Adams, and Maya Wiley.
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  New York City will have a new mayor as Bill de Blasio hits his term limit.
  The winner of the June 22 Democratic primary will be the favorite to win the race in November.
  Ranked choice voting
  
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• Inflationary pressures will re-emerge as Fed continues with 'policy of patience,' Deutsche Bank says

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  Deutsche Bank headquarters in Frankfurt.
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  Inflation will make a comeback if the Fed sticks to its current policy stance, Deutsche Bank said.
  "We expect inflationary pressures to re-emerge as the Fed continues with its policy of patience," its economists said.
  Fed officials have maintained that the central bank will not raise interest rates any time soon.
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  Inflation will make a comeback if the Federal
  
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• US stocks move lower as investors see hotter inflation and higher rates on the horizon

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  The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average turned lower during Monday's session.Investors are anticipating the consumer price inflation reading for May to accelerate from an already multi-year high.A rally in shares of so-called meme stock AMC resumed.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  US stocks mostly moved lower Monday as investors prepared to see a potential kick higher in consumer
  
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• Data shows the number of active bitcoin addresses has dropped 47% from its April 15 peak

  07-06-2021 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
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  The number of active bitcoin addresses fell roughly 47% from its April 15 peak to a low of 716,000 on Sunday, according to data from Glassnode.The last time bitcoin addresses sank so dramatically was during the 2017 bear market.
  The fall came despite bullish news from El Salvador and the Bitcoin 2021 Miami conference.
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  The number of active bitcoin addresses dropped 47% from its April 15 peak
  
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• Refugee resettlements tripled in May for the highest total in 2021 as Biden rebuilds admissions program

  07-06-2021 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In this Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas looks on as President Joe Biden signs an executive order on immigration, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Biden, under political pressure, agreed to admit four times as many refugees this budget year as his predecessor did, but resettlement agencies concede the number actually allowed into the U.S. will be closer to the record-low cap of 15,000 set by former President Donald Trump.
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• The cryptocurrency market doesn't need new rules and can be governed under existing regulation, former SEC chief says

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  The cryptocurrency market can be guided by the US's existing financial regulatory framework, former SEC chair Jay Clayton said.In an op-ed that he co-wrote with Brent McIntosh, Clayton lays out how financial regulators should deal with the digitization of assets.They note there's a risk of both overregulation and underregulation.
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• US authorities have recovered a 'majority' of the ransom Colonial Pipeline paid to reopen its critical fuel route

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  Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa Monaco announces the recovery of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency from the Colonial Pipeline Co. ransomware attacks.
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  Federal officials say they've recovered majority of the $4.4 million ransom Colonial Pipeline paid.
  The cyberattack in May led to massive supply disruptions across the southeastern US.
  Recovery of ransom payments is extremely rare.
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  US law enforcement has recovered "a m
  
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• 24 of the best summer travel reads, from Anthony Bourdain's posthumous guide to a coffee table book of the Amalfi Coast

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  To satisfy wanderlust, we rounded up 24 of the best travel books.
  Books on the list include coffee table books, fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, and coloring books.
  Want more books? Check out our lists of the best summer beach reads and romance novels.
  Whether you're planning a trip or fulfill your wanderlust from the comforts of your living room, look no further. We rounded up the b
  
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• AMC CEO Adam Aron says companies should listen to individual shareholders - but one analyst says being accountable to millions of people is 'like answering to no one'

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  AMC CEO Adam Aron said on Twitter that companies should listen to shareholders.But one market expert said answering to millions of individuals is like "answering to no one."
  "It's not like any of them are going to really have leverage over him as the CEO," the expert said.
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  AMC Entertainment's Chief Executive Officer Adam Aron said his strategy of reaching out to the millions of individual
  
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• Biogen soars 64% after FDA approves first new Alzheimer's drug in 18 years

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  The Biogen headquarters in Cambridge, Mass.
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  Biogen soared as much as 64% on Monday after the US FDA approved the company's Alzheimer's treatment.
  The approval marks the first new Alzheimer's disease treatment in nearly two decades.
  An FDA advisory committee in November last year had concluded the drug did not effectively treat the disease.
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  Shares of Biogen soared as much as 64% to their highest since
  
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• Trump and disgraced former Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly are going on a speaking tour together

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  Donald Trump and Bill O'Reilly at a baseball game in 2012
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  Former President Donald Trump will go on a speaking tour with ex-Fox News host Bill O'Reilly.
  Trump and O'Reilly have a longstanding friendship going back to before each lost their jobs.
  Dubbed "The History Tour," Trump and O'Reilly will hit the road in December.
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  Two prominent conservative personalities will launch a speaking tour together after losing their jobs.Forme
  
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• Paramount Plus now starts at just $5 a month, but you'll need the more expensive plan to get live CBS

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Paramount Plus
  CBS All Access became Paramount Plus on March 4.
  The rebranded streaming service features original shows and movies from popular franchises.
  Paramount Plus starts at $5/month, and new members can get a seven-day free trial.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyEssential Monthly Plan (ad-supported) (small)Premium Monthly Plan (ad-free) (small)Paramount Plus is one of the most affordable streaming servi
  
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• Apple just unveiled its iOS 15 software update. Here are the biggest changes coming to your iPhone.

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  Apple's adding SharePlay to FaceTime that will let you listen to music with people while you're FaceTiming them.
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  Apple unveiled its iOS 15 software update during its developer conference on Monday.
  iOS 15 will feature redesigns and upgrades in FaceTime, Messages, Notifications, and more.
  It will likely be available for download this fall.
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  Apple unveiled its iOS 15 software update on Monday with upgrades to FaceTime, Maps, Weather, Messag
  
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• Stormy Daniels says she would 'love' to testify against Trump and is ready to tell Manhattan prosecutors 'everything I know'

  07-06-2021 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Stormy Daniels told CNN she would "love" to testify against Trump in a NY state investigation.
  She added that she would tell prosecutors "everything I know" about Trump's $130,000 hush-money payment to her.
  Daniels said she's been in touch with investigators about "other issues" but not this investigation specifically.
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  The adult film actress Stormy Daniels told CNN on Monday that she would
  
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• Why California has a giant 1950s town replica

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  Glenner Town Square looks like a 1950s town, but it's actually a treatment center in Chula Vista, California, for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
  The center uses reminiscence therapy to help spark memories and provide a comforting environment for aging patients.The FDA just approved an Alzheimer's treatment on Monday, ushering in the first new drug for the disease in nearly two decades.
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  Following is a transcript of the video.Narr
  
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• Biden estimates taxpayers are on the hook for $53 billion worth of student-loan losses from pandemic relief efforts

  07-06-2021 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
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  Biden's budget proposal estimated $53 billion in losses from the federal student-loan portfolio.
  It's an increase from last year's budget estimate of $15 billion in losses.
  These losses reflect pandemic relief efforts such as the payment pause and lower repayment levels.
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  To provide pandemic relief to the 43 million borrowers in the country with federal student loans, President Joe Biden exten
  
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• The Fed should pull back 'excessive emergency conditions' that have become a market risk, BlackRock's Rick Rieder says

  07-06-2021 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Rick Rieder says the Fed should begin tapering asset purchases and pulling back "excessive emergency conditions."
  BlackRock's Global Fixed Income CIO believes the market can handle tapering without an issue.
  "I think it's a bigger risk that they don't start tapering," Rieder told CNBC in a Monday interview.
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  BlackRock's Rick Rieder said he is confident that the market is ready for the Fed to taper i
  
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• 23 must-read books by LGBTQIA+ authors, from stunning memoirs to heartwarming romance novels

  07-06-2021 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  LGBTQIA+ authors bring a necessary perspective to queer literature.
  We rounded up the best books by queer authors, including YA, memoirs, romance novels, and more.
  Want more books? Check out our list of the best LGBTQ-friendly books for kids.
  LGBTQIA+ authors bring an authentic and unparalleled perspective to queer literature with the ability to inspire, influence, and encourage read
  
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• 4 reasons it will take a long time for US home supply to meet the extraordinary demand, according to BofA

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  The housing market is on its way to normalization, but it'll take a while, Bank of America said.
  Demand is holding strong, but price pressures are intensifying and building costs are up.
  Here are four signals that it will take a while to balance out the market, according to BofA.
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  The housing market will normalize, but Bank of America advises against holding your breath about it happening soon.The market has been running red hot for
  
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• AMC jumps 24% to extend last week's massive rally for the meme stock

  07-06-2021 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
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  AMC shares jumped as much as 24% Monday to reverse Thursday and Friday's losses.
  The stock closed out last week 83% higher overall, thanks to a retail investor-driven rally.The company could be set for a short squeeze, according to S3 Partners.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Shares of AMC Entertainment popped as much as 24% Monday, reversing two-days of losses after the stock hit record highs last week amid renewed hype from retail
  
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• Why Republicans don't want major corporations like Amazon to pay even a minimum tax rate of 15%

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  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
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  The Biden administration is suggesting an international minimum tax rate on corporations.
  Republicans are unlikely to support it given their reluctance to cede domestic tax authority overseas.
  Mitch McConnell already criticized a minimum tax last week.
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  The Biden administration moved one significant step closer to achieving one of its key tax goals when the G7
  
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• Jeff Bezos is heading to space, and he's doing it before his main rival, Elon Musk. It's the latest development in a 15-year feud between 2 of the world's most powerful CEOs.

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  Elon Musk, left, and Jeff Bezos.
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  Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, the two richest people in the world, have been rivals for 15 years.Musk has called Bezos a copycat and made digs about his rocket company, Blue Origin.
  Now, Bezos is heading to space himself aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft.
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  Over the last 15 years, two of the world's most high-profile CEOs, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, have been engaged in a simmer
  
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• Starbucks memo lists 25 items that could disappear from some stores as the chain struggles to fix supply chain issues

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  Starbucks memo says it will stop ordering 25 menu items and ingredients due to supply issues.
  Starbucks says it is experiencing temporary shortages and is apologizing to customers.
  Supply chain disruptions have led to shortages and long waits across retail.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Many Starbucks stores are facing shortages of vital products, and the issues could be getting worse. Starbucks is putting orders for at least 25 items on "temporary hold" as
  
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• The best online sales and deals happening now, including Supergoop, Society6, and Sonos

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  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 discounts at Supergoop, Society6, and Babbel.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 roundup of the best deals from Amazon. Make sure to read up on everything you nee
  
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• US truck and military vehicle manufacturer Navistar just disclosed it was targeted by a cyberattack

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  Flags fly in front of Navistar's corporate headquarters on April 17, 2018 in Lisle, Illinois.
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  US truck and military vehicle manufacturer Navistar says it was targeted by a cyberattack.
  The company announced the cyberattack in a SEC filing published on Monday.
  The company said officials are investigating the "scope and impact of the cybersecurity incident."
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  US truck and military vehicle manufacturer Navistar International Corp
  
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• 12 pieces of furniture and decor that are perfect for a small balcony or porch

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  Having a balcony is amazing, but it's also not unheard of for it to be small and cramped.Here are 12 furniture and decor ideas designed to help maximize your balcony or small outdoor space.
  Having your own private balcony is a huge plus. You begin to dream of all the coffee and little croissants (in your robe, of course) or the intimate dinners you can enjoy, but having a small outdoor space means being s
  
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• Levi's CEO says Amazon's '$20 an hour' wages are forcing the jeans maker to rethink worker pay amid the tight labor market

  07-06-2021 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chip Bergh, President and CEO of Levi Strauss.
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  Levi's CEO Chip Bergh said Amazon is adding to his challenges in the labor market in 2021.
  Bergh told the AP that he's "considering right now what we have to do with our wage rates."
  Amazon hired more than 500,000 people in 2020, and the majority of workers earn over $16 per hour.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Levi Strauss and Co. has been selling jeans for 168 years, but 2021 is proving particularly difficult for the
  
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• Apple's secret keynote formula, explained

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  Before every new iPhone and Apple product comes a keynote presentation.
  Apple's keynotes have been an essential part of its brand for over 20 years.Apple's presenters use techniques that may not be immediately obvious, but they are effective, and they create enormous anticipation prior to Apple's multiple product launches.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Following is a transcript of the video.Narrator: Before we get a new iPhone, we get an Apple keynote.Tim Cook: We've got some real
  
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• $39 billion of stimulus unemployment benefits were likely wasted by inefficient state governments, watchdog finds

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  Carlos Ponce joins a protest inin Miami Springs, Florida, asking senators to continue unemployment benefits past July 31, 2020.
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  The Office of the Inspector General estimated $39 billion in unemployment benefits from the CARES Act were wasted.
  The watchdog cited insufficient staffing and antiquated technologies that failed to detect improper payments.
  GOP-led stated are ending Biden's $300 weekly benefits early to get people back to work.
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• A Jersey Mike's shop opening in California is offering a hiring bonus of up to $10,000, as fast food chains struggle to bring back workers

  07-06-2021 19:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Santa Cruz Jersey Mike's is offering a hiring bonus of $10,000 for its assistant manager role.
  The owner said the sandwich shop is working to adapt and find new ways to draw in workers.
  It is one of many companies that has implemented new incentives to combat the labor shortage.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  As fast food chains struggle to find workers, one sandwich shop is offering new hires up to $10,000.A Jersey Mike's in Santa Cruz, California told Fox Busin
  
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• Wall Street brokers are reportedly limiting short bets against meme stocks by hedge funds

  07-06-2021 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Major Wall Street brokers are tightening rules over who can bet against meme stocks that are popular with retail traders, according to Bloomberg.
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• Netflix's top 10 original TV show hits of all time, including 'Shadow and Bone'

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  Jessie Mei Li as Alina in Netflix's "Shadow and Bone."
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  Netflix said "Shadow and Bone" was watched by 55 million households in its first 28 days.
  "Bridgerton" is still the biggest Netflix original series ever though, with more than 80 million.Insider ranked Netflix's biggest originals based on how many member households watched each in the first 28 days.
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• Master Your Money Bootcamp: Calculate how much you need to save to achieve your goals

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  Business InsiderProstock-Studio/Getty Images; Alyssa Powell, InsiderWelcome to the fourth week of the Master Your Money Bootcamp on deciding what you want. This week, we're crunching the numbers!Exercise 4: Figure out your price tag and your timelineSaving money for a big purchase or event can seem overwhelming if you start with nothing or very little in the bank.By breaking down the big goal into a series of smaller ones - such as per paycheck or per month - you can illuminate a path that feels
  
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• A 'bulldog' who 'cuts through the bulls---': Here's how insiders describe early Robinhood investor Jason Calacanis

  07-06-2021 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  This Week in Startups YouTube channelJason Calacanis has had several incarnations during his more than two decades in tech, making waves as a publisher, a blogger and an entrepreneur. Today, he's living his latest, and seemingly most successful, life as a startup investor. He was among the first VC investors in Uber, Calm and Robinhood, among others, and he runs the boot-camp-like Launch "accelerator" to help startups founders make it to the big leagues.And, almost every day, he
  
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