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• The US Navy set off explosives next to its new aircraft carrier to see if the ship can handle the shock

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  The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed the first scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean on June 18, 2021.
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  USS Gerald R. Ford completed the first explosive event of full-ship shock trials Friday.
  The Navy detonated explosives near the carrier to see how it holds up against shock and vibrations.
  The standard testing is designed to simulate real battle co
  
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• Apple AirPods are seeing early discounts ahead of Prime Day - here are the best ones we've found so far

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  Apple's AirPods with the wired charging case are getting a big discount for Amazon Prime Day.
  Hollis Johnson/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to shop for electronics, especially Apple's AirPods. Last year, we saw significant discounts on all models and the average prices on these wireless in-ear headphones have continued to drop throughout 20
  
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• Best Buy is competing with Amazon Prime Day with its Flash Sale, offering limited-time savings on TVs, appliances, and more - here are the best deals today

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  Best Buy is competing with Amazon Prime day with its Flash Sale, offering limited-time savings on TVs, appliances, and more.
  Best Buy; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyBest Buy has entered the melee of retailers hawking competing deals on products for Amazon Prime Day 2021 with one major perk: Best Buy's sale, the aptly titled Bigger Deal Savings Event, which already started on
  
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• Boat sales are up, and owners say they're getting harder to rent and repair

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  Yacht sales are up.
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  Boat prices are up 10% this year as demand increases.
  Demand shot up during the pandemic as boats were viewed as a safe way to spend time outside.
  The same shipping industry woes are to blame for shortages on other goods like lumber and furniture.
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  Boats are becoming more expensive and harder to find across the US, from small vessels to large yachts. Boat prices are up, and cus
  
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• Department of Veterans Affairs 'moving ahead' to provide gender-affirming surgery to transgender veterans: report

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  Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough speaks during a press briefing at the White House, March 4, 2021.
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  The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to pay for gender-affirming surgery as part of veterans' healthcare, CNN reported.
  VA health insurance currently pays for hormone therapy and mental health services, but not surgery.
  There are about 134,000 transgender veterans, according to an estimate from the National Center for Transgender Equality.
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• Trump backs challenger to GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski who voted to convict him in second impeachment trial

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  GOP Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka.
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  Former President Trump has backed Kelly Tshibaka over Lisa Murkowski in the 2022 Alaska Senate race.
  Trump continues to smart over Murkowski voting to convict him in his second impeachment trial.
  Tshibaka, the former state commissioner of administration, has several Trump alums in her campaign.
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  Former President Donald Trump on Friday backed a Republican challenger to GOP Sen
  
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• Walmart's Deals for Days starts June 20, but early deals are already available on Apple, Nintendo, and more

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  In response to Amazon Prime Day 2021, Walmart holds a competing Deals for Days event from June 20 to 23.The sale kicks off a day before and ends a day after the duration of Amazon Prime Day.Want more great deals from Insider Reviews? Sign up for our newsletter here.
  Walmart 's Deals for Days shopping event is one of the best times to save on tech, home goods, tools, outdoor
  
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• The Apple Watch is on sale ahead of Prime Day - here are the best early deals we've found so far

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Apple; Alyssa Powell/InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyThe Apple Watch is our favorite smartwatch. It's easy to use, comes with a variety of health tracking features, and has a polished design with plenty of customization options. But it's not cheap, making Amazon Prime Day 2021 - which takes place on June 21 and 22 - a great time to shop.Prime Day hasn't begun just yet, but so far we're only seeing early
  
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• The best early Apple deals live now for Amazon Prime Day include discounted AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads

  19-06-2021 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Apple's AirPods Pro are already on sale ahead of Prime Day 2021.
  AppleTable of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon Prime Day 2021 isn't here yet, but the deals have already started. The Amazon shopping event takes place on June 21 and 22, and we're expecting to see tons of deals on tech gadgets over the coming days.The best Prime Day deals on Apple products so far include discounts on the AirPods, AirPods Pro, iPad,
  
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• Over 50 House Republicans call on Biden to replace Harris in leading immigration efforts at US-Mexico border

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  Vice President Kamala Harris listens as President Joe Biden speaks about distribution of COVID-19 vaccines at the White House on May 17, 2021.
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  Over 50 Republicans have called on Biden to replace Vice President Harris in immigration efforts at the border.
  "Harris has not yet shown adequate interest in observing this crisis first-hand," the group said.
  The administration has emphasized that Harris is not a "czar" in charge of managing the border.
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• The 7 best fitness trackers we tested in 2021

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  Fitness trackers do more than log workout data - they provide wearers in-depth analysis of their overall health.
  Today's trackers offer everything from sleep and recovery tracking to advanced training feedback.
  Our top pick, the Suunto 7, is a full-featured smartwatch slash fitness tracker that tracks more than 70 activities.
  Fitness trackers have come a long way since Fitbit introduced it's first clip-on wearable in 2008. Though essentially a glorified pedomet
  
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• Amazon Prime Day kicks off on Monday. Here's what to expect plus early deals available now, including $50 off 2 Echo Dots

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  Planning for and shopping during Amazon Prime Day can be a little overwhelming. We're here to help.
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  Amazon Prime Day 2021 is a few days away, on June 21-22.
  Prime members can get some of the lowest prices of the year on Amazon devices and services.
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• A man who boosted his Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine with a shot from Moderna said his side effects were a 'little more severe' the third time round

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  From left: Study volunteer and virologist Joseph Hyser, Chanei Henry, senior research coordinator of molecular virology and microbiology, and Dr. Robert Atmar, the principal investigator on the study.
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  Scientists in the US are starting a booster shot trial, giving fully vaccinated people another jab.
  Participants are given a booster shot of the Moderna vaccine - whether they previously got 2 shots of an mRNA vaccine (from Pfizer or Moderna) or 1 adenovirus (J&J) sh
  
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• Walmart, Target, and Best Buy plan to offer rival sales during Amazon Prime Day - here's each one we know so far

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  Amazon Prime Day, landing June 21 and 22, 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.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon Prime Day celebrates its seventh year in 2021. What started as a one-day shopping event in July 2015 is now a multi-day affair that sees a wide range of stores hosting competin
  
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• The best early Prime Day phone deals include discounts on phones from Apple, Google, and Samsung

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  Amazon Prime Day 2021 is almost here, and we're already seeing discounts on phones from Google, OnePlus, and more.
  Amazon; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderAmazon Prime Day is a great time to buy a new phone, especially if you're an Android fan. This year's annual shopping event takes place on June 21 and 22, but we're already seeing some early deals on phones from Google, OnePlus, and even Apple. Other retailers t
  
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• The best early mattress deals for Amazon Prime Day 2021 - save on Casper, Tuft & Needle, and Lucid

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.James Brains/InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyIf you've been on the fence about trying out a bed-in-a-box, Amazon Prime Day 2021 offers lucrative discounts to help you take the plunge. This year's Prime Day event runs from June 21 to June 22 and it's a perfect time to buy a mattress.Not only do the deals on Amazon offer great savings for Prime members, but you can expect other retailers - including direct
  
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• Pence privately said he was 'proud' of economic advisor Gary Cohn for blasting Trump over response to Charlottesville rally, book says

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  Vice President Mike Pence and National Economic Council director Gary Cohn at the White House in 2017.
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  Gary Cohn was "alarmed" by Trump's response to the Charlottesville rally, according to a new book.
  Mike Pence reportedly praised Cohn after the economic advisor "unloaded" on Trump over the rally.
  WSJ reporter Michael C. Bender chronicled Trump's first term and what led to his 2020 loss.
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• Biden family announces the death of beloved German Shepherd, Champ

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  President Joe Biden pets the Biden family dog Champ in the Oval Office of the White House Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, prior to a bipartisan meeting with House and Senate members to discuss supply chains.
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  Champ, President Joe Biden's 13-year-old German Shepherd, has died.
  "He was our constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family," the Bidens said on Twitter.
  The Bidens also have a 3-year-old rescue dog na
  
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• 8 GOP reps who voted against making Juneteenth a national holiday appeared to close their offices anyway: report

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  GOP lawmakers who opposed the creation of a federal holiday for Juneteenth closed their offices Friday anyway, BuzzFeed News reported.
  In total, 14 members of Congress opposed the new holiday, and eight of them appeared to close their office.
  The bill unanimously passed the Senate and was signed by President Biden on Thursday.
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  Eight GOP members of Congress who voted against the bill that established Juneteenth as a federal holida
  
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• The best laptop deals during Amazon Prime Day 2021, plus early discounts you can already shop

  19-06-2021 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Amazon Prime Day 2021 is expected to bring some major discounts on laptops from Apple, Microsoft, and many others.
  Amazon; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon Prime Day 2021 is fast approaching, and we're already seeing significant deals on laptops. The annual shopping holiday will take place on June 21 and 22, making it a great opportunity to snag a new laptop, whether it's fo
  
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• California just avoided blackouts, but experts say the risk remains for the rest of the season

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  The Western US has seen extreme temperatures so far this year
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  California just avoided potential blackouts after days of extreme heat.
  Experts say the high temperatures and drought conditions increase the risk of blackouts.
  Elevated temperatures are predicted throughout the summer.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  California avoided blackouts from the latest drought, but the threat is far from over for this summer, experts warned on Satu
  
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• A replica of Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' has been sold to a European collector for $3.4 million - 10 times its expected selling price

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  Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous "Mona Lisa" painting in the Louvre museum.
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  A copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" on Friday sold for $3.4 million.
  A European collector bought the replica via Christie's Auction House in Paris.The painting's longtime owner said it was the true "Mona Lisa."
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  A replica of Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous "Mona Lisa" painting on Friday sold to a European collector for about $3.4 million at Christie's A
  
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• The best Kindle deals we expect on Amazon Prime Day 2021, plus early deals you can shop right now

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  These are the best Kindle deals during Prime Day 2021.
  Hollis Johnson/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon Prime Day 2021 is almost here, and the annual shopping holiday is usually synonymous with deals on Amazon products. Amazon's line of Kindle e-readers is no exception, and we're already starting to see some early discounts.Last year, we saw plenty of deals on various Kindle models and bun
  
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• Chick-fil-A has been accused of wasting food daily after a TikTok video showed an employee throwing a tray of chicken nuggets in the trash

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  A Chick-fil-A said that when food falls outside a certain hold time it's no longer able to safely serve it.
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  A Chick-fil-A employee has used a TikTok video to accuse the chain of wasting food daily.
  A worker is shown to be tossing what appears to be a full tray of chicken nuggets into the trash.The chain told Insider that food which falls outside a certain hold time is no longer safe to serve.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A Chick-fil-A employee has posted a
  
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• Take a look at some of the lakes in California that have been swallowed up by the 'megadrought'

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  California has been hit by a "megadrought" that has dried up key reservoirs in the state.
  Entire lakes have shrunk exponentially, leaving yachts and docks beached on dry land.
  Nearly 95% of the state is experiencing "severe drought" and is susceptible to wild fires.
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  California is facing its worst drought in over four years.Over 37 million people have already been impacted by the "megadrought" and nearly 95% of the state has been class
  
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• Echo Buds Prime Day deal: Amazon's new noise-canceling earbuds are $40 off as an early Amazon Prime Day 2021 deal

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  Amazon's new Echo Buds are available at a $40 discount for Amazon Prime Day 2021.
  AmazonTable of Contents: Masthead StickyEcho Buds (2nd Gen) with wired charging case (medium, Preferred: Amazon)Echo Buds (2nd Gen) with wireless charging case (medium, Preferred: Amazon)Amazon's second-generation Echo Buds come with noise cancellation, a much-improved design compared to their predecessors, and great sound quality.
  
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• Trump administration lawyers connected to his most controversial policies are struggling to find new jobs, report says

  19-06-2021 16:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone, bottom left in a red tie, and Trump's personal lawyer Jay Sekulow listen as President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in February 2020.
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  Some of the Trump administration's top lawyers are struggling to find jobs, Bloomberg reported.
  More than 80% of the lawyers got some kind of work in recent months, even if it's just part-time.
  However, some of the top lawyers are finding that the process of landing a job much more diffi
  
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• New Jersey governor signed an executive order that bars landlords from asking tenants about their criminal history

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  New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
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  New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy passed legislation that bars landlords from asking prospective tenants about their criminal history.
  The new law is an attempt to make housing more equitable for people of color.
  Landlords can only inquire about criminal history if an applicant has met certain parameters, like registration as a sex offender.
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  New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signed
  
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• The best early deals from Walmart's Deals for Days include $40 off AirPods, a $199 Roomba, and more

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  Set before and during Amazon Prime Day 2021, Walmart's Deals for Days sale runs June 20 - 23.The sale starts a day before and ends a day after Amazon Prime Day, and deals are already live.Want more great deals from Insider Reviews? Sign up for our newsletter here.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyThough most of the Amazon Prime Day action goes down over at, well, Amazon, s
  
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• GOP congressman lashes out at Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday: 'Are we going to do one for the Native American Indians?'

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  Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina.
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  Rep. Ralph Norman criticized the creation of a federal holiday for Juneteenth.
  "How many holidays do we want?" he asked. "Are we going to do one for the Native American Indians?"
  Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers delivered news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas.
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  On Wednesday, the House voted 415-14 to make Juneteenth, or June 19, the nation's
  
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• California launches digital vaccine verification system but says it will not be mandatory

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  A man holds his vaccination reminder card after having received his first shot at a pop-up vaccination site next to Maximo Gomez Park, also known as Domino Park, Monday, May 3, 2021, in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami
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  California launched a digital vaccine verification system.
  The state just reopened, so businesses can use the system to enforce rules to protect against COVID-19.
  New York state has a similar program, called the Excelsior Pass.
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• Target's 'Deal Days' sale kicks off June 20 - here's what to expect and the best early deals, including the AirPods Pro and a Dyson vacuum

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  Target's 'Deal Days' event kicks off tomorrow, June 20, and ends on June 22.You can expect tons of great deals which often match those offered on Amazon Prime Day 2021.
  Below we'll answer questions about the event and highlight some early deals you can shop now.
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  Shopping carts sit inside a Target store on May 23, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois.
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• See the pitch decks that buzzy real estate and construction tech startups used to raise millions from top VCs

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  Cove.tool cofounders (from left) Daniel Chopson, Sandeep Ahuja, and Patrick Chopson built a platform that drastically cuts down the amount of time it takes to analyze a building's energy efficiency. They raised $5.7 million.
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  Proptech firms were already hot, but the pandemic lured more VCs to invest in them than ever before.
  Real estate and construction tech tools became essential to many businesses once they went remote.
  These pitch decks reveal how 16 different startups pitched their
  
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• Chipotle gave huge payouts to its CEO and shareholders, then blamed workers for price increases - here's what's really going on

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  Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein.
  In the latest episode, they spoke about Chipotle's announcement to increase menu prices by about 4% to cover increased employee wages.
  Constant points out, however, the price increase could be to cover the $24 million raise recently given to CEO Brian Niccol.
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  Last week, the "New York Times"
  
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• See 7 pitch decks that fintechs looking to disrupt wealth management, banking, and credit scores used to raise millions

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  Check out these pitch decks for examples of fintech founders sold their vision.
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  Insider has been tracking the next wave of hot new startups that are blending finance and tech.Check out these pitch decks to see how fintech founders sold their vision.
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  Fintech VCfunding hit a fresh quarterly record of $22.8 billion in the first three months of 2021, according to CB Insights data. While mega-rounds helped propel overall fundin
  
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• Why non-negotiable downtime is the most beneficial habit for your professional growth

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  Keeping your body in shape can help you keep your business in shape.
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  If you want to grow your business, creating space and stillness in your life must be non-negotiable.
  Developing healthy habits will help you turn downtime into a valuable asset to your career.
  Create a rest routine, take time to reflect, and follow a fitness schedule to keep your body going.
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  You want to change the world, so you work long, tireless hours,
  
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• Federal judge strikes down CDC's 'authoritarian' COVID-19 cruise ship rules, comparing it to a nationwide ban on sex because STDs exist

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  Florida's governor Ron DeSantis has called the federal judge's ruling a "major victory."
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  A federal judge has ruled that the CDC's cruise ship sailing orders can no longer be enforced.
  In the ruling, he compared the "authoritarian" rules to implementing a nationwide ban on sex because of a fear of STDs.
  The CDC's conditional sailing orders will become "non-binding" guidelines from July 18.
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  A federal judge has ruled that the Centers for Di
  
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• The best early Amazon Prime Day deals happening now include $50 off Apple AirPods Pro, $90 off Cricut Maker, and $30 off Roku Ultra

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  Amazon Prime Day 2021, the huge savings event with deals rivaling Black Friday and Cyber Monday, kicks off next week but several offers are already available.
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  Amazon Prime Day 2021 is an annual deals event akin to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
  Prime Day officially starts on June 21 and ends June 22, but there are several early deals and bundles available right now.
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• The father of El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach received an anonymous donation of a cryptocurrency fortune - now the local economy runs on it

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  Michael Peterson became the so-called Father of Bitcoin Beach, Bloomberg Businessweek reported.
  Thanks to an anonymous donation, Peterson helped El Zonte widely adopt the currency.Lawmakers in El Salvador have since voted to adopt the cryptocurrency as legal tender.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  47-year-old Michael Peterson fell in love with El Zonte, a Pacific-coast beach in El Salvador, 17 years ago when he visited for a surfing trip. Th
  
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• Hard-line judiciary head wins Iran presidency in a vote with low turnout, calls for a boycott

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  In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani, left, speaks with the media after his meeting with President-elect Ebrahim Raisi, right, Saturday, June 19, 2021.
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  Initial results showed hard-line judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi won 17.8 million votes in the contest.
  Raisi dominated only after a panel under watch by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei disqualified strong competition
  
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• 60% of millennials earning over $100,000 say they're living paycheck to paycheck

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  High-earning millennials are stretching their paychecks.
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  60% of millennials earning over $100,000 say they're living paycheck to paycheck in a new survey.
  Some of these millennials - known as HENRYs - prefer a comfortable, expensive lifestyle.
  But $100,000 also doesn't go that far in today's economy.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  High-earning millennials are feeling broke.Sixty percent of millennials raking in over $100,000 a year say they're living p
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2021 speaker deals happening now, plus expert tips on what to consider when buying a speaker

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.AmazonTable of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon Prime Day 2021 is fast approaching on June 21 and 22, and we're anticipating plenty of deals on speakers.Last year's Prime Day sale featured tons of discounts on smart speakers, soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, and home theater systems from brands like Samsung, Sonos, and Bose. Prime Day is also one of the best times to snag an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot for a low price,
  
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• Retail investors are on pace to sink a record $1 trillion into stocks this year - and the flows have actually accelerated over the past month, JPMorgan says

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  Retail investors have poured nearly $500 billion into equity funds this year, JPMorgan said.At the current pace, they could be on track to sink a record $1 trillion into stocks in 2021.The bank also noted that retail trading has again accelerated since mid-May after cooling off following the GameStop trading saga in January.
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  Retail investors could be on pace to pour a record $1 trillion into st
  
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• I spent 3 weeks talking to realtors across the country about how to navigate the chaotic real estate market. Here are my 4 biggest takeaways about homebuying.

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  Real estate sales have been booming during the pandemic as many Americans migrated out of big cities or upgraded to larger homes.
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  I spent weeks talking with realtors from across the country about the chaotic market.
  They shared their best tips on what to know in advance and how to win a bidding war.
  I found four major takeaways, including that buying too quickly could lead to regret.
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  Last year, during the initial weeks of
  
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• The 30 most popular deals our readers bought last year on Amazon Prime Day - and what to expect this year

  19-06-2021 14:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Amazon; Gilbert Espinoza/Business Insider
  Amazon Prime Day is one of the most anticipated sale events of the year.
  During the annual sale, shoppers can expect massive discounts on tech, cookware, and home goods.
  With Prime Day 2021 on June 21 and 22, we rounded up the 30 most-purchased products from last year so you know what to expect.
  Amazon Prime Day 2021 is just around the corner, taking place on June 21 and
  
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• Flight attendants describe 'unprecedented' violence as travel returns and passenger aggression soars

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  Flight attendants talk in a nearly empty cabin on a Delta Airlines flight operated by SkyWest Airlines.
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  7 flight attendants told Insider the rise in passenger violence has worsened their mental health.
  Flight attendants said the aggression stems from a divisive political climate.Some flight attendants want airlines to offer free, on-demand mental health services.
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  When Nas Lewis, a Chicago-based flight attendant, went to cut off a
  
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• Meet 2 Americans who just lost unemployment benefits as thousands of workers are cut off from $300 per week

  19-06-2021 14:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Carlos Ponce joins a protest inin Miami Springs, Florida, asking senators to continue unemployment benefits past July 31, 2020.
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  As of June 19th, a dozen states have prematurely ended their federal unemployment benefits.
  Those $300 weekly benefits weren't set to expire until September, but 25 GOP-led states have opted out.
  Workers in Missouri and Alabama, two states where benefits ended, tell Insider they need assistance.
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• Man sues 7 airlines including JetBlue, Southwest, and Delta, which he accuses of discriminating against travelers who can't wear masks because of medical conditions

  19-06-2021 14:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 in Denver.
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  JetBlue, Southwest, Delta, and four other airlines were sued over their mask requirements.
  Lucas Wall, of Washington DC, said his anxiety condition means he can't wear a mask.
  He said he's been living in his mother's retirement community in Florida and is stranded there.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A frequent flier on Monday filed a lawsuit against seven airlines - Southwest, Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, Fron
  
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• Dramatic CCTV footage shows the moment a stolen car crashes into a high-speed train

  19-06-2021 14:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CCTV footage captured the moment a car collided into a train in Doncaster, England, on June 13, 2021.
  Screenshot from Gi Doncaster News via Twitter
  CCTV footage captured the moment a car crashed into a high-speed train in Doncaster, England.Remarkably, the car was only clipped by the train and nobody sustained any serious injuries.An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is still ongoing, police have said.
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  CCTV footage captured the drama
  
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• The US job market is about to turn into a giant science experiment - with millions of Americans as guinea pigs

  19-06-2021 14:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Carlos Ponce joins a protest inin Miami Springs, Florida, asking senators to continue unemployment benefits past July 31, 2020.
  Joe Raedle/Getty Images
  Half of US states are cutting off enhanced unemployment benefits over the next few weeks.
  This is going to throw millions of Americans into a real-world economic experiment that could hurt many people.
  Biden and the federal government could step in, but America's misguided tradition of a hands of federal government is stopping them.
  This is an o
  
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