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• The price of a plywood substitute that used to be cheap is hitting repeated record highs even as lumber's rally cools

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  The price of a formerly cheap plywood substitute called oriented strand board has surged 97% since the start of the year.
  The rally in OSB is due in part to the storm in Texas, which caused a shortage in a substance needed to make the board.
  OSB has continuously hit record highs in recent weeks even as the price of lumber has cooled.
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• After 10 years climbing the ranks, I quit my job without giving notice. Here's why you shouldn't feel obligated to stay if a job is damaging to your mental health.

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  Make sure you have "the stomach to handle the rollercoaster of emotions," before quitting your job, writes Rahkim Sabree.
  Rahkim Sabree
  Rahkim Sabree is an entrepreneur, financial educator, and former banking program manager.
  In May, Sabree quit his job and posted on Twitter about his decision.
  Sabree says he doesn't regret that he quit without notice, as it was necessary to protect his mental health.
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• Microsoft's first attempt at making laptops more like tablets was a disaster. Now it's making up for that nearly a decade later with Windows 11.

  24-06-2021 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft's Windows 11 update will better bridge the gap between laptops and tablets, an ambition it's pursued for almost a decade.
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  Windows 11 is designed to make PCs work more consistently in both laptop and tablet mode.
  It feels like what Microsoft tried and failed to achieve with Windows 8 in 2012.
  Windows 11 was announced on Thursday and launches at the end of 2021.
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  Microsoft unveiled its vision to bridge the gap between laptops and tab
  
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• Biden whispers the quiet part out loud on the labor shortage: 'Pay them more!'

  24-06-2021 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
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  The solution to attracting workers is to simply "pay them more!" Biden whisper-shouted on Thursday.
  Massive demand for workers gives Americans a new "bargaining chip" for earning higher pay, he added.
  The comments come as businesses are hiking wages and offering incentives as they scramble to rehire.
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  The solution to the labor shortage is, according to President Joe Biden, as simple as a higher wage.Th
  
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• S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as bipartisan infrastructure deal spurs economic optimism

  24-06-2021 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Xinhua/Wang Ying/ Getty ImagesUS stocks closed at record highs on Thursday as a bipartisan deal for an infrastructure bill helped boost economic optimism.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs, while the Dow Jones surged more than 300 points.Weekly jobless claims resumed their downward trend on Thursday, falling to 411,000.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.US stocks hit all-time highs on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closing a
  
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• Top Stories this PM: Giuliani's law license suspended; John McAfee's cryptic tweet; Perez Hilton apologizes

  24-06-2021 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Good afternoon. Here are the top stories so far today.For more daily and weekly briefings, sign up for our newsletters here.What happened today:We have a deal. President Joe Biden threw his support behind a $1 trillion infrastructure deal negotiated by a Senate group of Republicans and Democrats. It's a major step towards Biden's goal of working with the GOP. The framework includes funding for roads and bridges but represents about 1/4 of Biden's original proposal.Giuliani gets suspended. Former
  
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• A human ancestor previously unknown to science lived alongside ancient humans and Neanderthals - and they all interbred

  24-06-2021 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The partial skull and jaw bone of a newly discovered human ancestor named Nesher Ramla homo.
  Avi Levin and Ilan Theiler/Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
  Scientists uncovered a new species of human ancestor named the Nesher Ramla homo in a sinkhole.This ancestor lived between 140,000 and 120,000 years ago in Israel and Arabia alongside humans.New research suggests Nesher Ramla homo interbred with humans, as well as our Neanderthal cousins.
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• Apple's new iPad Pro comes with a lot of impressive features, but the cheaper iPad Air is still the best for most people

  24-06-2021 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The iPad Pro and iPad Air have a similar design and work with the same Apple accessories.
  But the iPad Pro runs on a desktop-class processor while the Air has the same chip as the iPhone 12.
  There are also important differences in their cameras and sensors.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyPro (5th Gen. 2021) (small)iPad Air (4th Gen., 64GB) (small)You'd be forgiven if you couldn't di
  
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• Skip summer crowds and book one of these 15 Airbnbs across the US in under the radar beach towns

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  Stunning views await in this Oregon cabin.
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  The US is full of popular beach locations, but smaller towns have more charm and fewer crowds.Places like Bald Head Island and Cayucos are underrated gems often overlooked by many tourists.For an uncrowded beach break, we found top-rated Airbnbs in hidden gem beaches to book this summer.
  The US has 12,383 miles of coastline, though only a relative few of those st
  
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• 'I kick myself': A veteran Fidelity fund manager says he dumped his GameStop stake before its epic rally

  24-06-2021 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Long-time Fidelity manager sold out of GameStop ahead of the stock's epic rally."Of course I kick myself," he told Bloomberg, adding that he still sold above his estimated fair value.Fidelity was once the largest shareholder of GameStop with 9.3 million shares.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A long-time fund manager at Fidelity investments sold out of the fi
  
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• The lawmaker behind New York's legalization of same-sex marriage recalls the 'blood and guts' it took to pass it 10 years ago

  24-06-2021 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New York Assemblyman Danny O'Donnell, D-Manhattan.
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  NY Assemblyman Danny O'Donnell spoke with Insider for the 10th anniversary of legal gay marriage.
  He introduced the bill and whipped votes for five years before it passed.
  "I put my blood and guts into making this happen," he said.
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  Ten years ago today, New York became the sixth state to legalize same sex marriage.This was before the landmark 2015 Obergefell Supre
  
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• Biden ditches a corporate tax rate increase in his bipartisan infrastructure deal - for now

  24-06-2021 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
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  A group of Republican and Democratic senators struck a bipartisan infrastructure deal on Thursday.
  President Joe Biden threw his support behind the framework, which omits several of his proposals.
  One measure that didn't make it in: An increase in taxes on companies to offset spending.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  An increase to the corporate tax rate didn't make it into the latest iteration of the infrastructure package - signaling a major com
  
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• The Tour de France favorites, ranked

  24-06-2021 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Who will win the Tour de France?
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  184 of the best cyclists are set to compete in this year's Tour de France, June 26-July 18.
  But only 10 or so riders have a real shot at winning the world's greatest race.
  It should come down to who, if anyone, can beat the star Slovenians Pog and Rog.
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  One hundred and eighty-four of the best cyclists are set to compete in this year's Tour de France, but only 10 or so riders have
  
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• The best cake pans we tested in 2021

  24-06-2021 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The best cake pans release the sponge smoothly, revealing evenly browned sides and bottoms.
  We tested eight cake pans by baking the same yellow cake in each.
  Our top cake pan is the KitchenAid Non-Stick 9" Round for its even baking and easy cake release.
  As a young home baker, I mostly use well-loved, hand-me-down cake pans, and have spent a lot of time dealing with the problems warped, discolored, and non-standardized pans can cause. Whether the mix came from
  
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• Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal is more than $1 trillion smaller than his initial pitch. Here's what he cut out.

  24-06-2021 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden with bipartisan group of senators.
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  Biden reached a $1 trillion deal on infrastructure with a bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday.
  But the deal leaves out many elements of his original plan, like eldercare and affordable housing.
  Democrats are pushing for a separate reconciliation bill to include care-economy measures.
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  What started as a $2 trillion infrastructure plan pitched by the White House is n
  
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• The 9 best hotels in Austin, from a historic stay right on Sixth Street to a creekside boutique in nearby Round Rock

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  Austin is known for its live music, art and culinary scene, and nearby outdoor adventures.
  Thanks to rapid growth and the influx of tourists for festivals, Austin boasts great hotels.
  We found the best hotels in Austin from downtown stays to boutique offerings in nearby Round Rock.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyEven though Austin's population hovers just under one million, the Texas capi
  
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• 56 thoughtful and useful gifts that teens will actually use

  24-06-2021 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  It's never easy to shop for a teenager, especially since their tastes tend to change frequently.
  We rounded up 56 gifts for teens to make it easier to find the perfect gadget, game, or accessory.Browse all of Insider Reviews gift guides for more great ideas.
  Being a teenager is tough, but trying to buy a gift for one is even harder. They are often-times picky and fickle when it comes to what products th
  
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• A kangaroo's pouch is much more complex than you might think

  24-06-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A kangaroo pouch may look like a simple pocket, but it's actually a complex nursery that contains everything a growing joey needs.The pouch is hairless on the inside, and is lined with sweat glands that release antimicrobial liquid to keep the joey safe from germs.It also has built-in nipples that release customized milk for every stage of the joey's development.
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  Following is a transcript of the video.Narrator: At first glance, a kangaroo's pouch loo
  
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• Joe Manchin balks at backing $6 trillion in infrastructure spending sought by Bernie Sanders, Senate Democrats

  24-06-2021 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) speaks to reporters about infrastructure legislation on Capitol Hill June 24, 2021 in Washington, DC. A bipartisan group of Senators and White House negotiators have agreed on a framework for infrastructure legislation and will meet with President Joe Biden today.
  Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesJoe Manchin balked at the $6 trillion price-tag of an economic package proposed by Bernie Sanders.
  "I have a hard time swallowing that," he told reporters on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
  D
  
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• The best deals and sales happening on Amazon right now - save on Razer accessories, Apple AirPods Pro, and a pair of Echo Dots

  24-06-2021 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  We update this list of Amazon deals every day with the new discounts as they crop up.
  You can sign up for a free 30-day membership trial to get Prime shipping along with other perks.Amazon's dynamic pricing strategy can make shopping tricky for the average consumer, but if you know where to look⁠ - and when to act fast⁠ - Prime members can save a ton of money.We've gathe
  
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• Southwest CEO says the airline doesn't have enough planes for 2022 as demand spikes and it hints at more international flying

  24-06-2021 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Southwest Airlines needs more planes to keep up with demand.
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  Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly doesn't think his airline has enough planes to continue its current business model in 2022 and 2023.New Boeing 737 Max aircraft are scheduled to enter the fleet as part of a modernization program.
  Purchasing used aircraft would be costly and run counter to Southwest's long-term fleet plans.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Southwest Airlines is coming out of the pandemic in growth mode.
  
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• A new USPS plan could add two days to delivery times for some Americans. Here are the states that could be hit hardest by mail delays.

  24-06-2021 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Postal Service's 10-year plan could slow mail delivery times by as much as two extra days.
  The new policies would heavily impact delivery times along the West Coast, as well as parts of Florida and Texas.
  The service cuts could make it even harder for USPS to compete with delivery services like Amazon Prime.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A new US Postal Service plan could tack on as much as two extra days to mail delivery times for
  
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• Progressives will only support the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal if it comes with a bigger reconciliation bill

  24-06-2021 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
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  Biden agreed to a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal on Wednesday.
  Progressives immediately said they'll only support it if a reconciliation bill comes alongside it.
  The reconciliation bill would include care-economy measures and could be bigger than $1 trillion.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  After weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden on Wednesday arrived at a deal on a $1 trillion infrastructure plan with
  
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• Biden strikes $1 trillion infrastructure deal with GOP while supporting separate party-line package

  24-06-2021 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
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  Biden struck a deal on a $1 trillion infrastructure plan with the GOP on Thursday.
  "We have a deal," Biden told reporters outside the White House.
  It's expected to encompass hard infrastructure like roads and bridges.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  President Joe Biden threw his support behind a $1 trillion infrastructure deal negotiated by a group of Senate Republicans and Democrats, a major step toward his goal of working with th
  
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• A major cruise line just dropped its vaccine requirement for cruises leaving from Florida but there's an expensive catch for unvaccinated travelers

  24-06-2021 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox ship.
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  Royal Caribbean's Celebrity Cruises brand rolled back its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Florida cruises.
  Unvaccinated passengers will face on-board restrictions, COVID-19 tests, and higher out-of-pocket costs.
  Cruise lines and Florida have been in a heated standoff over vaccine passports.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Royal Caribbean Group's Celebrity Cruises has rolled back its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cruises sailin
  
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• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams the lack of diversity in an all-white group of lawmakers who drafted a bipartisan infrastructure deal

  24-06-2021 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during an event outside Union Station June 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. Ocasio-Cortez, joined by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-NY) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), called for increased federal funding for high-speed rail in the infrastructure package being discussed on Capitol Hill.
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  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the bipartisan group of lawmakers who negotiated an infrastructure deal.
  President Joe Biden announced on Thursday th
  
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• Peter Thiel has amassed a $5 billion fortune in tax-free Roth IRA account, report finds

  24-06-2021 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Getty/Neilson BarnardInvestor Peter Thiel has amassed a $5 billion fortune in a tax-free Roth IRA account, according to a ProPublica report.The Roth IRA was created by Congress in 1997 as a way for middle-class Americans to save for retirement independent of their employer.Thiel's retirement account was worth less than $2,000 in 1999, according to the report.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel has managed to grow a tax-free retir
  
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• Guggenheim will pay to settle SEC allegations it discouraged employees from reporting wrongdoing

  24-06-2021 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Guggenheim violated whistleblower protections when its policies prohibited employees from reporting potential wrongdoing, the SEC said.Guggenheim's employee manual required employees to contact the firm's internal legal department before contacting regulators.
  The firm will pay a $208,912 fine to settle charges from the SEC.
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  The brokerage arm of Guggenheim Partners will pay a $208,912 fine to settle a
  
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• The 9 best books for learning how to grow vegetables, according to experts

  24-06-2021 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Growing your own edible garden can be a great way to connect with the food you eat.
  We asked experts for the best books on fruit and vegetable gardening.
  Want more? Check out the best gardening books and best books for growing herbs.
  Tending your own edible garden can be a fun and interactive way to connect with the food you eat - you can sow small seeds and watch them gradually form stems and leaves as they grow into full-sized plants. Although vegetable gardening can be simple, there can be a
  
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• Bonuses are on the rise: Job postings with incentives doubled in the past year, major jobs site Indeed says

  24-06-2021 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sandra Presley (L) interviews for a job as a hotel front desk staff member with a human resources manager during a Zislis Group job fair at The Brew Hall on June 23, 2021 in Torrance, California.
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  The number of job listings with incentives on Indeed has more than doubled since July 2020.
  They include signing payments and retention bonuses, according to the major jobs site.
  Searches for job openings with such incentives have surged 134% year-to-date, Indeed said
  
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• Clothing sales are spiking even higher than 2019 levels - in part because roughly a quarter of consumers are a new size post-quarantine

  24-06-2021 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Clothes shopping is up 35% compared to 2019 levels.
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  Spending on clothes is skyrocketing past pre-pandemic levels.
  According to Bank of America research, clothes-buying is up 35% compared to 2019.
  The increase is due in part to pandemic-related weight-fluctuations, according to Levi's CEO.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Spending on clothes is skyrocketing, fueled by a desire to get dressed up again - and pandemic-related weight changes. After taking a n
  
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• Microsoft just took a direct shot at Apple's controversial App Store policy with Windows 11

  24-06-2021 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook.
  AP Photo/Ng Han Guan
  Microsoft unveiled the next version of its major operating system, Windows 11, on Thursday morning.
  Part of that event was a not-so-thinly veiled shot at Apple.
  Going forward, app and game makers with their own payment systems can skip using Microsoft's system.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Microsoft just took a shot at Apple with a feature in its next major operating system, Windows 11.Going forward, the Microsoft Store will al
  
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• Biden says he'll increase the 'ridiculously low' pay of federal firefighters, who can sometimes make $20,000 less than state firefighters

  24-06-2021 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Members of firefighters walk in line during a wildfire in Yucaipa, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.
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  On Tuesday, Biden promised to raise the $13 hourly wage paid to many federal firefighters.Federal firefighters are paid according to the Federal General Schedule payscale.
  In 2020, 70% of the nationwide acreage burned by wildfires was on federal lands.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  President Joe Biden promised on Tuesday to increase the wages of federal firefighte
  
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• A Strawberry Moon is rising Thursday evening - your last chance to see a supermoon this year

  24-06-2021 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A cyclist uses a cellphone to photograph the full moon, known as the "Super Flower Moon" as it rises over Arguineguin, in the south of Gran Canaria, Spain May 26, 2021.
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  A Strawberry Moon will rise on Thursday night. It's named for the strawberry harvest, not for color.
  It may be the last visible supermoon of 2021, though that is up for debate.
  The name "Strawberry Moon" comes from the Anishnaabe, Sioux, and Algonquin peoples of North America.
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• 'Dr. Doom' economist Nouriel Roubini warns that inflation won't be temporary and the Fed risks crashing the economy if its changes policy too soon

  24-06-2021 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nouriel Roubini, Chairman and Co-Founder, Roubini Global Economics, takes part in a panel discussion titled "Global Overview" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California on April 29, 2013.REUTERS/Gus Ruelas
  "Dr. Doom" economist Nouriel Roubini warned inflation won't be transitory like the Fed insists.He told Yahoo Finance the economy could crash if the Fed changes its policy too soon to combat inflation.
  He said the central bank can't tighten because there's so much d
  
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• 25 entertaining audiobooks narrated by celebrities, from Meryl Streep to Tom Hanks

  24-06-2021 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Audiobooks offer vibrant narrations of books across all genres.
  A-list celebrities have taken to using their iconic voices to narrate audiobooks, from classics to horror.
  We rounded up some of the best ones, narrated by stars like Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and more.
  Audiobooks bring stories to life with anima
  
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• George Galloway promised to give unused funds from his general election campaign to 'local food banks' but no evidence of a donation has been found

  24-06-2021 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  George Galloway
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  EXCLUSIVE: George Galloway's promise to donate unused campaign funds to good causes is under scrutiny.
  Galloway said he would give excess funds raised in his 2019 UK general election campaign to "local food banks".
  However, West Bromwich food bank says they received nothing from Galloway.
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  George Galloway's promise to donate unused funds from his 2019 UK general election campaign to "local food banks" has been called into questio
  
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• Luxury parka maker Canada Goose will stop using fur in all products by the end of 2022 following years of activist pressure

  24-06-2021 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Workers piece together outerwear on the manufacturing floor of Canada Goose's facility in Toronto.
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  Canada Goose will stop purchasing fur in 2021 and end all manufacturing with fur by the end of 2022.
  It previously defended using fur trims, saying these disrupt air flow and guard against frostbite.
  Animal rights groups and activists have pressured the outerwear company to stop using fur for years.
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  Canada Goose is going fur-free
  
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• How much money Instagram influencers earn

  24-06-2021 18:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tyler Chanel is a "micro" influencer with under 15,000 Instagram followers.
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  Influencers on Instagram earn money in a multitude of ways.
  From sponsored content to getting tips on IG Live, creators balance several streams of income.
  We spoke with dozens of creators who shared how much money they earn.
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  Instagram and influencers go hand-in-hand. The Facebook-owned social-media platform has become a primary stage for influencers laun
  
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• Your bank or grocery store might be out of coins, but the Fed says there's not actually a shortage - people just aren't using them

  24-06-2021 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The empty change drawer of the cash register at Symbiote Collectibles in West Reading, PA July 9, 2020.
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  The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the availability of quarters, nickels, dimes, and pennies.
  Unlike supply issues that have affected computer chips and lumber, there's no actual shortage of coins.
  Roughly $48.5 billion of coins are in circulation, but much of that is "sitting dormant," the Fed says.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  If you've gone to the bank o
  
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• Casper pioneered the bed in a box format, and its Original mattress is just as good as ever

  24-06-2021 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A high-quality mattress is ideal for a broad range of sleeping styles and body types.
  I like Casper's Original Mattress because it sleeps cool, offers impressive motion isolation, and keeps my spine aligned.
  It comes with a 10-year limited warranty and is available to try risk-free for 100 nights.
  You can save up to 30% off bundles, 15% off mattresses and pillows, 10% off everything else until July 5th.
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• Frontier Airlines eliminates 'Covid recovery fee' it has been charging since May after backlash

  24-06-2021 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Frontier Airlines is discontinuing its "Covid Recovery Charge."
  David Zalubowski/AP
  Frontier Airlines had been charging flyers an extra "Covid recovery fee" on tickets booked since May.
  The $1.59 fee was levied for each passenger and flight segment on new bookings.This is Frontier's second attempt at raising revenues under the guise of the pandemic.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Frontier Airlines has abandoned yet another plan to increase revenues by charging flyers extra fees und
  
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• Apple TV Plus has a one-year free trial offer when you buy select products - here's how to snag the deal before it expires on July 1

  24-06-2021 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  "Ted Lasso" is one of several Apple TV Plus original shows.
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  New Apple TV Plus subscribers can get a one-year free trial with a qualifying Apple device purchase.
  You must activate your new device by June 30 in order to get the free year.
  Starting July 1, the trial will be reduced to three months with a qualifying Apple purchase.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyTV Plus (Annual Plan) (medium)Apple TV
  
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• Kevin McCarthy mistakenly attributes a 19-year-old's poster promoting the child tax credit to the IRS

  24-06-2021 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California.
  AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
  Kevin McCarthy criticized the IRS for wasting taxpayer dollars on a poster promoting the child tax credit.But 19-year-old college student Tobin Stone actually made the poster - not the IRS.
  Democrats are pushing for an expansion of the credit while GOP members largely oppose it.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy blamed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for wasting ta
  
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• Eli Lilly jumps 10% after it says it will seek approval for its Alzheimer's drug following designation as a breakthrough therapy by the FDA

  24-06-2021 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The logo of Lilly is seen on a wall of the Lilly France company unit, part of the Eli Lilly and Co drugmaker group, in Fegersheim near Strasbourg
  Thomson ReutersEli Lilly jumped 10% on Thursday after the company said it would seek accelerated approval for its Alzheimer's drug. Donanemab received a breakthrough therapy designation from the FDA on Thursday following phase two data. The move comes just weeks after Biogen received FDA approval for its Alzheimer's drug despite criticisms around insu
  
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• How to make Google your default search engine on any major web browser

  24-06-2021 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's easy to set Google as your default search engine on any browser.
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  You can make Google your default search engine on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.With Google as your default search engine, every query you put in the address bar goes to Google.Most browsers, except Microsoft Edge, start with Google as the default search engine.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
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• John McAfee spent 8 months in a 'dank' Spanish prison. His last days were spent musing on power, incarceration, and love.

  24-06-2021 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A screenshot of John McAfee testifying to Spain's National High Court by video conference on June 15.
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  John McAfee asked for time in his cell two hours before he was found dead, El País reported.He had been in prison for 8 months awaiting an extradition ruling, which he lost Wednesday.McAfee had access to social media, made philosophical posts, and claimed to be in good spirits.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Two hours before John McAfee was found dead, he had request
  
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• The US housing boom helped wealthy homeowners the most

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  A house's real estate for sale sign shows the home as being "Under Contract" in Washington, DC, November 19, 2020.
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  The housing market rally has largely benefitted wealthy homeowners as prices soar at record pace.
  Sales of homes priced over $1 million are up 245% year-over-year. Homes worth under $100,000 are down 11%.
  The gap is just one of several K-shaped trends in the uneven economic recovery.
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• Bank of America resumes coverage of Bed Bath & Beyond, says stock is trading on fundamentals again as meme-stock madness fades

  24-06-2021 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Bank of America analysts resumed coverage of Bed Bath & Beyond after meme mania cooled down.
  "The momentum from meme investing has likely passed," said the analysts who briefly paused coverage.
  BofA rated the stock as a buy with a $38 price target.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Bank of America analysts say meme mania for Bed Bath & Beyond has cooled off, prompting them to resume covering the stock for investors. In a Thursday note, Bank o
  
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