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• Here are the bestselling new books every year from 1950-2020, so you can find the most popular one the year you were born

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  "To Kill a Mockingbird," "It," and "The Lovely Bones" are among some of the bestselling books of all time.
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  It's fun to look back at how bestselling books and readers' tastes have changed over time.
  We found the bestselling new books from each year, from 1950 through 2020.
  Want more books? Check out the best new books of 2021 (so far).
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• Tesla stock slips as UBS slashes its price target by 10%, citing slowing demand in China

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  Tesla TKed Wall Street's expectations.
  Xinhua/Ding Ting via Getty ImagesThe rise of Chinese EV brands represents a growing threat to Tesla, according to UBS.The bank reduced its Tesla price target by 10% to $660 from $730 in a Tuesday note."Tesla's lead in EV powertrain will likely shrink while the AV opportunity is already fully priced," UBS said.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.The rise in popularity of Chinese electric vehicle brands like BYD, Nio, and
  
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• Several longtime allies of Kamala Harris are being shut out by her chief of staff, with some having difficulty getting their phone calls returned: report

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  Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a news conference on Tuesday in Mexico City, Mexico.
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  The chief of staff to Kamala Harris has shut out several key allies, according to a CNBC report.
  Tina Flournoy is a veteran of Washington politics.
  She often steers policy-related questions away from Harris, per CNBC.
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  The chief of staff to Vice President Kamala Harris has shut out a group of lo
  
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• Seeking nominations for the top managers and agents for gaming YouTubers, streamers, and esports competitors

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  100 Thieves' Jack “CouRage” Dunlop, Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter, and Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag.
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  Insider is compiling our 2nd annual list of the top managers and agents in gaming and esports.
  We are highlighting managers and agents who are successfully helping creators build businesses.Please submit your ideas or nominations through this form (or below) by July 7.
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• The 5 best bed-in-a-box mattresses for every type of sleeper

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  A great bed in a box offers comfort and support based on your body type and sleeping preferences.
  The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid is our top pick, with a 365-day risk-free trial and lifetime warranty.
  It performed well in all of our tests, offering great edge support, motion isolation, and cooling.
  As of 2019, bed-in-a-box companies accounted for 12% of all mattress sales. That share likely increased during the pandemic as most brick-and-mortar stores were closed
  
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• The 14 best toners to buy in 2021

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  Toners go on right after cleansing, and are a fun addition to your skincare routine.
  They are also effective in improving dullness, acne scars, and hydration.
  We picked 14 of the best toners for various skincare concerns, so you can find the best one for you
  Lots of dermatologists agree toners aren't a necessity, but they can be a huge boost to your skincare routine and skin health."Toners are water-based p
  
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• Elon Musk says Starlink is working on updated satellite internet terminals that it can lose less money building

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  Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
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  Elon Musk said Starlink will build new satellite terminals that can help the company save money.
  Terminals currently cost $1,000 for each, he said. They're sold to customers for $500.
  The new terminals will have the "same level of capability," Musk said.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the company's Starlink internet service is working to build new internet terminals that will cost less m
  
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• Making liquor out of cashew fruit juice is a 500-year-old tradition in India - meet one family keeping it alive

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  Feni is a rare liquor from Goa, India, made from cashew fruit.We followed one family making feni through a traditional process that involves stepping on the fruit.Meanwhile, other brands are trying to bring feni to mainstream audiences.See more stories on Insider's business page.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• United is upgrading most of its planes to include television screens, power outlets, and more by 2025 while getting rid of smaller jets

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  United Airlines is adding 270 aircraft to its fleet that will come standard with seat-back television screens.
  Existing Boeing and Airbus will be upgraded to include seat-back screens through 2025.
  United can now better compete with Delta Air Lines and surpasses American Airlines in the entertainment realm.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  United Airlines is giving its aircraft a massive upgrade to keep flyers en
  
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• RESULTS: Eric Adams holds a commanding lead as officials begin ranked-choice runoffs in New York City

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  New York City voters are selecting Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor.New York is using ranked-choice voting for the first time, so the winner may not be known for weeks.
  Eric Adams holds a strong lead as absentee and ranked-choice votes remain outstanding.See more stories on Insider's business page.
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• Fox News agrees to pay $1 million fine for human rights law violation in New York City

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  Fox News agreed to pay a $1 million settlement to the city of New York, the Daily Beast reported Tuesday.The settlement was reached last week and is for its "pattern of violating the NYC Human Rights Law," according to the NYC Commission on Human Rights.
  It concerns allegations of a toxic work environment and sexual harassment at the cable network, the report said.
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  Fox News has agreed to pay a $1 million fine to New York City for w
  
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• We asked editors, stylists, and influencers for the stylish sneakers they love - here are their 16 picks and styling tips

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  We asked 16 fashion-forward experts for their most prized sneakers - and how they style them.
  Refresh your sneaker rotation with their top picks, from Converse and Nike to Balenciaga and Yeezy.
  For more on shoes, check out our roundup of comfortable shoes and guide to the best white sneakers.
  It's impossible to label a single pair o
  
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• House prices rose in April at the fastest rate in over 30 years

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  Homes under construction in the Delaney Park housing development are seen from this drone view in Oakley, Calif., on Thursday, June 24, 2021.
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  Home prices soared 14.6% year-over-year in April as the nationwide supply shortage intensified.
  The jump is the largest since the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index began tracking data in 1987.
  Home prices have surged through 2021 as builders struggle to catch up with unprecedented demand.
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• The SEC slapped a JPMorgan subsidiary with a $2.8 million fine for operating as an unregistered broker-dealer

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  Neovest, an electronic trading platform acquired by JPMorgan in 2005, was hit with a $2.75 million fine.
  After deregistering as a broker-dealer, Neovest continued to run its operations as before in violation of securities law.
  Neovest instructed clients to pay service fees to JPMorgan, which then kicked those fees back to Neovest, according to the SEC.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  The Securities and Exchange Commission cracked do
  
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• Meet the Mars family, heirs to the Snickers and M&M's candy empire, who spent years avoiding the limelight and are America’s third-wealthiest family 'dynasty'

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  The Mars family is worth an estimated $89.7 billion. Pictured: Jacqueline Mars and granddaughters.
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  The Mars family has a net worth of $94 billion and helms candy empire Mars Inc.
  That makes it America's third-richest family "dynasty," according to a recent report.
  The Mars family is known for keeping to themselves, but in recent years, they've started to speak out.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The Mars family sits atop a delicious empire.They're the heirs to th
  
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• The best 4th of July sales that you can find today, including discounts at Macy's, Wayfair, and Overstock

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  We rounded up all the best ongoing sales happening for the Fourth of July weekend.
  From clothes to tech, you'll find the best deals below - and we'll keep updating the list as we find out more deals.
  Every year, Independence Day weekend brings fireworks, BBQ, and, of course, sales. You can expect to see solid discounts on appliances, apparel, mattresses, beach gear, and outdoor gear durin
  
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• US banks add $2 billion in dividend payments after Fed stress test shows they can withstand a financial crisis

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  Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., March 17, 2020.
  Lucas Jackson/ReutersUS banks are increasing their dividend payments and authorizing new stock buyback programs following a successful Fed stress test.Up to $20 billion in stock buybacks and an additional $2 billion in quarterly dividend payments have been announced by a group of US banks.The Federal Reserve lifted temporary restrictions on dividends and stock buybacks.Sign
  
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• Star couple Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen just made an investment in crypto firm FTX

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  Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen attend The Metropolitan Museum's benefit gala on May 6, 2019, in New York.
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  Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen entered a long-term partnership with cryptocurrency firm FTX.
  Brady will serve as an ambassador while Bündchen will be the environmental and social initiatives advisor.
  The couple has also committed to an annual multi-million dollar donation throughout the partnership.
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• Retail traders pour into a tiny software company that's heavily shorted, causing shares to more than triple this week

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  Shares of San Francisco-based Marin Software have surged 247% so far this week.The small advertising software company has been trending on Reddit investing threads.Marin has a 22% short interest rate, making it a target for day traders hoping for a short squeeze.
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  Shares of a tiny marketing software company have surged this week amid chatter fro
  
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• 3 worrying signs suggest the stock market could experience a sell-off in the second half of 2021, according to LPL

  29-06-2021 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesUS stocks have seen strong gains so far this year, but there are three worrying signs that a sell-off is imminent, according to LPL.Weakening market breadth and heightened stock valuations are not helping the outlook for stocks going forward."Year two following a major market low tends to be more volatile," LPL said.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Strong gains for the stock market so far this year doesn't mean a sell-off in the se
  
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• What is GitHub? How to start using the code hosting platform that allows you to easily manage and collaborate on programming projects

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  GitHub is the standard hosting platform for coders.
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  GitHub is a code hosting platform that allows for managing, maintaining, and collaborating on open-source programming projects.
  To use GitHub, you first need to install a "Git" program, which is software that tracks changes in files.
  GitHub is the most popular platform for Git repositories and a standard site for coders.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  If you're interested in software or software developmen
  
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• JOIN OUR LIVE EVENT ON JULY 8: How TikTok has transformed the music industry

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  TikTok star Addison Rae Easterling presents at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA.
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  TikTok has had an outsize impact on the music industry.
  The app has created cultural moments for artists and record labels and helped the industry discover new talent.
  Sign up for our webinar on July 8 at 1 PM EST/10 AM PST for a conversation with TikTok and music industry leaders.
  And submit questions to be asked here.
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• Russian fighter jets harassed a Dutch frigate in the Black Sea for hours and carried out mock attacks, defense ministry says

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  A Russian fighter jet flying past the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Eversten in the Black Sea
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  The Dutch defense ministry says Russian fighters harassed a frigate in the Black Sea last Thursday.
  The incident lasted hours and allegedly involved mock attacks on the warship and jamming.
  The incident involving the Dutch frigate followed another involving a British destroyer.
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  Russian fighters harassed the Dutch frigate HNLMS E
  
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• Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey plan on adding NFTs and smart contracts to their Tidal music-streaming app to improve artists' pay

  29-06-2021 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Rapper Jay-Z and Square CEO Jack Dorsey spoke on a Twitter space on Monday.Dorsey said the focus would be on how artists were compensated.
  The project would also include smart contracts, Jay-Z said.
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  Rapper Jay-Z and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who co-own the Tidal music streaming platform, have signaled they may add non-fungible tokens and
  
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• 'Framing Britney Spears' explores the pop icon's court battle over her estate - here's how to watch the documentary on Hulu

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  "Framing Britney Spears" is now streaming on Hulu.
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  "Framing Britney Spears" is a documentary focused on the pop star's legal battle over her conservatorship.
  The program is part of the "The New York Times Presents" series of documentaries.
  You can watch "Framing Britney Spears" right now on Hulu; plans start at $6 a month.
  Streaming Service (small)Over the last 13 years, pop star Britney Spears has been subje
  
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• How baristas really feel when you camp out all day at their coffee shop

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  Kat Möller is the owner of Kat's Coffee in Thalpe, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
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  As coffee shops reopen, more remote workers are returning for the strong brew and free WiFi.Writer Melissa Petro spoke to coffee shop owners and baristas about the etiquette of spending hours at their eateries.
  Kat Möller of Kat's Coffee says purchasing one item per hour is appreciated from remote workers.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Coffeehouses have always offered remote
  
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• Warren Buffett's deputy snowballed his retirement account from $70,000 into $264 million. Here are 2 of Ted Weschler's best investments

  29-06-2021 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Warren Buffett's deputy enjoyed a $264 million retirement account as of 2018, ProPublica reported.
  Ted Weschler's best investments at his former hedge fund included Cogent and WR Grace & Co.
  Cogent stock jumped 13-fold and WR Grace stock rose 11-fold between 2003 and 2011.
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  Warren Buffett's deputy grew his retirement account from $70,000 to $264 million in under 30 years, ProPublica reported this month. Ted Weschler hasn't dis
  
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• Tesla is still the king of EVs - but rivals will catch up fast, Wall Street analysts say

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  A quarter of those surveyed said a Tesla was their top pick for a new EV.
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  Tesla is by far the world's favorite EV brand, according to a new survey from UBS.A quarter of those surveyed said a Tesla would be their top pick for an electric car.But there's reason to think that other companies will start closing the gap soon.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Tesla has been the dominant player in electric vehicles - and the most trusted brand in the space
  
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• Over 60 crypto companies have withdrawn their application to do business in the UK as the country tightens regulation

  29-06-2021 18:13 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Over 60 crypto companies have withdrawn their application to do business in the UK.
  Registration data showed that around 64 firms have withdrawn their applications, up from 51 in early June.
  Beginning January, firms with business in cryptocurrencies have had to register with the FCA before operating.
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  Over 60 cryptocurrency-related companies have withdrawn their application with the Financial Conduc
  
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• Renting isn't a waste of money, no matter what your parents say

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  Panelists for Master Your Money's virtual event include, from left to right, Personal Finance Correspondent Tanza Loudenback, Vice President of Young Investors for Personal Investing, a unit of Fidelity Investments, Kelly Lannan, and Pamela Capalad, founder and CEO of Brunch & Budget.
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  Personal finance pros Pamela Capalad and Kelly Lannan joined Insider's Master your Money virtual event.
  They broke down why renting isn't necessarily a waste of money, and wh
  
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• Secretary Pete says infrastructure and reconciliation bills are 'linked in people's lives' but not necessarily linked for passage

  29-06-2021 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
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  Biden backtracked on his claim that an infrastructure and reconciliation bill must pass together.
  Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg agreed, saying the bills are "linked in people's lives" if not in Congress.
  Democrats still want to see the bills passed together despite GOP opposition.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  President Joe Biden reached an agreement last week with a bipartisan group of senators on a near $1 tri
  
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• A UK court has ruled in favor of a self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto over the copyright for the bitcoin white paper

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  A UK court has told Bitcoin.org to stop sharing the bitcoin white paper, in a copyright ruling Monday.
  The judgment is a win for Craig Wright, the computer scientist who claims he wrote the document describing what bitcoin is.
  Bitcoin.org's anonymous founder, known only as Cobra, must pay $48,600 toward legal costs.
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  A UK high court told Bitcoin.org it can no longer share the 2008 white p
  
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• The best bedding startups for mattresses, blankets, sheets, pillows, and more

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  We've tested sheets, mattresses, pillows, blankets, towels, and more from popular bedding startups.
  Some of our favorite bedding startups include Leesa, Brooklinen, and Brooklyn Bedding.If you want to learn more about the best mattresses, check out our guide here.
  If there's a testament to the sheer amount of time that we spend in bed, it's surely the boom of online bedding startups. Every single eleme
  
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• Starbucks is embracing complicated 'secret menu' drinks that have blown up on Tiktok and Instagram with a new test

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  Starbucks is testing a 'Social Sips' ordering program.
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  Starbucks is testing a new way for customers to order popular drinks from social media.
  Customers invited into the test will be able to order two modified drinks through QR codes.
  The initial test is limited to two drinks, variations on an iced matcha latte and the Pink Drink.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Starbucks is testing a new system for ordering off-menu drinks that have gained popularity on social media. The
  
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• Amazon just launched a new $25 subscription service that sends you a new 'golden era' vinyl record every month

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  Amazon launched a record-subscription service called Vinyl of the Month, which costs $25 per month.
  The subscription only includes records from the "golden era" of vinyl (the '60s and '70s).
  Subscribers do not need to be Amazon Prime members and Amazon covers all shipping costs.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Amazon launched its newest subscription service, the Vinyl of the Month Club, which delivers handpicked "golden era" records straight
  
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• UK firms giving targeted support to staff of color record much higher revenue on average than firms that don't, a new report says

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  Dr. Pasha stresses that racial equity and business success should not be separate conversations.
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  Top UK firms that give staff of color targeted support also report higher revenues, new research has found.
  Henley Business School's report said "targeted support" included training on racial equity and commitment to recruiting from underrepresented groups.
  Firms that offered this support recorded a mean average of 58% higher revenue than those that didn't, researchers fo
  
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• The 8 best laptops in 2021 for work, entertainment, and gaming

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  Dell's XPS 13 still balances performance, power, and portability better than any other laptop.
  But the MacBook Airis the best choice for Apple loyalists.Check out our guide to the best cheap laptops of 2021 for more buying advice.
  Having a great laptop is essential for studying, working, and even playing. Although the very best laptops will cost you $1,000 or more, there are laptops to fit every budget in this guide. Whether you're a Windows, Mac, or Chromebook
  
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• Lawyers for the South African brothers who vanished with $3.6 billion of bitcoin in possibly the largest-ever crypto heist have been terminated from the case

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  The lawyers for the two brothers involved in what could be the world's largest crypto heist have been removed from the case.The South-Africa based lawyers told Bloomberg their mandate to assist the brothers has been terminated.
  The Cajee brothers and the estimated $3.6 billion in bitcoin are still nowhere to be found.
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  The lawyers for the two brothers who have been accused of vanishing with an esti
  
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• Morgan Stanley bought 28,000 shares in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust underscoring its commitment to crypto

  29-06-2021 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Morgan Stanley beat fourth-quarter expectations as Wall Street ended the year on a high
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  Morgan Stanley has bought over 28,000 shares in the Grayscale Bitcoin trust.
  The investment underlines Morgan Stanley's commitment to crypto and bitcoin despite their volatility.
  Bitcoin has been recovering over the past few days after dropping below the $30,000 mark last week.
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  Morgan Stanley bought 28,289 shar
  
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• Joe Manchin says he's 'agreed' on a Democratic-only reconciliation bill, but not how big it will be

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  Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV).
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  Sen. Joe Manchin said Tuesday that a reconciliation bill for family-focused spending "can be done."
  But he said Democrats need to finalize the bill's size before winning his support.
  Manchin, a key moderate, is critical to passing a reconciliation bill that would be key to Biden's agenda.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Sen. Joe Manchin says he believes a Democratic-only reconciliation bill "can be done," but
  
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• 20 engaging travel toys to keep toddlers entertained on long road trips

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  Travel toys for toddlers aren't just good to have, they're an absolute necessity.
  The best travel toys for toddlers will keep them busy while traveling by car or plane this summer.
  Travel toys should not be too challenging for kids and should be difficult to lose.
  Since many families will be hitting the road or flying this summer, every caregiver needs a reliable selection of mobile distractions when trave
  
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• Check out 5 pitch decks that legal-tech startups used to raise millions

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  The legal-tech space has raised nearly $1 billion in funding so far this year.
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  Funding for legal-tech is nearing $1 billion for 2021 so far.VC firms, private equity, and even traditional law players are pouring money in.Check out these 5 pitch decks for examples of how legal-tech startup founders sold their vision.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  As law firms and their clients seek to digitize and streamline work, VCs have been opening their wallets to
  
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• Biden to travel to collapsed Florida building on Thursday

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  President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk on the south lawn of White House on June 27, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Bidens and staffers spent the weekend at Camp David.
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  President Joe Biden will travel to the site of a collapsed Florida building on Thursday.
  First lady Jill Biden will accompany him on the trip.
  The visit will come a week after a section of the building collapsed.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
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• 5,000-year-old bacteria is the oldest strain of plague ever seen. Scientists found it in the ancient bones of a Stone Age man.

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  The partial skull of a man buried in Riņņukalns, Latvia, who died of the plague around 5,000 years ago.
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  A strain of bacteria that causes the plague infected a hunter-gatherer 5,000 years ago.
  It's the oldest strain of plague ever found, a new study says.The ancient strain evolved for four more millennia before causing the Black Death, or bubonic plague.
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  Five thousand years ago, a rodent bit a Stone Age
  
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• The former head of Y Combinator wants to distribute UBI via cryptocurrency - and is testing an eye scanner that would identify recipients

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  A new cryptocurrency is aiming to distribute wealth to everyone on earth, Bloomberg reported.
  Y Combinator's Sam Altman thought of the concept of Worldcoin in 2019.Now, the creators have developed a way to scan people's irises to assign the cryptocurrency.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A new cryptocurrency aims to distribute wealth to "every single person on earth" with the help of an orb-shaped device that would scan people's irises
  
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• 4 of the best strategies to use when negotiating for a new job offer

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  Negotiating a job offer is all about business, so don't shy away from asking for what you want.
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  If you've been given a new job offer recently, take time to consider the overall compensation package.
  Be ready to prove your value to an employer when negotiating for higher pay or additional benefits.
  Understand that negotiation is a compromise, so don't take low offers personally and stand up for what you're worth.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  After a
  
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• Gas stations in some states are running out of fuel ahead of Fourth of July weekend and an oil-truck-driver shortage is to blame

  29-06-2021 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A woman fills gas cans at a Speedway gas station on May 12, 2021 in Benson, North Carolina.
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  Gas prices are expected to remain at their highest level since 2014 over Fourth of July weekend.
  Some states have already reported fuel outages due to a lack of oil tank drivers.
  As nearly 44 million Americans hit the road on the holiday weekend, the fuel shortage will be compounded.
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• Democrats take aim at the US's new $264 billion ICBM amid search for cash to boost the military

  29-06-2021 16:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An unarmed Minuteman III ICBM is launched during a test at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, August 2, 2017.
  US Air Force
  The Biden administration's 2022 budget has sparked new debate about military funding.
  The GBSD, a replacement for the US's current ICBM's, has attracted particular scrutiny.
  Pausing the GBSD could save $37 billion "without any deterioration of our nuclear deterrence," Rep. John Garamendi told Insider.
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  Amid debates over how
  
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• See 12 pitch decks that startups looking to disrupt media and advertising used to raise millions

  29-06-2021 16:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Restream cofounders Andrew Surzynskyi and Alex Khuda.
  Restream
  Investors are pouring money into advertising, media, and marketing startups.
  They're trying to capitalize on changing consumer habits and marketers' need to ensure their ads are working.
  Check out these pitch decks to see how these startups pitched their visions to VCs and other investors.
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  Investors are pouring money into startups that are trying to disrupt advertising, media, and marketi
  
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