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• Here's how space alters the human body

  09-07-2021 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Space is a dangerous and unfriendly place not suited for human life, yet astronauts are sent up to the International Space Station every year.
  From exposure to high levels of radiation to surviving in micro-gravity conditions, space can be a tough place to live.Without gravity working on your body, your bones and muscles start to break down. Bone density drops by over 1% per month.
  On Earth, gravity compresses our spinal cords. But in space, the microgravity environment stretches the spine and
  
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• The trucking industry is doubling down on booting marijuana smokers, and it's getting a little ridiculous

  09-07-2021 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A new federal law is making it impossible for truck drivers to responsibly enjoy marijuana.
  It's a misguided attempt on the industry's part to promote safety.Promoting better training would be wiser.
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  The trucking industry has been yelling about a driver shortage for decades. Since 2011, executives have listed the supposed shortage of truck drivers as a top 10 concern in an annual industry survey.When
  
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• All the differences between COVID-19 vaccines, summarized in a simple table

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  A physician injects someone with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
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  COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca all have unique features.
  They vary in effectiveness, side effects, dosage, and ages approved for the shots.
  Here is a table that compares them all. Scroll down to view it.
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  Coronavirus vaccines are the world's escape route out of a pandemic.Vacc
  
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• 19 smart travel essentials flight attendants always pack, from space-saving skincare capsules to a hotel door lock for safety

  09-07-2021 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The best travel products can make all the difference when it comes to having a comfortable trip.
  We spoke with four flight attendants who shared their travel must-haves.
  Their travel essentials include a foldable mug, a travel adapter, packing cubes, and more.
  As many of us get back to traveling in a post-vaccine world, having the right lineup of reliable travel products is a must for
  
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• SCOTT GALLOWAY: No industry is more ripe for disruption than banking, and this herd of upstart unicorns is ready to trample the establishment

  09-07-2021 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A herd of unicorns is at the stable door, looking to trample Wells Fargo and Chase, writes Scott Galloway.
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  Scott Galloway is a bestselling author and professor of marketing at NYU Stern.
  The following is a recent blog post, republished with permission, that originally ran on his blog, "No Mercy / No Malice."
  In it, Galloway explains how and why fintechs are taking over banking, investing, and crypto.
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• Mark Cavendish, the best Tour de France sprinter of all time, just tied the record for most stage wins - and he's one away from becoming king of Tour stage wins

  09-07-2021 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mark Cavendish wins his 34th Tour stage, tying the record of Eddy Merckx.
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  Sprinting great Mark Cavendish won stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday in Carcassonne.
  The "Manx Missile" tied the all-time great Eddy Merckx's record for most Tour stage wins at 34.
  But Merckx threw some shade over Cav's success, boasting of his own stellar race résumé.
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  Mark Cavendish wasn't even supposed to race the Tour d
  
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• Haitian authorities have asked US military forces to help stabilize the country

  09-07-2021 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Citizens take part in a protest near the police station of Petion Ville after Haitian president Jovenel Moïse was murdered on July 08, 2021 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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  Haitian officials fear terrorists will attack the country's infrastructure in the wake of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
  Haiti's minister of elections told the New York Times that officials have asked the US to send military troops down for support.He said officials want help pr
  
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• Cyber Monday is the biggest shopping day of the year - here's what we expect to see on November 29

  09-07-2021 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Cyber Monday lands on November 29 this year, but shoppers don't need to wait until then to save.
  Alyssa Powell/InsiderCyber Monday 2021, like Prime Day and Black Friday, is one of the most hotly anticipated shopping days of the year. Below, we provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding the huge deal holiday, plus the best discounts available right now.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyThe best deal
  
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• The 7 best places to buy dinnerware in 2021

  09-07-2021 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A good dinnerware set fits your family's needs, personal aesthetic, and will last for years.
  We did our own research and spoke with experts to come up with our top picks.
  Our recommendations include reputable brands, like Wedgwood, that have been around for decades so you can easily add or replace pieces.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyWhen it comes to dinnerware, you want something that lasts for ye
  
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• Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' is now available on HBO Max, but you only have until July 11 to stream it

  09-07-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  It's impossible to not tap your feet to the infectious beats of "In the Heights."
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  "In the Heights" follows a New York City bodega owner on a journey for a better life.
  The film stars "Hamilton" actor Anthony Ramos, "Vida" actress Melissa Barrera, and more.
  You can stream the movie with HBO Max's ad-free plan ($15/month) through July 11.
  Max (ad-free) (small)Warner Bros. brings Broadway
  
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• Live updates: Haiti arrests 2 Americans and 15 Colombians in connection with president's assassination

  09-07-2021 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in his home early Wednesday.
  AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery, File
  Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in his private residence early Wednesday, the country's interim prime minister announced.
  Two Americans and 15 Colombians were arrested in connection with the assassination.
  His wife, first lady Martine Moïse, remains in critical condition following the attack.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.American suspects s
  
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• Biden to tap Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as US ambassador to India

  09-07-2021 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  President Joe Biden is set to nominate Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as US ambassador to India.
  If confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti would be the first LA mayor to prematurely leave office in more than a century.
  He was set to leave office in December 2022, after the city changed its election calendar and extended his term by 18 months.
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  President Joe Biden is set to nominate Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as US ambas
  
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• New Starz subscribers can stream their first 7 days for free

  09-07-2021 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Run the World is a series exclusive to Starz depicting the lives of four best friends living in Harlem.
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  New Starz subscribers can get a 7-day free trial and save 11% on a quarterly subscription.
  The on-demand streaming service typically costs $9 a month.New members can save $1 a month with the quarterly subscription payment.
  Want to start watching shows like "Run the World" and "The Girlfriend Experience?
  
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• Biden ramps up pressure on Putin over ransomware attacks, warning the US will take 'necessary action' to defend itself

  09-07-2021 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland.
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  Biden in a phone call on Friday ramped up pressure on Putin to address cyberattacks.Biden said he made it clear to Putin he expects him to act when cyberattacks emanate from Russia.
  This came a week after a massive ransomware attack affected up to 1,500 companies in the US, Europe, and Asia.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  President Joe Biden on Friday urged Russian President
  
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• 600 people have reserved $250,000 tickets to fly to space with Virgin Galactic, including celebrities like Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga

  09-07-2021 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson is expected to fly to the edge of space on Sunday.
  Roughly 600 people - including celebrities - have reserved tickets worth $250,000 for future flights.
  Another 1,000 have made deposits for when ticket sales resume after Branson's flight.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  While Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos claim they aren't in a race to be the first billionaire in space, a long list of wealthy people aim to be among the earlies
  
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• 3 'mismatches' that explain the labor shortage

  09-07-2021 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Job seekers browse tables at a veterans' job fair in Burbank, Los Angeles
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  You may have heard that there's a labor shortage, as employers desperately woo workers.
  But mismatches in skills, where workers are located, and what they want out of work could be to blame.
  Those factors will probably continue to shape the strangeness of the labor market for a while.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Have you heard of this labor shortage? It's pretty wild, with millions of jobs
  
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• 30 things Canadians say that Americans don't understand

  09-07-2021 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Canadians have a long list of slang words and colorful expressions that would leave many Americans scratching their heads.
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  Canada and the US are both English-speaking countries, but residents of each don't speak exactly alike.
  Canadians have a long list of slang terms and colorful expressions that set their dialect apart.
  Words like "keener," "gonger," and "Texas mickey" might confuse Americans.
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• Say goodbye to hotel turndown and these other services people simply don't want to pay for anymore

  09-07-2021 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Hilton discontinued daily housekeeping this week, part of a wider trend in hospitality.
  It's one of several things that customer-facing businesses are realizing they don't need anymore.
  The economy of 2021 is leaving behind parts of the economy of 2019: the physical ones.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  For Americans, early July marks Independence Day. This year, it also marks independence for hospitality workers.A record number of hospitality workers are sim
  
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• Disney Plus Premier Access lets subscribers buy new movies like 'Black Widow' and 'Cruella' while they're still playing in theaters

  09-07-2021 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh star in "Black Widow."
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  With Premier Access, Disney Plus members can pay $30 to unlock select movies while they're in theaters.
  "Black Widow" and "Cruella" are the latest Premier Access titles.
  A Disney Plus subscription costs $8 a month or $80 a year.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyProduct Card (small)(Disney Plus Premier Access) (medium)With the release of "Mulan"
  
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• Apple has reportedly requested streaming rights for NFL Sunday Ticket games

  09-07-2021 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is reportedly in talks to get exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package.
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  The Information reported Apple has requested exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package.
  DirectTV currently offers the NFL Sunday Ticket, but the contract is expiring after the 2022 season.
  Apple TV launched in 2019, but has been slow to amass market share in the crowded streaming arena.
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  Apple wants exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket streaming
  
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• This portable desk is a great solution if your home office is also your bedroom, living room, or dining room

  09-07-2021 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  As people return to offices, portable home-office workspaces may be preferable to permanent setups.
  Ergotron's Mobile Desk is a sit-stand workspace on wheels that's easy to move throughout your home.
  A built-in, recessed cup holder and pneumatic lift offer practicality and ease of use.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyMobile Desk (small)During the pandemic, many people invested in permanent home-office
  
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• New Apple Music subscribers can get 6 months free from Best Buy, no purchase necessary. Here's how to get the deal.

  09-07-2021 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Best Buy is offering a free six-month trial for new Apple Music subscribers.
  This is the best offer we've seen so far, as Apple Music trials usually last for three months.
  Music (medium, Preferred: Best Buy)New Apple Music subscribers can get a free subscription right now from Best Buy. It grants you ad-free access to over 75-million songs on the app for six months - the best offer we've seen yet. Apple Mu
  
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• 'I saved his life': Trump criticized Brett Kavanaugh after the Supreme Court threw out an election-fraud lawsuit, book says

  09-07-2021 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump, right, smiles as he stands with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, left, before a ceremonial swearing in the East Room of the White House on Oct. 8, 2018.
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  Trump slammed Kavanaugh after the Supreme Court dismissed an election-fraud lawsuit last year.
  "Where would he be without me?" Trump said, per a new book. "I saved his life."
  Trump's reaction was detailed in a book by journalist Michael Wolff.
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are expensive, but you should never pay full price - here's how to get the best discount

  09-07-2021 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  If you're paying full price for an expensive Samsung Galaxy S21, you're paying too much.
  AT&T and Verizon have good trade-in offers that let you get a Galaxy S21 for free.
  If your carrier doesn't have a good trade-in offer, you should trade in through Samsung itself.
  You'll often see the huge price tags next to Samsung's high-end Galaxy S21 phones, but there are a couple easy ways to p
  
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• Rick Santorum caught on tape saying Republicans 'don't want the people's will to be done immediately'

  09-07-2021 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former Sen. Rick Santorum.
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  Santorum was secretly taped saying Republicans don't want Democrats carrying out the public's wishes.
  "No! No, no no, we don't want the people's will to be done immediately," he said at a conservative event.
  He also urged activists to flood Manchin and Sinema's offices with calls thanking them for preserving the filibuster.
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  Former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania was filmed saying Republicans are
  
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• The best online sales and deals happening now, including Backcountry, Goldbelly, and Nordstrom

  09-07-2021 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderWe rounded up the best sales and deals happening online today, including discounts at Backcountry, Goldbelly, and Nordstrom.Deals in this story are subject to change throughout the day. The prices listed reflect the deal at the time of publication. For even more deals and savings across the web, check out our roundup of the best deals from Amazon. The best deals available right nowC
  
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• The 6 best gym bags of 2021

  09-07-2021 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Gym bags allow you to comfortably and easily carry workout apparel and gear to and from the gym.The best gym bags keep clothing and accessories organized, making for easy access and efficient storage.
  Our top pick, the Adidas Defender II, is durable, holds plenty of gear, and stays comfortable slung over a shoulder.If you regularly work out at a gym or play a sport, you'll want to own a gym bag to help transport your gear. A dedicated gym bag lets you establish
  
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• Over half of El Salvador's citizens are skeptical of the country's move to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, survey shows

  09-07-2021 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A local business in El Salvador that accepts bitcoin payments.
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  A small survey conducted by a university in El Salvador suggests a majority of citizens are skeptical of bitcoin as legal tender.
  The survey showed that about 54% of respondents viewed the country's bitcoin adoption as "not at all correct."13% of respondents didn't know what bitcoin was when asked to describe it.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
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• US citizens arrested over Haitian President Jovenel Moïse's assassination say they were just translators for hit squad, judge says

  09-07-2021 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  James Solages, left, is a Haitian-American who is a suspect in the killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse
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  Two US citizens arrested over the killing of Haiti's president said they worked as translators for the hit squad.
  One of the Americans said he found an online job listing to serve as a translator.At least 15 people have been detained over the assassination so far.
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  Two Americans arrested in connection with the assas
  
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• Arkansas is the US's new Delta epicenter. Its health director says 'we've done everything we can' to convince people to get vaccinated.

  09-07-2021 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson watches an ad featuring former NBA star Sidney Moncrief that encourages people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, at the state capitol in Little Rock, May 20, 2021.
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  Arkansas is seeing its highest spike in coronavirus cases in nearly five months.
  The spread of the Delta variant has made it a new epicenter of the US outbreak.
  But Arkansas health officials are still struggling to convince people to get vaccinated.
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• The head of the FDA is calling for an investigation into her agency's controversial decision to approve a new Alzheimer's drug

  09-07-2021 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Interim FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock.
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  Interim FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock has asked for an outside investigation into an Alzheimer's drug approval.
  The agency approved the drug, Aduhelm, last month, despite a lack of evidence showing the drug slowed the disease.Officials from Biogen and the FDA worked closely together to revive the drug, raising concerns.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The top leader at the US Food and Drug Administration is asking
  
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• Used Corvettes are worth $26,000 more than they were new last year. Here are 8 more used cars that gained value since 2020.

  09-07-2021 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  2020 Chevrolet Corvette.
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  Used-car prices are at record highs, and prices on some models are spiking.
  CNN analyzed Edmunds.com data to compare new retail prices in 2020 with used retail prices in 2021.
  The Corvette saw the biggest gain of nearly $26,000, due in part to fewer new ones being made.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The used-car market is at record highs, especially for popular styles that are nearly new.Normally, a car loses as much as a quar
  
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• The 30 most useful Command Prompt commands for editing files and managing your PC

  09-07-2021 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're going to use the Command Prompt, you need to know its commands.
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  Command Prompt commands let you manage your computer just by typing.
  Some Command Prompt commands let you move files, while others let you change your internet settings.
  Here are some of the most useful Command Prompt commands, and what they do.
  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  The Command Prompt isn't pretty, but it's one of the most powerful apps on your PC
  
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• Trump advisor said 'I want to f---ing kill myself' when the president tapped him to lead election challenges, according to new book

  09-07-2021 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Trump and his advisor, David Bossie in May 2015.
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  Trump aide David Bossie was "confused" and "appalled" when Trump tapped him to lead election challenges, a new book said.
  "I don't know if congratulations or condolences are in order," a campaign aide said to Bossie.
  "I want to f---ing kill myself," Bossie, who is not a lawyer, reportedly replied.
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  A longtime advisor to former President Donald Trump was less than enthused
  
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• I'm a Dungeons & Dragons 'dungeon master' who makes up to $125 an hour running virtual and in-person games

  09-07-2021 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Todd Carlstrom
  Todd Carlstrom
  Todd Carlstrom is a self-employed Dungeons & Dragons 'dungeon master' based in Brooklyn, New York.
  Since 2019, he's worked full-time leading Dungeons & Dragons games for both adults and kids.
  Here's what his job is like, as told to freelance writer Rose Maura Lorre.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  I've been obsessed with fantasy and have played Dungeons & Dragons since childhood. After college I moved to New York City in 1995 to pursue actin
  
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• 'Oh f--k, how did we miss this?' An upcoming book reveals new details about the meeting where Mark Zuckerberg learned Russia had infiltrated Facebook

  09-07-2021 18:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Washington D.C. on Oct. 23, 2019
  Andrew Harnik/APA new book about Facebook reveals new details about Russian interference in the 2016 election.
  "Oh f---, how did we miss this?" Mark Zuckerberg said during a security brief, according to "An Ugly Truth."
  Russia-based operatives published about 80,000 posts over two years, Facebook admitted in 2017.
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  Mark Zuckerberg was shocked to learn the Russian government had infiltrat
  
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• GM could soar 50% as the auto maker trades more like a tech company in coming years, Wedbush says

  09-07-2021 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM's Chevrolet Volt hybrid car charges at a parking garage.
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  GM shares could pop up by about 50% over the next 12 months, Wedbush analysts say.Investors may start seeing GM more as a play on disruptive technology and less of a traditional auto maker.Analyst Dan Ives set a 12-month price target of $85 per share.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  General Motors shares could jump by nearly 50% over the next year as the automaker's plans for producing more electric v
  
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• Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he's 'totally supportive' of tech users right to fix their gadgets, which Apple has been lobbying against

  09-07-2021 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak.
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  President Biden has signed an order calling for fewer limits on customers' right to fix their tech products.
  Apple and other tech giants are vigorously opposing laws at the federal and state levels.
  Steve Wozniak says he's for the right-to-repair, and that open tech is better for businesses and consumers.
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  Steve Wozniak, who co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs, says he's fully in support of the move
  
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• A 'finfluencer' with millions of followers on social media says Robinhood and other trading apps might do more harm than good to young investors

  09-07-2021 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Retail trading apps could cause issues for young investors according to money expert Tori Dunlap.
  She thinks the apps do not educate their users enough and are not inclusive to minority groups.Robinhood was recently forced to pay $70 million after FINRA accused the app of causing harm to customers.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Young investors, and Gen-Zers in particular, are pouring their spare cash into things like cryptocu
  
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• How to fix a frozen or unresponsive iPhone

  09-07-2021 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To fix a frozen iPhone screen, sometimes all you need to do is allow it to charge for at least an hour.
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  If your iPhone screen is frozen or unresponsive, there are a few things you can try when troubleshooting the problem.First, try a force-restart. If that doesn't work, you can update or reinstall the operating system.If you're still having problems, you can always contact Apple support.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  Dealing with an iPhone that ha
  
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• GOP lawmakers caught on video telling activists to thank Manchin and Sinema for not blowing up the filibuster: 'Without that we would be dead meat'

  09-07-2021 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ).
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  GOP congressmen were caught on tape telling activists to thank Manchin and Sinema for holding firm on the filibuster.
  "Without that we would be dead meat and this thing would be done," a GOP congressman said.
  The filibuster has emerged as a barrier to a major chunk of Biden's agenda.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Several Republican lawmakers were secretly filmed imploring conservative activists to flood a pair of centrist
  
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• Trump blamed getting COVID on Chris Christie and 'tried to duck' from his 'spittle' during debate prep, book says

  09-07-2021 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chris Christie, left, and Donald Trump.
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  Trump was "convinced" that Chris Christie gave him COVID-19, according to a new book.
  Trump had "seen the spittle" come out of Christie's mouth and "tried to duck from the droplets."
  It's unclear how Trump contracted the disease.
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  Former President Donald Trump believed that he contracted COVID-19 last October from ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, according to a forthcoming book by journal
  
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• How much protection you get from one shot of the Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Moderna vaccines, according to the best available data

  09-07-2021 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
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  Millions of people worldwide have had one shot of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines.Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines are likely 80% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 after one dose.
  A single AstraZeneca shot is probably at least 70% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19.
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  More than 183 million Americans and more than 45 million Britons have received their first dose of a two-shot COVID-19 vaccine.The US has authorize
  
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• Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish to go public via $9 billion SPAC merger

  09-07-2021 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Peter Thiel
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  Bullish is going public in a merger with Far Peak Acquisition in a deal valued at $9 billion.
  Bullish is a crypto exchange backed by Peter Thiel, as well as hedge fund managers Alan Howard and Louis Bacon.
  The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021.
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  Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange backed by billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel, on Friday announced it's going public in a merge
  
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• ESPN+: All your questions answered about ESPN's streaming service

  09-07-2021 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  ESPN+ is a subscription streaming service with exclusive sports coverage.
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  ESPN+ is a sports streaming platform with original video content, live games, and in-depth analysis.
  The service is also home to special UFC Fight Night matches and PPV events, like UFC 264.It costs $6/month or $60/year, and you can b
  
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• Tesla just flashed a 'death cross' sell signal for the first time since 2019, signaling more downside ahead

  09-07-2021 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Brendan McDermid/ReutersShares of Tesla flashed a so-called death cross on Friday for the first time since 2019.The death cross is a technical sell signal that often precedes further downside in a stock's price.Tesla's death cross in 2019 was followed up with a decline of about 45%.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.A closely followed technical sell signal was triggered in Tesla this week, suggesting there's more downside ahead for the electric vehicle manuf
  
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• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reshuffled his senior leadership after blaming officials for creating an unexplained 'great crisis'

  09-07-2021 17:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On July 7,2021, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang during national Memorial Day commemorations.
  KCNA via REUTERS
  Kim Jong Un appears to have reshuffled North Korean leadership.
  Photo analysis indicates that multiple high-ranking officials have been demoted.
  The shifts follow expressions of frustration by Kim over the failings of senior officials.
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  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have dramatic
  
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• Extend the freeze on student-loan payments until January, Education Department officials reportedly urge Biden

  09-07-2021 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
  White House/Lawrence Jackson
  Sources told Politico that Education Dept. officials are recommending an extension of the student-loan payment pause.
  The pause is set to lift in October, and officials say an extension to January is necessary for a smooth transition.
  Democrats and organizations want the pause extended through next year to ensure borrowers are prepared.
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  The freeze on student-loan payments, along with zero growth in in
  
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• The best travel pillows of 2021 for quality sleep in the air or on the road

  09-07-2021 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Falling asleep while traveling is difficult, but having a travel pillow can make a big difference.
  The best travel pillow for you will depend on personal sleep and seat preferences.
  All of our choices for the best travel pillows are easy to pack, lightweight, and comfortable.
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  Getting a good night's sleep or even a restful nap when flying can be elusive to even the most seasoned traveler. The excitement of a journey
  
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• Uncle of US citizen accused in Haiti assassination thinks someone 'played on his mind': 'It's not the James I know'

  09-07-2021 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Armed police in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
  Joseph Odelyn/AP Photo
  The uncle of a US citizen arrested in connection to the assassination of the Haitian president thinks his nephew was conned."He's a good boy, respectful," Schubert Dorisme told Insider of his nephew James Solages.Dorisme added, "I think somebody played on his mind for him to do something like that."
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  The uncle of the one of the two US citizens who have been arrested in connection with the a
  
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