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• The US government just warned companies that even indirect ties to forced labor in China's Xinjiang province risks breaking the law

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  Security guards stand at the gates of what is officially known as a vocational skills education centre in Huocheng County.
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  The US warned that companies with investment or supply-chain ties to Xinjiang can face legal risks.
  China has been accused of committing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
  Major US companies have been accused of sourcing cotton and product components in the region.
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  The US on Tuesday cautioned t
  
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• Where to buy an Nvidia or AMD graphics card, the most highly sought-after products in PC gaming right now

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  Nvidia's RTX 30 series graphics cards launched in September 2020, but they've been nearly impossible to find in stores.
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  New Nvidia and AMD graphics cards have driven a PC gaming boom amid an international chip shortage.
  RTX 30 and RX 6000 series cards are made at a variety of price points and performance levels.
  Buying an RTX 30 or RX 6000 series card is incredibly difficult but it's important not to ove
  
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• Video shows French police using tear gas to break up anti-vaccine protests

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  A supporter of French nationalist party "Les Patriotes" (The Patriots) holds a placard during a protest against government's economic and social policies during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Paris, France April 10,2021. The placard reads "No to the health passport".
  REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File PhotoFrench police deployed tear gas on a group of protesters demonstrating Wednesday against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to require a COVID-19 "health pass" to go to restaurants or
  
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• South African authorities are 'monitoring all social media' as riots and looting grip the country

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  People loot an area near a burning warehouse in Durban, South Africa
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  The South African minister of police said that authorities were monitoring social-media platforms in the country.
  "We are engaging the different platforms to track and trace the origins of inflammatory posts and messages inciting violence," he said.
  Violence and protests erupted in the country last week when former President Jacob Zuma was arrested.
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  The South African ministe
  
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• The 5 best closet shelf dividers in 2021

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  Closet shelf dividers are the easiest, cheapest way to instantly organize and separate clothing.
  The Lynk Tall White Solid Shelf Divider is the best because it's sturdy, slim, and affordable.
  There are a couple of reasons why a shelf divider is an absolute must-have for every closet. First and foremost, it's way less expensive than a closet renovation or hiring a professional organizer. It also takes up less space than bins or boxes, while still keeping everyth
  
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• McConnell says Trump deriding him as an 'Old Crow' is 'quite an honor'

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  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell listens to President Donald Trump talks to reporters while hosting Republican congressional leaders and members of Trump's cabinet in the Oval Office at the White House July 20, 2020, in Washington, DC.
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  Former President Donald Trump blasted McConnell as an "Old Crow" over the weekend.
  McConnell seemingly responded in stride, saying that Old Crow was a favored drink of Henry Clay.
  Trump is upset that Richard Shelby has backed an
  
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• Melania Trump's best friend is listed in a never-before-seen address book that apparently belonged to Jeffrey Epstein in 1997

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  Suzanne Johnson and Ghislaine Maxwell attend an event at Doubles Club on October 11, 2012 in New York City.
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  Insider has obtained a never-seen-before address book that appears to have belonged to Jeffrey Epstein in the 1990s.
  The book, which contains entries for 349 people, offers a window into the late pedophile's social circle a full decade prior to the era covered by his previously known "little black book." More than 200 names listed in the book did not appear i
  
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• Wall Street says European stocks offer the best opportunity to lock in gains as the US rally cools

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  The European recovery has much further to run, strategists said.
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  Wall Street firms are increasingly keen on European stocks, as many expect the rapid US rally to slow.
  Strategists say Europe's economy still has further to rebound and that its stocks are cheap.
  They also say the continent has plenty of cyclical stocks that do better when growth and inflation rise.
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  Wall Street strategists hav
  
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• The CEO of a freight-booking company explains the reason behind shipping delays: 'It's simple, Americans are buying more stuff'

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  FILE PHOTO - Shipping containers are seen at the port in Shanghai
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  In an interview with Bloomberg, the CEO of Freightos walked through what is causing shipping delays.
  Your favorite brands are paying 10 times the typical price of shipping your stuff across the ocean.
  It could take years to build enough ships to catch up with demand, Bloomberg reported.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The founder and CEO of online freight-booking platform Freightos walked through the m
  
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• Cathie Wood's Ark Invest abandons Chinese tech stocks amid regulatory crackdown

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  Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesCathie Wood's Ark Invest has rapidly sold its exposure to Chinese technology stocks over the past week.The move comes amid a regulatory crackdown on Chinese tech giants like Didi, Alibaba, and ByteDance."I do think there's a valuation reset," Wood told investors in a monthly webinar on Tuesday.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has slashed its exposure to Chinese tech stocks amid an ongoing regulatory crackdo
  
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• 7 laptop accessories that will boost your productivity at home, school, or work

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  The best laptop accessories enable you to get the most out of your computer.
  They extend the capabilities of your laptop through additional ports and input options.
  Some of our favorites include Aukey's USB-C hub and Logitech's C920 webcam.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyWe use our smartphones for almost everything, but there are still some tasks that are best accomplis
  
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• I've been on more than 15 cruises and just got back from Royal Caribbean's 7-day voyage. Here's how to have the best possible experience while traveling at sea.

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  Halee Whiting.
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  Halee Whiting, 32, is a frequent traveler and cruise enthusiast - she even got married on one.
  She recommends working with a travel agent, getting insurance, and bringing a portable laundry bin.
  Here's her advice for new cruise-goers, as told to freelancer Jamie Killin.
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  I'm a frequent cruise-goer and travel blogger with my own hotel sales consultation company.I've cruised more than 15 times - including on one of the first
  
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• Biden administration announces it will start evacuation flights for Afghans who helped the US military

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  Abdul Wahid Forozan, a former translator for the American military in Afghanistan, holds a sign during a rally near the White House in July 2021.
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  "Operation Allies Refuge" is setting up flights for Afghans who helped the US military during the nearly two-decade war.
  The flights are set to start at the end of July.
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  The Biden Administration will start offering evacuation flights to Afghans who helped the US military during the nearly 2
  
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• Tech stocks can jump another 10% this year on fuel from earnings and massive growth in cybersecurity demand, says Wedbush

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  Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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  Tech stocks could rise by another 10% in the second half of 2021, Wedbush said Wednesday.Analyst Dan Ives sees cloud and cybersecurity stocks as benefiting from spending on products to ward off cyberthreats.Apple and Microsoft are among top picks in the sector.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Tech stocks have rebounded sharply from the losses suffered earlier this year, and should charge even higher through the rest of this year
  
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• George W. Bush says the consequences of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal will be 'unbelievably bad' and it 'breaks my heart'

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  Then-President George W. Bush participates in a video teleconference with Afghanistan Provincial Reconstruction Team Leaders and Brigade Combat Commanders at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 13, 2008.
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  George W. Bush ripped into Joe Biden's withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.Bush warned the pullout endangered women, girls, and people who worked with foreign troops.
  "They're just going to be left behind to be slaughtered by these very brutal people, and it
  
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• As a teacher, the Republican Florida law requiring students and staff to expose their political beliefs is a gross government overreach

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  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at LifeScience Logistics.
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  Florida Republicans passed a law that mandates students and faculty to clarify their political beliefs.
  As an educator and former Republican, the new law is a terrible overreach of government.
  Colleges and universities should be realms of free expression, unmonitored by politicians.
  Matt Walton was the 2015 Republican nominee for the Virginia House of
  
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• Facebook execs weren't happy when their own data showed it perpetuates a right-wing echo chamber

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  President Donald Trump and Fox News host Sean Hannity.
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  Facebook's best-performing pages in the US often are entirely right and far-right wing publications.The data demonstrating as much comes from Facebook's own measurement tool, CrowdTangle.
  In private, Facebook execs have reportedly bristled at the data tool and what it shows.Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Despite claims by some Republican politicians led by former President Trump that social
  
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• Bitcoin, ether and dogecoin briefly slide to lowest in 3 weeks after inflation data sparks fears of faster Fed tightening

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  Bitcoin, ether and dogecoin tumbled to their lowest in weeks after US inflation data.
  Rising inflation has prompted investors to reassess how quickly the Federal Reserve might raise rates.Cryptocurrencies have struggled recently as regulatory scrutiny picked up around the world.
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  Bitcoin dogecoin and cardano's ada token hit their lowest in three weeks at one point on Wednesday before recovering
  
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• Facebook joins Amazon in requesting the FTC's new chairwoman be removed from any investigations, saying she's biased

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  Facebook filed a petition with the FTC to have its chair removed from any company deliberations.
  Facebook's petition comes two weeks after Amazon made a similar one.
  Both companies said Khan is biased given her past criticism of Big Tech.
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  Facebook wants Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan removed from any investigation of the company and has accused her of bias
  
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• Space-transport SPAC Momentus hit with $8 million SEC fine after misleading investors over propulsion technology

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  The SEC announced charges on Tuesday against parties involved in a SPAC deal to take a space-flight company public.A $1.2 billion SPAC deal sought to merge with Momentus, a private start-up working on transporting satellites into space.
  But a test mission yielded "no data to suggest that that thruster would deliver an impulse of any commercial significance."
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  The SEC on Tuesday announced charges aga
  
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• Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg started quitting his positions with the company's subsidiaries days before his indictment

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  Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg exits after his arraignment hearing in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., July 1, 2021.
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  Allen Weisselberg started quitting Trump Org subsidiaries before his indictment, per the Washington Post.
  Prosecutors brought a 15-count indictment against the CFO and the company on July 1.
  Weisselberg and the company pleaded not guilty in a wide-ranging, alleged tax fra
  
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• 11 of the best Airbnbs in Virginia Beach - all within easy walking distance of the sand

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  Known for its entertainment-packed boardwalk and beaches, Virginia Beach is a vibrant resort town.
  We found the best Airbnbs in Virginia Beach to enjoy a summer beach vacation.
  Every Virginia Beach vacation rental we chose is within walking distance of the beach.
  With 35 miles of sandy beaches that stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach is a popular destination with lively h
  
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• Parents are gearing up to spend big on back-to-school stuff, boosted by pandemic savings and the new child tax credit payments

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  While kids anticipate the return to school, parents are ready to buy supplies early and spend more.
  According to Deloitte, K-12 spending could be $32.5 billion this year, 16% higher than last year.
  Some Americans may spend child tax credit payments, which will go out on July 15, on school supplies.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  As the school year approaches, some children will say goodbye to virtual learning and hello to a lot of new back-to-school clothes
  
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• An Ohio hospital accidentally gave the wrong patient a kidney transplant

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  A medical complex, including University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is seen in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018.
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  Two employees at University Hospitals in Cleveland have been placed on leave after the wrong patient received a kidney transplant.
  It's unclear exactly how the mix-up happened, but the hospital is investigating.The hospital said the patient who received the kidney is recovering and that the kidney was compatible
  
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• Insider spoke with 8 of the most powerful Black women in money management about microaggressions, mentors, and career triumphs

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  From left: Kim Lew, president and CEO of the Columbia Investment Management Company; Dekia Scott, CIO of Southern Company; Tina Byles Williams, CEO CIO and founder of Xponance; and Michaela Edwards, partner and portfolio manager at Capricorn Investment Group.
  Columbia Investment Management Company; Southern Company; Xponance; Capricorn Investment Group; Samantha Lee/InsiderInstitutional investors control a combined $70 trillion in assets - and the majority of people managing that massive money
  
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• BlackRock's Larry Fink doesn't believe inflation is going to be transitory - and says bitcoin demand from his clients is very low

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  Larry Fink.
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  BlackRock's Larry Fink is not on the side of the "inflation is transitory" debate."I do not believe inflation is going to be transitory," he said, after consumer prices rose at their fastest since 2008.
  BlackRock clients aren't interested in bitcoin and are more driven by long-term returns, he said.
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  BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC on Wednesday he doesn't believe the surge in inflation gripping the wor
  
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• The chief talent officer of enterprise tech company HPE shares her 3 best pieces of career advice for breaking into in-demand industries

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  Alessandra Ginante Yockelson is chief talent officer at fintech company Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
  She said any aspiring professional can achieve their career goals with the right approach.
  Build your professional and personal confidence and champion diversity at every stage, she said.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Each year, more than half of a million professionals apply to job vacancies at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a fintech company based in Houston, Texa
  
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• Tucker Carlson's first-grade teacher calls his description of her in his book 'the most embellished, crazy thing I ever heard'

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  Fox News opinion host Tucker Carlson.
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  Fox News' Tucker Carlson "embellished" a description of his first-grade teacher, she says.Carlson described her in his book as pushing liberal views on students and not properly teaching.
  The teacher, Marianna Raymond, told the Post the description was "crazy" and not at all true.
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  Fox News host Tucker Carlson exaggerated a "crazy" description of his first-grade teacher as "a parod
  
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• Student-loan companies aren't prepared to restart payments in October, which could be a 'financial catastrophe' for borrowers

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  Elizabeth Warren asked student-loan servicers last month how they were preparing borrowers to restart payments.
  They responded on Tuesday that they need more time, calling the transition into repayment "unprecedented."
  Lawmakers and advocates are calling on Biden to extend the payment freeze through next year.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The resumption of student-loan payments on October 1 is quickly approaching as borrowers, lawmakers, and advocates co
  
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• What is inflation and when you should really start worrying about it

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  Some investors worry that fiscal and monetary stimulus will drive up inflation.
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  Infaltion rose 0.9% from May to June, higher than the consensus estimate of 0.5%.
  Where most expect inflation to be temporary, others fear a dangerous spiral, or "runaway" inflation.
  Here's what you need to know about inflation, where it stands today, and when you should start to worry.
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  After decades of weaker-than-expected price growth, America h
  
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• Remote work is expanding rapidly beyond typical white-collar worker industries

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  Back offices roles in construction and logistics are increasingly going remote.
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  The number of remote roles posted online has risen by as much as 19 times for some UK sectors, according to LinkedIn.
  Remote roles in transport, construction, and retail have grown significantly.
  The rise has been fueled by growing acceptance of remote work, as well as an adoption of technology.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The number of remote job roles being advertised has rise
  
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• Twitch emotes: Everything to know about Twitch's wildly popular take on emoji

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  Twitch emotes have a wide variety of meanings and uses.
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  Twitch emotes are small emoji-like icons that you can use in any Twitch streamer's chat room.
  Twitch streamers with enough viewers can upload their own custom emotes for subscribers to use.
  If you download the third-party extension BetterTTV, you can access dozens of new Twitch emotes for free.
  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  To the untrained eye, reading a Twitch chat can feel like interp
  
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• Watch the viral anti-hijab videos the DOJ says triggered Iranians into trying to kidnap a Brooklyn woman

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  Iranian operatives have been accused of trying to kidnap activist Masih Alinejad
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  The Justice Department on Tuesday accused a group of Iranians of plotting to kidnap Masih Alinejad, an activist in Brooklyn.
  Alinejad ran a viral Facebook account in which she campaigned against Iran's compulsory hijab laws and exposed abuse women face in the country.
  Her My Stealthy Freedom Facebook page features videos and photos submitted by her followers, which show women defying I
  
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• Donald Trump Jr. says destruction of George Floyd mural might be a sign from God

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  Donald Trump Jr.
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  Donald Trump Jr. thinks a destroyed George Floyd mural in Ohio might be a sign from God.
  "I mean you have to wonder if ... a higher power, is telling us something here?!?" he wrote.
  Don Jr. made the comments in a lengthy caption on an Instagram post.
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  In a 131 word Instagram caption, Donald Trump Jr. speculated that the destruction of a George Floyd mural in Toledo, Ohio might be a sign from God.Witnes
  
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• Billionaire investor Mario Gabelli slams stock promoters, touts batteries, and discusses his Berkshire Hathaway bet in a new interview. Here are the 14 best quotes

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  Mario Gabelli.
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  Mario Gabelli questioned SPACs, touted batteries, and slammed pump-and-dump schemes on Twitter.
  The Gamco Investors chief told young people to work hard, save, and invest.
  Gabelli reflected on his lucrative Berkshire Hathaway investment in the mid-1980s.
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  Mario Gabelli blasted pump-and-dump schemes on Twitter, warned that special-purpose acquisition vehicles (SPACs) vary greatly in quality, and trumpeted battery technolo
  
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• JOIN US JULY 15: Crypto experts from Ark Invest and more share their industry outlooks and the biggest opportunities they're pursuing

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  What's Next for Crypto featuring Mrinalini "Ria" Bhutoria of Castle Island Ventures, Yasshine Elmandjra of Ark Invest, and David Grider or Fundstat Global Advisors.
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  Sign up for our event on July 15 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PST.
  No asset class has evoked shock and awe across financial markets this year in the way that cryptocurrencies have. The relatively nascent market pushed the boundaries of what investors had t
  
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• Retail investors are selling their falling meme stocks and fleeing back to safe names like Apple, according to Vanda Research

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  A trader reacts as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 18, 2020.
  Lucas Jackson/ReutersRetail investors are abandoning meme stocks as they continue to fall from their recent peak, according to a note from Vanda Research.Instead of buying speculative stocks, retail investors are buying large cap companies like Apple."While large cap tech stocks have seen decent inflows, speculative tech has seen the lowest retail demand in over a year," the note sa
  
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• Countries are worried that COVID-19 vaccines might be starting to wear off. Despite some concerning signs, it's not yet clear if that's the case.

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  Patients waiting for their a third dose of coronavirus vaccine in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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  Pfizer has suggested that data coming out of Israel means vaccine immunity could be waning.
  But experts told Insider the data is not conclusive.
  Even if immunity did wane, vaccines would continue to protect against severe disease, experts said.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Health authorities are beginning to explore plans for third doses of coronavirus vaccines - ra
  
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• US stocks rise as Fed Chair Powell says the US economic recovery still has further to run before tapering

  14-07-2021 15:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Deutsche Bank said retail investors have been key players in the stock market rally
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  US stocks rose Wednesday on comments from Fed chief Jerome Powell that the US recovery still has further to go before the central bank changes course.Bank earnings continued, with Bank of America and Citigroup reporting second-quarter results.Bitcoin and oil slipped, while gold prices rose.
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  US stocks moved high
  
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• Virgin Galactic plans to introduce 2 new spacecraft that are easier to maintain and turn around for daily flights

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  Virgin Galactic
  Virgin Galactic is offering new shares to raise $500 million to develop its space fleet and spaceports.
  The CEO told the Financial Times the company faces hurdles following the successful flight with founder Richard Branson.
  There will be two more tests this year before commercial passenger flights begin in 2022.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Virgin Galactic is looking to raise $500 million in order to fund the development of its space fleet and expansion of its sp
  
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• The price of vending machine food just jumped by a record amount as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and snack brands hike prices

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  Snack food sold in vending machines soars in price.
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  The price of snack food sold in vending machines in the US was up 2.3% between May and June.
  This is the biggest single-month cost jump on record, according to Axios.
  Food shortages, the labor shortages, and supply chain snafus are leading to price hikes.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Vending machine food prices soared in June.According to the consumer price index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
  
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• Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb warns of a Delta-driven virus peak at the end of September

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  FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb
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  Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb warned of a COVID-19 peak at the end of September.
  The Delta variant would drive up cases over the next few months, he said.
  "The worst is yet to come," Gottlieb told Squawk Box on Wednesday.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former head at the Food and Drug Administration, warned Wednesday that a Delta variant-fueled pandemic peak could hit the US in September. Gottlieb told Squawk Box that mo
  
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• Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn described fleeing Japan in a box as the 'longest wait I've ever experienced in my life'

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  Carlos Ghosn.
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  Ghosn spoke to the BBC about his experience fleeing Japan in a box in December 2019.
  Ghosn, who was accused of fraud, plotted the daring escape from house arrest.
  "The 30 minutes ... was probably the longest wait I've ever experienced in my life," he said.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Carlos Ghosn has described hiding in a box to escape house arrest in Japan as "the longest wait" he had experienced in his life.The former Nissan ch
  
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• China is sending 'grandpa fighter jets' to test Taiwan's defenses

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  A squadron of Chinese Chengdu J-7 fighter jets in 1999.
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  Last month, a Chinese "island encirclement exercise" featured four J-7 fighter jets.
  The J-7 dates back to the 1960s and can be turned into an unmanned aerial vehicle.
  Retired warplanes turned into drones can be used to confuse air-defense systems, and China has embraced them as a low-cost, no-casualty option.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The Chinese military's use of ageing J
  
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• The Trump DOJ tried to seize 3 Washington Post journalists' communications the day before Attorney General William Barr stepped down, new documents show

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  US Attorney General William Barr speaks during a meeting with state attorneys general at the White House.
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  The Trump DOJ tried to obtain three journalists' records days before Attorney General William Barr left office.
  The three Washington Post journalists were covering Russia's influence in the 2016 election.
  The court order was filed on December 22, 2020 - Barr, a powerful Trump ally, left the next day.
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  Former Presid
  
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• Trump emailed supporters an 'official poll' about Biden's Cuba policies where both answers linked to his fundraising page

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  Former President Donald Trump.
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  Trump emailed supporters an "official poll" asking about their thoughts on the US' Cuba policy.
  "Do you agree that Joe Biden MUST stand up to Cuba's Communist regime?" it asked.
  Both "yes" and "no" answers linked to the fundraising page to Trump's Save America PAC.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Former President Donald Trump emailed his supporters an "official poll" about Biden's Cuba policies where both "yes" and "no" answe
  
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• The 25 small and midsize companies with the best leadership teams, according to employees

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  Mike Allen of Axios welcomes the audience to the Axios News Shapers event on the US education system on February 22, 2019 in Washington, DC.
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  Comparably just published its annual list of the companies with the best leadership teams.
  The ranking is based on anonymous employee ratings over a 12-month period.
  Here's the top 25 small and midsize companies with the best leadership teams.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.25. Beiersdorf North AmericaCourtesy of Co
  
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• The 25 large companies with the best leadership teams, according to employees

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  Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Google is one of the companies part of Comparably's best leadership teams ranking.
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  Comparably's latest ranking looks at the companies with the best executives and managers.
  The top companies belong to different industries, from tech to healthcare.
  Here's the top 25 large companies with the best leadership according to employees.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.25. CVS HealthCourtesy of ComparablyLocation: Woonsocket, Rhode
  
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• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants US firms to beam the internet to Cubans via satellite during historic protests

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  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at a roundtable event on July 13 in solidarity with Cubans protesting their government.
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  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that US companies should beam the internet to Cuba.
  Cuba restricted access to some social media sites on July 12 amid anti-government protests.DeSantis said he'd make "some calls" to encourage companies to provide satellite internet to Cuba.
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  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
  
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• The 10 VCs betting the most on turning MDMA and magic mushrooms into medicines

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  Hello,Welcome to Insider Healthcare. I'm Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer, and today in healthcare news:We found the 10 top psychedelic VCs;Delta is hitting heavily Republican states hardest;The US is lagging other countries in sequencing COVID-19 tests.If you're new to this newsletter, sign up here. Comments, tips? Email me at [email protected] or tweet @lydiaramsey125. Let's get to it...
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  Anitram/ShutterstockMeet the top 10 VCs who've bet the most cash on turning MDMA and magic mush
  
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