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• How to update your PS5 controller to keep it working properly

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  There are two ways to update a PS5 controller, but they both go through the same prompt.
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  To update your PS5 controller, accept the update prompt that appears when you turn on the console.
  If you decline the prompt, you'll have to wait a day before you can update your PS5 controllers.
  You can also manually move the PS5's clock up one day to immediately see the update prompt again.
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• The 2021 British Open comes to a close this weekend - you can stream the golf tournament live on Peacock

  16-07-2021 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Professional golfer Justin Rose.
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  The final rounds of the 2021 British Open Championship will be broadcast on NBC on July 17 and 18.
  The British Open can be streamed without cable on Peacock Premium ($5/month)
  You can also stream the British Open on any service that includes NBC and the Golf Channel.
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• How to watch the Tokyo Olympics, starting with the opening ceremony on July 23

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  Simone Biles will compete with the US Women's Gymnastics team at her second Olympic Games.
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  The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo will run from July 23 to August 8 after a one-year delay.
  The opening ceremony will broadcast live on July 23 at 6:55 a.m. ET, with a primetime replay.
  NBC will provide live coverage on its networks, along with highlights on its Peacock streaming service.
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• The 12 best cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to hole up in, from tiny homes to A-frame cabins and tree houses

  16-07-2021 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Vermont is one of the best places in the Northeast to hike, ski, and be outdoors.
  Experts say Airbnb is a safe travel option and all our picks are Airbnb Enhanced Clean homes.We found cozy Vermont Airbnb rentals ranging from $70 to $286 per night to start.
  Vermont, with its beautiful hiking trails, wide-open ski slopes, and seasonal farmers' markets is a year-round delight for nature lovers. Vermont also
  
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• Mike Pence keeps saying 'Black lives are not endangered by police' in a play for white voters as police disproportionately kill Blacks

  16-07-2021 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former Vice President Mike Pence
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  Former Vice President Mike Pence is workshopping a new line on Black Lives Matter.
  "Black lives are not endangered by police. Black lives are saved by police every single day."
  Only about 2 in 5 Republicans viewed police violence as a serious problem, a recent poll found.
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  Former Vice President Mike Pence has been rolling out a new line aimed at Black Lives Matter.Pence, who Insider recently r
  
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• Arizona election officials have only found 182 cases of potential fraud out of over 3 million votes

  16-07-2021 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cyber Ninjas owner Doug Logan, left, a Florida-based consultancy, talks about overseeing a 2020 election ballot audit ordered by the Republican lead Arizona Senate at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in April, 2021.
  Ross D. Franklin/Associated PressElection officials in Arizona have only found 182 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in the 2020 election, the Associated Press reported Friday. The findings come amid a controversial "audit" being conducted
  
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• President Biden's message to Facebook: You're 'killing people'

  16-07-2021 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden speaking at the White House.
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  Joe Biden said platforms like Facebook were "killing people" by spreading vaccine misinformation.
  "The only pandemic we have is among the unvaccinated, and they're killing people," he said.
  "The facts show that Facebook is helping save lives. Period," a Facebook spokesperson told Insider.
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  President Joe Biden said on Friday that platforms like Facebook were "killing peop
  
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• Fauci: Vaccinated people who contract COVID-19 are far less likely to spread the virus than unvaccinated people

  16-07-2021 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Dr. Anthony Fauci said it would be "reasonable" to assume vaccinated people are less likely to spread COVID-19.
  Vaccinated people who get COVID-19 typically have less virus in their nasal passages.
  That would suggest that breakthrough infections are less contagious than infections in unvaccinated people.
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  Fully vaccinated people who get "breakthrough" cases of COVID-19 are probably less likely to spread the virus to others, Dr. Anth
  
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• Rochester mayor Lovely Warren and her estranged husband face weapons possession, child-endangerment charges

  16-07-2021 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mayor Lovely A. Warren speaks to media following the death of a Black man, Daniel Prude, after police put a spit hood over his head during an arrest on March 23, in Rochester, New York, U.S. September 3, 2020.
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  Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and her husband were indicted on charges of criminally possessing a firearm.
  They were also charged with endangering their child by not locking away the firearm.
  Warren had been seeking reelection, but lost in a Democratic primary last
  
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• Jen Psaki rejects Fox News reporter Peter Doocy's 'loaded and inaccurate' claim that the White House is 'spying' on Facebook profiles

  16-07-2021 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
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  Jen Psaki on Friday called a Fox News reporter's question "loaded and inaccurate."
  The reporter, Peter Doocy, had asked whether the White House was spying on Facebook accounts.
  Psaki rejected the claim, saying that the profiles are public.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday dismissed a Fox News reporter's claim that the Biden administration was "spying" on Facebook accounts tha
  
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• This $399 handheld gaming system lets you play PC games on the go - here's how to preorder it now

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  Valve's Steam Deck will launch in December for $399.
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  Valve's Steam Deck is a portable gaming PC scheduled to launch in December.
  Steam Deck reservations became available July 16, with prices starting at $399.
  Valve is making a Steam Deck dock for connecting a TV or monitor, but it will be sold separately.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickySteam Deck (small)Valve's Steam Deck is a handheld gaming computer
  
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• How to delete a comment on Instagram, or hide and restrict comments

  16-07-2021 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There's a few different ways to delete or hide comments on Instagram.
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  You can delete a comment on Instagram if you've written it on someone else's post, or if someone else has written it on your post.You can also hide offensive comments, or block certain users' comments on your posts.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  Social media may be forever, but a comment with a typo, or one that you regret posting, doesn't have to stick if you don't want it t
  
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• Caitlyn Jenner says she's got a 'work commitment' amid reports she flew to Australia to film 'Celebrity Big Brother'

  16-07-2021 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Caitlyn Jenner.
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  Caitlyn Jenner said that she is "honoring a work commitment" amid reports that she flew to Australia to film "Celebrity Big Brother."
  Jenner is hoping to defeat Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a September recall election.The Olympic champion and reality TV star insists she has not paused her campaign.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  California gubernatorial hopeful Caitlyn Jenner said Friday that she is "honoring a work co
  
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• Dow slides 300 points to cap off first weekly decline in a month amid inflation worries

  16-07-2021 22:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, U.S., March 3, 2020.
  Andrew Kelly/ReutersUS stocks dropped on Friday as investor concerns about rising inflation continued to linger.A better-than-expected June retail sales report was unable to move stocks higher.US consumers spent $621 billion at retail stores in June, representing an increase of 0.6%. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.US stocks fell on Friday a
  
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• This celebrity stylist turned LeBron James into a fashion icon

  16-07-2021 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stylist Rachel Johnson took LeBron James from NBA all-star to fashion superstar.
  Johnson's influence spread throughout the NBA and bled into other sports. She has also styled Victor Cruz, Cam Newton, and Amar'e Stoudemire.
  Johnson's work with athletes has helped add diversity and inclusivity to the fashion industry.
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  Following is a transcript of the video.Rachel Johnson: My name is Rachel Johnson. I am a celebrity wardrobe stylist and the CEO a
  
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• Yes, the Nintendo Switch has Bluetooth - here's how to connect a headset or new controller

  16-07-2021 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Switch's Bluetooth features are limited.
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  The Nintendo Switch does have Bluetooth, but only for connecting controllers.
  You can't connect Bluetooth headphones or other accessories to the Switch without buying a special adapter.
  These Bluetooth adapters can be used when the Switch is docked or in handheld mode.
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  Between wireless controllers and wireless headphones, Bluetooth is one of the most popular technologies around today.
  
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• If Jeff Bezos' rocket fails during launch, an emergency system should jettison him to safety

  16-07-2021 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jeff Bezos (left) is launching aboard a rocket with an emergency escape system (right).
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  Jeff Bezos, his brother, an 82-year-old aviator, and a Dutch teen are launching to space on Tuesday.
  They'll fly on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, which is well tested, but spaceflight is always risky.
  If the rocket fails, an emergency escape system should jettison the passengers to safety.
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• A Russian passenger plane that disappeared in Siberia has been located with all 19 people aboard still alive

  16-07-2021 21:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An Antonov An-28 plane, the same type of plane that made a hard landing in Siberia.
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  An Antonov-28 plane, operated by regional airline SiLA, has been found after making an emergency landing in Siberia.All 19 passengers on board are alive and are being evacuated.A source told Interfax that the flight "stopped communicating" mid-flight and had disappeared off radar.
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  A Russian plane that disappeared off radar near the Tomsk re
  
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• Walmart fired an employee with Down syndrome who worked there for 16 years. A jury said it should pay her $125 million.

  16-07-2021 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Walmart was hit with a $125 million verdict on Friday in a disability-discrimination case.The company fired Marlo Spaeth, an employee with Down syndrome who worked at Walmart for 16 years.Walmart said it expected the verdict to be reduced to $300,000 because of a federal law.
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  A federal jury determined on Friday that Walmart violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when it fired an employee with Down syndrome following issues
  
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• 9 dating apps that are perfect for people who are sick of Tinder

  16-07-2021 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  With lockdowns ending, single people are ready to get back into the dating scene.
  Online dating remains a favorite way to meet people, with over 270 million users globally in 2020.
  Tinder still dominates the US market, but new apps are winning fans with younger users.
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  As hot vax summer rages on with more people fully vaccinated, Americans feel increasingly comfortable meeting face-to-face to date. Dating apps remain a popul
  
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• Top Stories this PM: Trump implicated in org probe; Europe's devastating floods; Subway's free promo fail

  16-07-2021 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Good afternoon. Here are the top stories so far today.For more daily and weekly briefings, sign up for our newsletters here.What happened today:Trump is implicated. A witness in the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into the Trump Organization told prosecutors that Donald Trump once personally offered to pay school costs for employees' family members in place of a raise in order to avoid paying taxes, The Daily Beast reported. The revelation could bolster any charges that prosecutors c
  
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• College students can save big on streaming services - check out deals from Amazon Prime, Hulu, Paramount Plus, and more

  16-07-2021 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Many streaming services offer discounts for college students.
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  College students can save money on many streaming services by claiming special discounts.
  Some of the best student discounts include deals on Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount Plus, and more.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyWhile living in a shared dorm room my freshman year of college, I started regularly watching late-night
  
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• Uber CEO: CEOs are paid too much

  16-07-2021 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Uber CEO said CEOs are paid fairly based on the market, but shouldn't be valued so highly by society.
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  Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi thinks his fellow C-suiters are overpaid, he told The New York Times.He made around $12 million in 2020 and more than $42 million in 2019, when you include stock bonuses.CEO pay rose sharply in 2020, with several executives raking in paydays in excess of $100 million.
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  Uber's top dog Dara Kho
  
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• How to remove followers on your Instagram account without them finding out

  16-07-2021 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's easy to remove specific followers from your followers list on Instagram.
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  You can remove followers on Instagram so that they can no longer view your content.You can remove a follower from your Followers list on your profile, or from the follower's profile.When you remove a follower, they aren't notified of the change, but they can still request to follow you back.
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  If you want to prevent certain people from viewing
  
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• 30 years of stunning photos show why NASA fought so hard to save its Hubble Space Telescope from a mysterious glitch

  16-07-2021 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Galaxy Messier 94, imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope, is rapidly forming new stars in the bright ring surrounding it.
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  NASA finally fixed the Hubble Space Telescope after a mysterious glitch took it offline more than a month ago.
  Hubble is the world's most powerful space telescope. During 3 decades in orbit, it has helped astronomers calculate the age and expansion of the universe, study far-away planets, and probe the secrets of dark matter.In that time, the iconic observatory has also
  
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• SCOTT GALLOWAY: I grew up in an economically insecure household. I know 35 million families receiving payments from the Child Tax Credit program is a good thing.

  16-07-2021 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the US, 44% of children live in low-income households and 45% of food stamps recipients are kids.
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  Scott Galloway is a bestselling author and professor of marketing at NYU Stern.
  The following is a recent post, republished with permission, that originally ran on his blog, "No Mercy / No Malice."
  In it, Galloway shares how growing up in an economically insecure household shaped him as an adult.
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  Yesterday, 35 million fami
  
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• John Bolton says Trump isn't 'capable' of staging a coup because 'that requires advance thinking, planning, strategizing'

  16-07-2021 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  National Security Adviser John Bolton speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.
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  John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, dunked on his ex-boss on Friday.
  Bolton said Trump isn't "capable" of staging an actual coup.
  This comes after Trump said "if I was going to do a coup," it wouldn't be with Gen. Mark Milley.
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  John Bolton, the former national security adviser in the Trump ad
  
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• Arizona Democrats call for investigation after report that Trump, Giuliani pressured state elections officials

  16-07-2021 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Briefing Room of the White House on September 27, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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  Phone records show that ex-President Trump and his allies pressured Arizona elections officials.
  "We need you to stop the counting," Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward told an official in Maricopa County.
  President Joe Biden won Arizona by more than 10,000 votes.
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• Uber's CEO says he 'nearly got killed' while delivering for UberEats on bike in San Francisco

  16-07-2021 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber's CEO.
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  Uber's CEO delivered food for UberEats, and he told The New York Times he "nearly got killed."
  Dara Khosrowshahi said "traffic was nuts" as he rode his bike near a baseball park in San Francisco.
  He said he spent time delivering food in late June and made about 0.3% of his daily salary.
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  Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi delivered for UberEats via bike in late June, and San Francisco's bustling streets app
  
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• CryptoPunks: pixelated avatars that the wealthy are snapping up for millions of dollars

  16-07-2021 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Millionaires are clamoring to buy CryptoPunks, the funky digital avatars shaking up the art world.
  These 10,000 unique characters are worth almost $400 million - the cheapest CryptoPunk costs $37,638.
  Billionaire Shalom Meckenzie just bought a rare "Covid Alien" avatar for over $11.7 million.
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  These pixelated avatars, known as "CryptoPunks," were first released in 2017 by creators Matt Ha
  
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• NASA has finally fixed the Hubble Space Telescope after almost 5 weeks of troubleshooting a mysterious glitch

  16-07-2021 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit above Earth.
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  NASA finally fixed the Hubble Space Telescope after nearly five weeks without science operations.
  Hubble switched to backup hardware to correct the mysterious glitch that took it offline.
  Hubble's age likely caused the problem. NASA hopes it still has a few more years.
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  NASA has finally fixed its Hubble Space Telescope after weeks of troubleshooting a mysterious glitch.On Friday, the agency announc
  
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• My dream wedding venue became a Margaritaville - here are the good, bad, and puzzling changes made to an iconic midcentury Palm Springs hotel

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  My wedding at the Riviera vs. the giant flip flop in the Margaritaville Palm Springs lobby.
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  I held my dream wedding at the Riviera Palm Springs in California, a hotel rich with Hollywood lore.
  It has since reopened as a Margaritaville resort - a contrast to its history as a midcentury hotel.
  Despite the bittersweet changes, it has become a value-oriented, family-
  
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• Former Trump official says the GOP is the 'number 1 national security threat' to the US, bigger than ISIS or Russia

  16-07-2021 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., talks with President Donald Trump during an event on California water accessibility, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Bakersfield, Calif.
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  An ex-Trump official said the GOP is the top national security threat to the US."Unless my Party reforms, its extremist elements represent the leading threat to our democracy," he said.
  Democracy scholars have issued similar warnings about the GOP, particularly since January 6.
  See mo
  
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• How to block or unblock someone on Instagram from Settings or from the user's profile

  16-07-2021 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's easy to unblock a user on Instagram, either from Settings or from that user's profile.
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  You can unblock someone on the Instagram app from Settings or their profile.When you unblock someone on Instagram, they can message you and view your profile if it's public.Blocked Instagram users are unable to see your posts and stories, message you, or follow you.
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  Instagram is a great place to share photos with your frien
  
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• The best deals and sales happening on Amazon right now - save on Apple AirPods Max and the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro

  16-07-2021 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  We update this list of Amazon deals every day with the new discounts as they crop up.
  You can sign up for a free 30-day membership trial to get Prime shipping along with other perks.Amazon's dynamic pricing strategy can make shopping tricky for the average consumer, but if you know where to look⁠ - and when to act fast⁠ - Prime members can s
  
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• Moderna spikes 11% to record highs after it is selected to be added to S&P 500

  16-07-2021 19:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lucas Jackson/ReutersShares of Moderna spiked 11% to record highs on Friday after it was selected to be added to the S&P 500 index.The mRNA biotech platform will replace Alexion Pharmaceuticals in the index shake-up.Shares of Moderna eclipsed a $100 billion valuation for the first time on Thursday.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Moderna jumped as much as 11% on Friday after it was selected to be included in the S&P 500 index.The mRNA biotech platf
  
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• Walmart workers reveal the most shocking part of their jobs, from customers snacking in the store to people trying to return boxes filled with bricks or well-worn underwear

  16-07-2021 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Walmart is the biggest retailer in the world, and its millions of employees must deal with the public every day.
  We asked six Walmart workers about their shocking experiences on the job.
  They spoke about stress, teamwork, and shoppers "grazing" in the produce section.
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  Anyone working a public-facing job might expect to encounter some shocking moments, especially in the retail industry. That's espec
  
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• Le Creuset has a Specials section where you can find discounted Dutch ovens, frying pans, and kettles - here are the best deals

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  Le Creuset, known for its beautiful cookware, has specials you can shop year-round featuring huge discounts.Some of our favorites, including the Mini Cocottes Set, are included in the discounts.
  We've listed more of our favorite deals below.
  Le Creuset is known for its beautiful, well-crafted, and oftentimes, pricey cookware. While we've found that they're worth the price, it definitely helps
  
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• Car dealerships have turned 'cutthroat' amid a buying frenzy and dwindling car inventories

  16-07-2021 19:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The pandemic has upended the market for new and used cars.
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  The frenzied car market is pitting car salespeople against one another, Bloomberg reported.
  New and used car prices have skyrocketed during the pandemic amid a shortage of vehicles.Some dealers are even shelling out to buy leased vehicles years before the end of their term.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The pandemic has upended the market for new and used cars, sending prices skyrocketing and
  
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