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• Alaska Airlines just launched a 3-day sale, starting at $39 - here are the best deals, including cross-country and Hawaii flights

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  Alaska Airlines launched a three-day sale with one-way fares as low as $39 for travel into December.
  We found cross country and Hawaii flights for just $99, and first-class fares starting at $69.
  Read more about how the Insider Reviews team evaluates deals and why you should trust us.
  After more than a year of cancelled vacations, Alaska Airlines is encouraging travelers to get back out there wit
  
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• The best teacher discounts of 2021, including deals from Apple, Madewell, and Microsoft

  03-08-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Ahead of back-to-school season, several retailers are offering discounts exclusively for teachers. We've rounded up the best ones here.
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  Teachers can save money with exclusive offers online and in-store.
  We put together a list of the best back-to-school discounts and freebies for teachers.
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• Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed a female state trooper on his detail, AG investigation finds

  03-08-2021 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
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  Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed a female state trooper on his detail, AG investigation finds.Cuomo touched her on multiple occasions and asked questions like why she wasn't wearing a dress, according to the AG's report.
  The investigation led by the New York AG's investigation found Cuomo harrassed 11 women.See more stories on Insider's business page.
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• AOC INTERVIEW: Biden's argument that his hands are tied on evictions 'doesn't really hold water' and he should risk a Supreme Court showdown

  03-08-2021 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez protests the expiration of the federal eviction moratorium on the steps of the US Capitol.
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  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Insider that Biden must buy time for Congress to act on evictions.
  She's not buying the administration's legal argument, saying "it doesn't really hold water."
  "We need the administration to buy Congress time to authorize a larger, longer-term extension," she said.
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• The IMF has approved a $650 billion Covid-19 aid package, mainly going to rich countries - but it's urging them to share

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  FILE PHOTO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters building is seen ahead of the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington
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  The IMF has voted for a $650 billion COVID-19 aid package to support struggling countries, its biggest distribution of reserves ever.Aid will be given in line with fund shareholdings, meaning the majority will go to developed countries.
  But the IMF is encouraging them to channel some funds to poorer countries, typically harder hit by the pandemic.
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• Investment in crypto products has fallen for a 4th straight week, with bitcoin logging a 2nd monthly outflow in July: CoinShares

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  Crypto products saw 4 weeks of outflows, with $19.5 million in the week to July 30, according to CoinShares.
  Bitcoin saw $67.8 million in outflows, while ether saw outflows of $1.9 million over the course of July.
  Investors were using the "recent strength in prices to take profits" the report said.
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  Investment in crypto products fell for a fourth consecutive week in late July, with bitcoin "bearing the bru
  
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• A new ETF seeks to allow investors to bet against Cathie Wood's flagship Ark Invest fund

  03-08-2021 17:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesA proposed ETF from Tuttle Capital Management seeks to gain from Ark Invest's pain.The proposed Short ARKK ETF would enter swap contracts to bet against the flagship fund from Cathie Wood, according to its prospectus. Ark's Disruptive Innovation ETF fell more than 8% in July and is down about 3% year-to-date.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.A proposed ETF would allow investors to bet against Ark Invest's flagship Disruptive Innova
  
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• NY AG Letitia James said she's 'inspired' by the women who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment: 'More importantly, I believe them'

  03-08-2021 17:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks after leaving the Supreme Court after oral arguments were heard in the case of President Trump's decision to end the Obama-era, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Supreme Court in Washington.
  AP Photo/Alex BrandonNew York State Attorney General Letitia James says she believes women who came forward with allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.James made the comment during a press conference on Tuesda
  
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• Voyager Digital's token spikes 42% as day traders cheer the firm's acquisition of crypto custody and payments platform Coinify

  03-08-2021 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Voyager Token spiked 42% to a 24 hour high of $3.44 Tuesday as traders cheered on the coin's parent company's new acquisition.
  On Monday Voyager Digital said it will acquire crypto payments firm Coinify.The Voyager Token is the 89th largest crypto by market capitalization according to CoinMarketCap data.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Voyager Token spiked 42% to a 24-hour high of $3.44 around 9:10 a.m. ET on Tuesday
  
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• How the US military's first stealth aircraft got shot down

  03-08-2021 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An F-117 Nighthawk over Death Valley, February 27, 2019.
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  When the F-117 Nighthawk arrived in 1983, it was the US military's first stealth aircraft.
  When a F-117 was shot down over the Balkans in 1999, it showed that stealth didn't mean invulnerable.
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  Stealth is all the rage today when it comes to military aviation, and it remains a defining characteristic for today's fifth-generation fighter aircraft.But the stealthy warplane
  
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• 'I've got to launch the f------ rocket!': Elon Musk's fits of rage against employees documented in new book about Tesla's history

  03-08-2021 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk's hot temper has been long-documented.
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  As Tesla rose to dominance, many employees drew the ire of its longtime CEO Elon Musk.
  Musk would frequently curse out executives and lower-ranking workers, and storm out of meetings. The new anecdotes come from the new book "Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century."
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  "I don't have time for this," Elon Musk yelled as he stormed out of a meeting about T
  
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• New York Attorney General's office finds Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women

  03-08-2021 17:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York Attorney General Tish James
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  The New York Attorney General's office investigation found that Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women.It found Cuomo harassed multiple female members of his own staff, state employees, and a State Trooper.The independent investigators detailed their findings in a 168-report released Tuesday.See more stories on Insider's business page.
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• Chinese crypto addresses have sent over $2 billion to scammers in the last 2 years, report says

  03-08-2021 17:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  China is increasingly cracking down on bitcoin.
  Florence Lo/Illustration/Reuters
  Chinese crypto addresses have sent $2.2 billion worth of digital assets to illicit activities.
  But transactions have since fallen due to the absence of large-scale schemes such as the PlusToken scam in 2019.
  The study, conducted between April 2019 and June 2021, was published by Chainalysis on Tuesday.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Chinese cryptocurrency addresses sent $2.
  
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• SEC chief Gary Gensler says crypto will become mainstream only if clear rules are in place as he plans tighter regulation

  03-08-2021 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Gary Gensler became the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission in April.
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  SEC Chair Gary Gensler said crypto would take off only if there were clear rules around the market.
  He said investors needed more protection from fraud and suggested he wanted to focus on exchanges.
  He said the SEC was looking at at least seven crypto areas, including DeFi, stablecoins, and ETFs.
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• Pentagon on lockdown after reports of gunshots fired at nearby Metro station

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  Carlos Barria/ReutersThe Pentagon was placed in lockdown Tuesday morning around 11 a.m. after reports of gunfire near a platform at its Metro station. An announcement at the Pentagon said the facility was on lockdown to "police activity," the Associated Press reported."The Pentagon currently is on lock down due to an incident at the Pentagon Transit Center," the Pentagon Force Protection Agency said in statement. "We are asking the public to please avoid the area. More information will be forthc
  
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• Hungryroot is a lifesaver when I'm burnt out on cooking - its nutritious, plant-based meal kits take just a few minutes to assemble

  03-08-2021 17:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Hungryroot is a combination of meal kit delivery service and online grocery store.It recommends plant-based groceries based on your preferences, along with recipes on how to use them.I loved the service because meals were delicious and took far less time to make than other meal delivery services.
  Meal Delivery (6 servings) (small)Table of Contents: Masthead StickyWhen it comes to eating nutritious mea
  
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• A pro-Trump Arizona state senator called for the mass imprisonment of Maricopa County officials after they condemned the election audit

  03-08-2021 17:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wendy Rogers.
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  The Maricopa Board of Supervisors recently condemned the election audit and rejected new subpoenas.
  Wendy Rogers called for the election officials to be placed in "solitary confinement cells" in response.
  The board's head had called the highly partisan audit an "adventure in never-never land."
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  An Arizona state senator has called for members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to be imprisoned after
  
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• Your Whole Foods delivery order is getting about $10 more expensive if you live in one of these 6 cities

  03-08-2021 16:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Amazon plans to add a $9.95 fee to Whole Foods grocery deliveries through Prime in some markets.
  Prime members across six US markets have been informed of the new fee.
  The company said the service charge will help offset operating costs.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Amazon is adding on a $9.95 delivery fee to Prime orders of Whole Foods' items across six US markets.A Whole Foods spokesperson told Insider the fee will be rolled out in the greater Detroit
  
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• Black Friday will be on November 26th this year, but deals will likely begin earlier. Here's what to expect during one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

  03-08-2021 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Alyssa Powell/InsiderBlack Friday 2021 is one of the most hotly anticipated shopping holidays of the year. Below, learn everything you need to know about Black Friday 2021, including the important dates to know, where to shop, and what to buy in November 26, plus the best deals available right now. Table of Contents: Masthead StickyBest deals available right nowC
  
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• The best deals and sales happening on Amazon right now - save on Apple TV, Bowflex kettle bell, and Instant Pot

  03-08-2021 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Amazon Best Deals and Sales
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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.Read more about how the Insider Reviews team evaluates deals and why you should trust us.
  Amazon's dynamic pricing strategy can make shopping tricky for the average consumer
  
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• Billionaires use family offices to invest their wealth. Here are the top advisors, lawyers, and recruiters who help build them.

  03-08-2021 16:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Todd Angkatavanich, Natasha Pearl, Bill Bjiesse, and Lisa Featherngill.
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  As global wealth surges, more people want to start family offices to take control of their finances.
  Insider spoke to more than a dozen industry insiders to compile a list of 21 must-know experts.
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  Whether they're rags-to-riches entrepreneurs or
  
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• Trump's HHS secretary says former president should have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine on national television

  03-08-2021 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former US President Donald Trump speaks with former Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar during a meeting with the White House Coronavirus Task Force in Cabinet Room of the White House on March 2, 2020.
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  Alex Azar said Trump would have encouraged "trust and confidence" in the vaccine by getting it on TV
  Azar also said that the Trump administration could have done more to address vaccine hesitancy
  Azar said vaccine refusal by 'fellow conservatives and Republi
  
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• Alpha measures the performance of an investment in comparison to a benchmark index

  03-08-2021 16:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An investor or fund manager who wants to produce alpha will try to actively buy and sell investments to earn a greater return than the benchmark index.
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  Alpha is a financial metric that shows how an investment performs relative to a benchmark index.
  An investment that has positive alpha is outperforming the index.
  Alpha is one of five risk ratios investors can use to build a risk-adjusted portfolio.
  Visit Insider's Investing Reference library for more stories.
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• Sen. Lindsey Graham may have exposed multiple senators to COVID-19 on Joe Manchin's DC houseboat

  03-08-2021 16:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin hosted Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and others on his houseboat this weekend.
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  Sen. Joe Manchin hosted multiple senators, including Lindsey Graham, on his houseboat over the weekend.Graham announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday morning.Manchin and Sens. Jacky Rosen and Mark Kelly were all in contact with Graham on the boat.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, hosted a group
  
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• The Capitol police officer who testified he was called a 'n-----' during the Jan. 6 riot says he's since been targeted with racist abuse online

  03-08-2021 16:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Officer Dunn, who responded to the Capitol insurrection on January 6, testified to the House Select Committee as part of their investigation into the riots.
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  US Capitol Police Officer Harry A. Dunn says he's faced racist abuse after testifying on the Capitol riot.He said he's faced racist abuse on Facebook, Twitter, and email over the last week.
  During his testimony last week, Dunn said it was the first time he was called the n-word while in uniform.
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• Legendary tech VC Marc Andreessen says Warren Buffett's philosophy of putting all your eggs in one basket is the best investment advice

  03-08-2021 16:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Andreessen Horowitz partner, Marc Andreessen.
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  Warren Buffett's investment advice is the most useful that Marc Andreessen knows of.
  He praised Buffett's advice of putting all your eggs in one basket and watching it like a hawk.
  Andreessen suggested putting money into an S&P 500 Index Fund, and warned against getting "fancy."
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  The best investment advice Marc Andreessen has ever heard is from Warren
  
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• Kim Jong Un was pictured with a strange green mark and a band-aid on the back of his head, fueling further theories about his health

  03-08-2021 16:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A July 30 report on Korea Central Television shows Kim Jong Un with the band aid on the back of his head.
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  Kim Jong Un was seen with a strange mark and a band-aid on the back of his head.
  The North Korean leader had the seeming injury at two July military events, NK News reported.
  Kim's health is a matter of intense speculation, providing an insight into his secretive regime.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Kim Jong Un, North Korea's supreme leader, was pictured with a
  
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• How one Dutch company is making vegan leather from mangoes

  03-08-2021 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over half of the mangoes in Europe are imported or traded by the Netherlands.One Dutch company is turning the wasted mangoes into vegan leather.
  But it faces major competition from the $396 billion leather industry.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Hugo de Boon and Koen Meerkerk started the company Fruitleather in 2015. "We want to turn something valueless into something that has value," said Koen. Fruitleather gets the mangoes from Total Exotics, a Dutch firm that imports 6 million
  
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• EXTENDED: For another 10 hours you can shop exclusive deals on Goldbelly, Naked Wines, Drizly, and more

  03-08-2021 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  We've extended our Secret Sale to 8pm EDT on August 3, so you have several more hours to shop the deals.
  We've got deals on Drizly, Goldbelly, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Brooklinen, Mesken, Coop Home Goods, Omigo, and Naked Wines.
  You won't find these discounts anywhere else.
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• Singapore grants its first-ever crypto exchange license as the industry remains wary of China

  03-08-2021 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  A visitor speaks to security officers at the building of the Monetary Authority of Singapore in Singapore
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  Singapore has taken the first step in formalizing crypto exchanges, as the crypto-curious city-state benefits from the exodus from China, according to a Financial Times report.Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve is the first to receive the formal go-ahead, with over a hundred applications remaining on the MAS's docket.
  Singapore has seen a wave of interest from th
  
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• The ethereum upgrade which will destroy coins is happening August 5. Here are 4 things you need to know.

  03-08-2021 15:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  The ethereum network runs the ether cryptocurrency, the second-biggest after bitcoin.
  Dado Ruvic/Reuters
  A major ethereum network upgrade is due on Thursday, codenamed EIP-1559.
  The change has excited some investors as it will start to destroy or "burn" ether coins.
  Insider breaks down four things you need to know about the upgrade.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  A hotly anticipated upgrade is coming to the ethereum network on Thursday, which will chan
  
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• Blizzard Entertainment president J. Allen Brack steps down following company's sexual harassment lawsuit

  03-08-2021 15:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  J. Allen Brack, president of "Call of Duty" maker Blizzard Entertainment, stepped down on Tuesday.
  Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra were named as Blizzard's new co-leaders.Last week, the state of California sued Activision Blizzard in a labor lawsuit over sexual harassment claims.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Blizzard Entertainment president J. Allen Brack is stepping down, the company announced on Tuesday. Activision Blizzard, the maker of popular video games suc
  
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• New York City will require proof of vaccination for indoor activities including going to restaurants, gyms, and performances

  03-08-2021 15:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A crowd of tourists in Times Square in March.
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  New York City will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor activities like dining.
  Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the rule and a Key to NYC Pass on Tuesday morning.
  Official data indicates that nearly 40% of city residents are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced a requirement that people provide pro
  
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• The most successful families are run like mini companies. An expert shares the best exercise to help parents get started.

  03-08-2021 15:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Emily Oster.
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  Emily Oster is an author, data economist, and professor of economics at Brown University.
  The following is an excerpt from her book, "THE FAMILY FIRM: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years".
  In it, Oster details an exercise all caregivers can take to help align family values and lower daily stress.
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  The following is an excerpt from "The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Maki
  
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• It takes Black women 19 months to equal a white man's annual earnings

  03-08-2021 15:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Black women make 63 cents for every dollar non-Hispanic white men make.
  According to NWLC, that means a loss of almost a million dollars over a 40-year career.
  There are different things policymakers and companies can do to close this pay gap.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  August 3 is Black women's Equal Pay Day. That is, it will take a typical Black woman starting on January 1, 2020 an additional seven months into 2021 to earn what non-Hispanic white men made
  
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• Biden thinks pressuring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire could backfire, report says

  03-08-2021 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
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  The White House won't pressure Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, Axios reports.Some activist groups are calling for him to retire before the 2022 midterms so Biden can choose his replacement.
  But sources close to Biden said he thinks it's "tactically stupid" to push Breyer to step down, Axios said.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  President Joe Biden and the White House are resisting joining calls for Ju
  
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• US stocks edge higher as investors digest a flood of earnings reports

  03-08-2021 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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  Major indexes rose Tuesday after losing ground a day earlier.
  Earnings reports continue to roll in, including better-than-expected earnings from Marriott.
  Tyson Foods becomes the latest company to require vaccination for workers to combat COVID-19.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  US stocks rose modestly Tuesday as more companies turned in earnings reports that surpassed analyst expectations while investors
  
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• 12 reasons why an Amazon Prime membership is worth the $119 annual fee

  03-08-2021 15:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  We think Amazon Prime is worth the money. Keep reading to find out why.
  Amazon
  Amazon Prime is $119 for an annual membership, or $12.99 per month.
  The subscription is a great deal if you plan to use its features, whether sparingly or to shop the daily sales.
  Read more about how the Insider Reviews team evaluates deals and why you should trust us.
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• Translate Bio soars 30% after Sanofi agrees to buy the mRNA company for $3.2 billion

  03-08-2021 15:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sanofi annual results news conference in Paris
  ReutersShares of Translate Bio surged 30% on Tuesday after Sanofi agreed to buy the mRNA developer for $3.2 billion.Sanofi will purchase Translate Bio for $38 per share in cash and fast track its mRNA technology.The move comes following the success of Moderna, which developed a mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Sanofi's agreement to buy Translate Bio for $3.2 billion sent shares of
  
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• NATO fighter jets intercepted 2 rarely seen Russian electronic-warfare planes

  03-08-2021 15:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Spanish Eurofighter intercepts a Russian IL-22 PP MUTE, a specialized electronic warfare aircraft, July 29, 2021.
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  NATO fighter jets intercepted several Russian aircraft over the Baltics on July 29.
  Among them were two Il-22PP Porubshchik electronic-warfare aircraft, designated the Il-22PP "Mute" by NATO.
  It was the first time NATO aircraft have intercepted the Mute in that region.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Some pretty interesting close encounters between NATO fighters
  
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• US Special Operations Command has big plans for its new fleet of small attack planes

  03-08-2021 14:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Combat controllers with the 321st Special Tactics Squadron watch an A-10 land on a highway in Estonia, August 10, 2017.
  (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Conroy)
  US Special Operations Command is seeking its own light aircraft to back up operators on the ground.
  Congress and the Air Force remain wary, but SOCOM has moved ahead, narrowing the competition to five potential aircraft.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  For the past few years, a low-intensity conflict has raged inside
  
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• A photo showing the mostly maskless crowd at Lollapalooza 2021 is being compared to Where's Waldo

  03-08-2021 14:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Colin Hinkle/Soaring Badger Productions
  Lollapalooza took place over the weekend, and one aerial photo is going viral.
  The image shows a tightly packed sea of concertgoers, with very few attendees wearing masks.
  Festival organizers required full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The Lollapalooza music festival took place in Chicago over the weekend, but one photo showing a sea of tightly packed, mostly maskless concertgoers quickly be
  
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• Japan started naming people who breach its COVID-19 rules, hoping to shame others into complying

  03-08-2021 14:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People wearing face masks in Tokyo, Japan.
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  Japan is publicly naming people who don't follow coronavirus rules.
  It named three people it said deliberately avoided authorities when returning from abroad.
  Japan had threatened to release the names of rule breakers back in May.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Japan is hoping to get people to follow its COVID-19 rules by publicly naming those who break them.The country's public health ministry on Monday relea
  
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• 24 biotech startups that are poised to take off

  03-08-2021 14:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hello,Welcome to Insider Healthcare. I'm Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer, and today in healthcare news:The 24 biotech startups VCs say will take off in the next year;Flawed ideas about testosterone are fueling Republican bills to ban trans kids in sports;Your COVID-19 vaccine isn't perfect.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...
  From left: Venture capitalists Abbie Celniker, Vineeta Agarwala, Robert Nelson
  
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• A LaGuardia traveler posted a photo of a restaurant selling $28 Sam Adams beer, prompting a price audit of the entire menu

  03-08-2021 14:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A traveler at LaGuardia Airport posted a photo of a $27.85 Sam Adams beer at a Biergarten restaurant.
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  A LaGuardia Airport flyer shared a photo of a $27.85 Sam Adams ale on sale at a Biergarten eatery.OTG Management, which owns restaurants at the airport, said it would audit its prices.OTG said the price was incorrect and amended it to the real price of $18.15.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A major airport retailer is
  
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• This Dell 4K monitor brings outstanding image quality to your desk without cleaning out your wallet

  03-08-2021 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyMatthew Smith/Business InsiderProduct Card (small)Dell's S2721QS achieves excellent results in color accuracy, brightness, and sharpness for its surprisingly affordable price.The ergonomic stand has a solid base and adjusts for height, tilt, swivel, and can even pivot 90 degrees.This is currently our top pick for the best computer monitor overall in 2021 so far.Table of Contents
  
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• Elon Musk shares photos of SpaceX engineers fitting 29 engines to Starship before its first attempt at orbit

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  SpaceX engineers have been fitting engines to Starship's rocket booster, Super Heavy.
  CEO Elon Musk shared photos of the event on Twitter. The first shows him holding his child.
  SpaceX on Monday said it installed 29 engines to prepare for the spacecraft's first orbital flight.
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  Elon Musk on Monday shared photos of SpaceX engineers installing "Raptor" engines on a Starship launch vehicle before it bl
  
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• A self-described 'anti-aging freak' bags $817 million from his obsession with looking young after his cosmetics company became one of Japan's hottest stocks

  03-08-2021 14:04 via feedproxy.google.com
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  A 52-year-old Japanese entrepreneur's obsession with youth has earned him a stake worth $817 million.
  Shares in his company, Premier Anti-Aging, have more than tripled since its October listing.
  "I'm a bit of an anti-aging freak," Kiyoshi Matsuura told Bloomberg.
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  Kiyoshi Matsuura, the founder and CEO of Premier Anti-Aging Co, has seen his stake in the cosmetics company expand to $817
  
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• Investment firm Carlyle is giving 50 employees a total of $2 million for driving diversity, equity, and inclusion

  03-08-2021 14:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Co-chief executive officer of Carlyle, Kewsong Lee.
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  Carlyle is giving money to more than 50 employees who have driven diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  The private equity firm is awarding the employees a total of $2 million, it told Bloomberg.
  The award is on top of the employee's normal bonuses, Carlyle said.
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  Carlyle is awarding a total of $2 million to more than 50 employees who have focused on driving diversity, equity,
  
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• Seeking nominations for the executives who are leading the marketing tech industry

  03-08-2021 14:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File PhotoInsider is seeking nominations for its third annual list of top marketing technology leaders.
  We're looking to identify a diverse group of leaders at startups and giants.
  Please submit your nominations by August 13.
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  Insider is looking to identify the most important marketing-tech executives to know.We will publish our third annual list of martech leaders this fall and need your help finding leaders solving big problems.
  
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