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• The 17 best TV shows that you can stream on Hulu right now

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  Hulu subscribers get access to an extensive catalog of TV shows, movies, and original entertainment.
  To help you decide what to watch, we have rounded up the best TV shows available right now on Hulu.
  The ad-supported Hulu membership costs $6 a month and the ad-free plan costs $12 a month.
  Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderStreaming Service (small)Since Hulu's inception in 2007, it has excelled at bringing on-deman
  
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• A lawyer for The New York Times accidentally emailed a confidential internal document to a union official

  13-08-2021 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The New York Times confirmed that the email was "sent accidentally."
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  A lawyer for the NYT accidentally sent a confidential slideshow to a union official, the paper confirmed.
  The Daily Beast first reported that the email had been sent in error to the official.
  The slideshow set out proposals the newspaper's handling of unionization efforts by tech staff.
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• UK defense secretary says Trump's deal with the Taliban was 'rotten' and that the international community will 'pay the consequences'

  13-08-2021 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is seen at Downing Street in London, Britain, January 6, 2020
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  The UK defense secretary called Trump's deal with the Taliban "rotten."
  He told British media that the deal was a "mistake" and that the international community will pay for it.
  The Taliban has launched a massive offensive, seizing territory after territory in Afghanistan.
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  The UK defense secretary said this week that the deal be
  
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• A federal judge refused to block the CDC's moratorium on evictions - but said she believes the ban is illegal

  13-08-2021 18:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New Yorkers protest evictions.
  Brittainy Newman / AP ExchangeA federal judge refused to block the CDC's moratorium on evictions on Friday. But U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich made it clear she believes the ban is illegal, writing in her opinion that the court's "hands are tied" by a higher court's ruling keeping the ban in place. An Alabama landlord group had requested the court put a hold on the evictions moratorium.Friedrich wrote that she believes the new ban on evictions implemented by
  
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• An 'elastic ice' that can bend like wire could one day be used to detect air pollution

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  Though the idea of ice bending rather than breaking or cracking seems impossible, scientists have managed it.
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  Chinese researchers have developed thin strands of ice that can be bent and curled like wires.
  The discovery could have many applications, like transmitting light, as is done in fiber optics.
  The ice is made by cooling water vapor with liquid nitrogen and forming microfibers.
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  Materials science is going through a golden age -
  
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• A jewelry brand created a compost-colored nail polish it calls 'the ugliest color in the world'

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  Jewelry brand J. Hannah released a compost-colored nail polish last week.
  The drab olive-brown is considered "the ugliest color in the world" by market researchers.
  J. Hannah says the shade is an example of the concept of Jolie-Laide, or unconventional beauty.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Sometimes it pays to go against the crowd.In this case, where most brands might aspire to offer the prettiest colors, jewelry maker J. Hannah found its inspiration at the other side of
  
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• Moderna and Pfizer rebound after FDA authorizes third COVID-19 booster shot for immunocompromised

  13-08-2021 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesShares of Pfizer, Moderna, and BioNTech all rebounded on Friday, each jumping about 2%.The move higher came after the FDA authorized a third COVID-19 booster shot for the immunocompromised.The companies expect strong demand for its COVID-19 vaccine into 2022 and beyond.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Shares of Moderna, Pfizer, and BioNTech each jumped about 2% on Friday, rebounding from a sharp two-day decline experienced earl
  
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• Elon Musk was slammed by victims of East Germany's former Communist dictatorship for accepting a $9.5 million Tesla subsidy from the fallen regime's trust fund

  13-08-2021 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Germany this week.
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  Tesla is building a $6.9 billion battery and electric vehicle plant outside of Berlin, Germany.The factory will receive $9.5 million seized from East Germany's former communist regime, AP News reported.Victims asked why Tesla is receiving the funds when they could go toward new schools or memorials.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Victims of East Germany's former Communist dictatorship asked why Elon Musk is receivin
  
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• Arnold Schwarzenegger urges Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine: 'We all need a civics lesson'

  13-08-2021 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at the Austrian World Summit in Vienna, Austria on July 1, 2021.
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  The former California governor wrote in The Atlantic urging Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
  Schwarzenegger went viral Thursday after saying "screw your freedom" during a virtual event.
  The former "Terminator" star also said he 'can't stand' when people compare public health orders to fascism.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
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• The Delta wave has Americans fearing it's a 2020 economy all over again

  13-08-2021 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  College students are urged to get a COVID-19 test before heading home for the holidays, but even a negative result doesn't mean they won't spread virus.
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  Americans are worried about the economy again from the COVID resurgence fueled by the Delta variant.
  The University of Michigan reported the biggest drop in confidence since April 2020, to its lowest point since 2008.
  The drop represents "dashed hopes that the pandemic would soo
  
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• A COVID-19 shutdown at one of the world's busiest ports threatens to worsen shipping delays and send prices even higher

  13-08-2021 17:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A trailer loaded with container boxes travels in Ningbo port
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  China shut down a key terminal at its Ningbo-Zhoushan port after a worker came down with COVID-19.
  Experts predict the Delta variant will lead to more port shutdowns in the coming months.
  The shutdowns are set to worsen the shipping crisis, pushing prices and shortages to a new extreme.
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  Just as the global supply chain is beginning to recover, a shutdown at one of the world's
  
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• 4 'remarkable' changes to the US economy that will help it weather the Delta surge, according to JPMorgan

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  Bolstered by three rounds of stimulus checks, US consumers are spending more.
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  The Delta variant is powering a fourth wave of infections, but the US economy is better prepared than before.
  The ways the economy is "mutating" leave it less vulnerable and more productive, JPMorgan says.
  Four key shifts protect the US from another pandemic-related recession, according to the bank.
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  Mutations of the coronavirus have sparked muta
  
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• I wish I could live in Daiso, the Japanese dollar store that sells the cutest stationery and home goods

  13-08-2021 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daiso carries a ton of different items, super-soft plushies included.
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  Daiso is my one-stop-shop for affordable and adorable stationery, kitchenware, and cleaning tools.
  Most things at the store you can buy for only $1.50, some of which are listed below.
  Read more about how the Insider Reviews team evaluates deals and why you should trust us.
  If I were to be trapped in one store for eternity, please, let it be Daiso. While it's famously known as the 'Japanese dollar store,' m
  
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• Insider's top 5 sustainability tips for the office

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  InsiderMaking your office more eco-friendly can be achieved through simple adjustments.
  For example, updating antiquated HVAC systems that don't allow for seasonal fluctuations can save energy.
  Using digital files in lieu of paper memos is also generally safer and more secure.Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter, Insider Sustainability.
  Can your team make more sustainable choices without giving up in-office necessities? Can sustainable habits actually save you time and money, or is it all a hass
  
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• SoFi plunges 14% after mixed 2nd-quarter report reveals weaker-than-expected guidance

  13-08-2021 17:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lucas Jackson/ReutersSoFi Technologies plunged as much as 14% on Friday after the fintech company reported mixed second-quarter earnings.The company said it expects third-quarter revenue guidance of $245 million to $255 million, below analyst estimates.This is SoFi's first earnings report as a public company since it completed its SPAC merger in June.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Shares of SoFi Technologies fell as much as 14% on Friday after the fintec
  
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• How one woman overcame her vaccine hesitancy: 'You call them anti-vaxxers - I believe a lot of them are just afraid'

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  A person receives the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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  Marie-Hélène Desmarais was scared of coronavirus vaccines, even though she knew the facts.
  With encouragement from friends and family, she got her first Pfizer dose on Saturday.
  Desmarais said people shouldn't let fear get in the way of protecting themselves from COVID-19.
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  Last week, Marie-Hélène Desmarais sat down in a chair at her local vaccine clinic in Montre
  
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• Poly Network hacker rewarded with a $500,000 'bug bounty' for helping the DeFi platform improve security

  13-08-2021 17:38 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Poly Network offered its cyber hacker a $500,000 "bug bounty" days after it lost $610 million, Reuters first reported.
  The DeFi platform said it is giving the sum for "helping us improve Poly Network's security."The hacker has returned nearly all the remaining assets, except the $33 million in frozen tether coins.
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  Poly Network offered its cyber hacker a $500,000 "bug bounty" days after the DeFi pl
  
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• Over 400 Florida students have to quarantine after just the second day of school. Thousands of families have since opted out of wearing masks.

  13-08-2021 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Palm Beach County Superintendent of Schools Mike Burke chats with students at Washington Elementary School as they eat breakfast on the first day of school on Aug. 10, 2021.
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  More than 400 Florida students have to quarantine because of COVID-19 exposure.
  The district had only had 2 days of in-person school before the students went into quarantine.In response, the district will now mandate masks for all students and staff members.See more stories on Insider's business page.
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• How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 and pair your devices

  13-08-2021 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Most devices running Windows 10 are able to use Bluetooth to connect wirelessly to other devices.
  Reuters
  You can turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 in the Settings app or Action Center.
  To pair a Bluetooth device to Windows 10, it must be in range and in pairing mode.
  If your Bluetooth isn't working, try updating your drivers or resetting the device.
  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  Bluetooth allows for you to wirelessly connect your computers or phones to other devices, s
  
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• 49% of lumber dealers are now reporting excess stock as prices cool after a wild run

  13-08-2021 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Supply conditions in the lumber market have shifted rapidly as prices have normalized, with 49% of dealers saying they had excess inventory in July, according to a survey first reported by Bloomberg.
  32% reported "normal" conditions and 19% reported "slightly low" inventory in July.No surveyed producers reported "very tight" inventory.
  In December, January, and February, the proportions of lumber dealers reporting tight, normal, slightly low, and excess inventory condit
  
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• Restaurant prices just had their biggest spike in 40 years

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  Restaurant menu prices are up 0.8% according to BLS data.
  Dining prices haven't risen this sharply since 1981.
  Restaurants are coping with a labor shortage and more expensive ingredients.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Restaurants prices are increasing faster than they have in decades as labor and ingredients grow more expensive.Pricing for dining out increased 0.8% from June to July this year, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Menu prices
  
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• Merck's CHRO on how to 'innovate, upgrade, and use technology' to broaden talent and boost employee morale

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  Over the past year, Steven Mizell has led Merck through pivotal changes while helping to advance the company's human resources function.
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  Steve Mizell, CHRO of Merck, joined the pharmaceutical leader in 2018.
  The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated an ongoing digital transformation within the HR organization.
  Mizell told Insider how data and tech innovation help develop employee programs and attract talent.
  This article is part of the "Innovation C-Suite" series about business growth and
  
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• How to add a link to your bio on TikTok so you can send viewers to your website

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  Switching to a business account may be the only way to add a link to your TikTok bio.
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  You can add a clickable link to your TikTok bio to help promote your website, a donation link, or anything else you want to showcase.
  Users with a personal account may have the option to add a hyperlink in their bio, but switching to a business account is an assured method to access the feature.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  If you're using social m
  
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• Santa Fe just agreed to send some parents $400 per month - and New Mexico could take it statewide

  13-08-2021 17:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Santa Fe, NM.
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  New Mexico is considering implementing a statewide universal basic income program.
  Santa Fe is testing out a $400 monthly stipend to 100 residents and, if successful, the state could follow suit.
  California recently implemented the nation's largest targeted monthly payment program.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  New Mexico could become the second state to implement a statewide universal basic income program.The city of Santa Fe is testing out universal b
  
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• Cardano's ada token spikes another 16% as its smart-contract update gets an official release date

  13-08-2021 17:06 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Cardano's ada token soared 16% on Friday as investors prepared for its smart-contract update.
  The network's developer announced a September 12 release date for its "Alonzo Purple" upgrade.
  Cardano's upgrade could help the blockchain match ethereum's capabilities.
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  Cardano's native token, ada, surged as much as 16% on Friday after the cryptocurrency's developer announced its much-anticipated upgrade will be relea
  
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• I'm a chief flavorist who's developed over 2,000 scents and tastes for some of your favorite foods and beverages. Here's what my day looks like.

  13-08-2021 16:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Marie Wright, chief global flavorist at ADM.
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  Marie Wright is the chief global flavorist at nutrition leader Archer Daniels Midland.
  She manages a team of more than 600 and has worked on food and beverage products like hard seltzer.
  She says watermelon is up and coming. Here's her story, as told to Perri Ormont Blumberg.
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  This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Marie Wright, a 50-something-year-old chief global
  
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• How to mine cryptos like bitcoin, ether, and doge: Your complete guide to getting set up and earning profits

  13-08-2021 16:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Crypto mining is seeing a surge in interest as people scramble to participate in the market.
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  Crypto mining is seeing a surge in interest as people scramble to participate in the market.Mining is key to maintaining the blockchains that record transactions and keep crypto decentralized.
  Insider regularly interviews miners of various cryptos to detail their setups, earnings, and costs. You can read all about it by subscribing to Insider.
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• 9 House Democrats threaten to tank $3.5 trillion spending plan, potentially derailing Biden's plan to overhaul the economy

  13-08-2021 16:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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  Nine Democrats could stall the passage of a $3.5 trillion social-spending package that includes tax hikes on the rich.
  Moderates want the infrastructure bill made law first, while progressives threaten to oppose it until they can vote on social legislation.
  Democrats only have a three-seat House majority, so the rift stalls consideration of both bills.
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  Nine moderate House Democrats are threatenin
  
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• How Peloton is leading the revolution in smart home gyms

  13-08-2021 16:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Peloton is dominating the digital-fitness industry.
  Scott Heins/Getty Images; Peloton; Mirror; Ergatta; Tonal; Echelon; Hydrow; Samantha Lee/Insider
  The digital-fitness industry exploded during the pandemic and is showing no signs of stopping.
  Though Peloton led the boom, a crop of competitors debuted innovative ways to work out at home.
  Here's everything you need to know about the fast-growing digital-exercise market.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Gone are the days of Tae Bo and
  
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• Emails show Fox News courting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'He could host the show'

  13-08-2021 16:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a COVID-19 vaccine passport ban into law in May
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  Emails from a Tampa Bay Times records request show how Fox News courted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
  DeSantis was invited on the network 113 times from November 2020 through February 2021.
  Fox News says the network "works to secure interviews daily with headliners."
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised some eyebrows in May when only Fox News was all
  
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• Why we knock on wood and the origins of other common superstitions

  13-08-2021 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Do you knock on wood or avoid stepping on cracks to prevent something bad from happening?
  While the origins of some of these popular superstitions seem pretty silly, many people still do them today.
  We spoke with a few experts to find out where these beliefs come from and why we engage in this "magical thinking."
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  Following is a transcript of the video.Narrator: Have you ever knocked on wood for good luck? This superstition stems from an old Pa
  
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• Why climate change will keep interest rates low for decades, according to Carson Block

  13-08-2021 16:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  AP Photo/Noah BergerInterest rates will stay at "ridiculously low levels" for decades, Muddy Waters' Carson Block said in a letter to investors.Block believes rates will stay low to combat climate change, according to the letter."Interest rates will be at these levels in order to stimulate investment in technologies to de-carbonize [the economy]," Block said.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Investors anticipating a rise in interest rates by the Federal Re
  
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• Insider is seeking nominations for the top innovators in restaurant tech

  13-08-2021 16:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kitchen United recently opened this food hall-style ghost kitchen in Chicago.
  Kitchen United
  Insider is putting together a power list of the top restaurant tech innovators.Innovators should have a profound impact on chains, franchisees, and the diner experience.Please submit nominations through this form by August 23.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The pandemic proved that technology is a must for restaurants, an industry known for being slow to adopt innovative ideas. But over th
  
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• There will always be one problem with the US Air Force's B-2 bomber fleet

  13-08-2021 16:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A US Air Force B-2 takes off at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, August 17, 2016.
  U.S. Air Force/Tech Sgt Richard P. Ebensberger
  The B-2 is the US's most advanced heavy bombers and likley the most advanced bomber ever in operational service.
  The B-2 arrived at the end of the Cold War, however, and the end of that conflict raised questions about the need for more B-2s.
  As a result, the B-2 fleet remains small, which limits how it can be used even as demand for stealth aircraft increases.
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• From Barack Obama to Julius Caesar, here are 12 world leaders who were left-handed

  13-08-2021 16:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Barack Obama is left-handed.
  J. Scott Applewhite/AP
  August 13 is International Lefthanders Day.
  Just 10% of people in the world are left-handed, though many of them occupy high offices.
  Many world leaders - from Benjamin Netanyahu to Barack Obama to David Cameron - are left-handed.
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. President Barack Obama had jokes for anyone who noticed he was left-handed when he first entered office.
  Obama signs the Affordable Care Act in the East R
  
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• Wish parent ContextLogic plunges 29% after missing quarterly sales forecasts and getting a double-downgrade from JPMorgan

  13-08-2021 15:57 via feedproxy.google.com
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  ContextLogic shares tanked as much as 29% on Friday after second-quarter financial results fell short of expectations.
  The Wish e-commerce platform operator's revenue of $656 million was below the $723 million expected by analysts.
  JPMorgan gave the stock a rare double-downgrade, cut its rating to underweight from overweight.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Wish.com parent ContextLogic tumbled as much as 29% on Friday after turned in second-quarter sales and a per-share los
  
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• S&P 500, Dow hit record highs as investors digest more earnings reports

  13-08-2021 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
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  The S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrial average hit intraday records on Friday as investors digested more quarterly financial reports.
  Disney posted third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street's expectations.The rest of August will likely be dominated by two themes: the COVID spread and less accommodative central banks, according to Bank of America.
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  The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 hit new intrada
  
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• Disney stock climbs 4% after streaming subscriptions jump and tourists flock to theme parks in Q3

  13-08-2021 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Disney stock rose 4% on Friday after the company reported strong subscriber growth and theme-park demand.
  Disney Plus subscribers doubled year-on-year to 116 million as Luca and Loki fueled signups.
  Revenue from theme parks and experiences rose to $4.3 billion, up from $1.1 billion a year ago.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Disney stock rose 4% in Friday's premarket session after the entertainment juggernaut posted third-quarte
  
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• Amazon Prime Video lets you add channels for an extra monthly fee - here's how to get Paramount Plus, Starz, and more

  13-08-2021 15:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Showtime; Alyssa Powell/Insider
  Prime Video Channels lets you add extra streaming networks to your Prime Video membership.
  Channels like Paramount Plus, Starz, and Showtime range from $9 to $15 a month.
  You can browse all the add-on channels available through Prime Video here.
  Product Card (medium)Amazon Prime subscribers can get access to more movies and shows through Prime Video Channe
  
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• The Allies loved this awful car that kept killing Nazi generals during World War II

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  A Czechoslovak-made Tatra 87 at the Concours d'Lemons car show in Seaside, California, August 16, 2014.
  REUTERS/Michael Fiala
  The Czechoslovakian-built Tatra 87 was Hitler's car of the future.
  It had a top speed of more than 100 mph but handled like a shopping cart.
  That was a fatal combination for its German drivers, which earned the car the Allies' approval.
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  The Czechoslovakian-built Tatra 87 was Hitler's car of the future.With a top speed of more
  
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• The FDA signed off on COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised people

  13-08-2021 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hello,Welcome to Insider Healthcare. I'm Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer, and this week in healthcare news:The FDA signs off on COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised people;Meet the new potential dealmakers of the drug industry;Three ways Dollar General could get into healthcare. If you're new to this newsletter, sign up here. Tips, comments? Email me at [email protected] or tweet @lydiaramsey125. Let's get to it...
  Registered Nurse Robert Orallo administers the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at the Blo
  
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• More than 80 Nevada students may have been exposed to COVID-19 on the first day of class after a parent sent their infected child to school

  13-08-2021 15:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A Reno, Nevada, school had wide-reaching COVID exposure on the first day of class.
  A parent sent their infected child to school despite them testing positive, and exposed up to 80 other students.
  Nationally, COVID cases among children are rising just as the school year kicks off.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  More than 80 students may have been exposed to COVID-19 on Monday after a parent sent their child to school in Reno, Nevada, despite both the parent
  
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• Rep. Anna Eshoo urged Nancy Pelosi to change the crypto tax language in the infrastructure bill - and there's now a NFT of her letter

  13-08-2021 15:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chairwoman Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., conducts a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health markup on Thursday, July 11, 2019
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  Rep. Anna Eshoo urged Nancy Pelosi to change the crypto language in the infrastructure bill.
  The House of Representatives is assessing the bill, which covers crypto tax reporting requirements.
  Eshoo's letter is now a NFT, underscoring the crypto community's opposition to the new rules' scope.
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• COVID allowed Raquel Esquivel and 4,500 others to be released from overcrowded federal prisons. So why is she back behind bars?

  13-08-2021 14:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A pregnant woman is pictured over images of Raquel Esquivel and her family: Esquivel with her fiance (top left, bottom far right) and with her children (top right)
  Ricky Gonzalez; Raquel Esquivel; Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images; Marianne Ayala/Insider
  As COVID-19 spread through federal prisons, the Justice Department began a novel experiment: 4,500 prisoners were approved for home confinement with GPS ankle monitors.
  But what would happen afterwards. If they rebuilt their lives a
  
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• After the Eddie Gallagher case and other scandals, Navy SEALs say they have to rethink how they pick their leaders

  13-08-2021 14:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Navy SEAL candidates take a two-minute nap on the beach after winning an ocean-boat race.
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  The Naval Special Warfare community is taking aggressive steps to fix what is widely seen as an ailing culture.
  A new leadership course is meant to address years of scandals that have roiled the SEALs and tarnished their reputation.
  "The [SEAL] Teams and the guys need the best leadership that there is available," a former Navy SEAL officer told Insider.
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• Apple and Google may be forced to allow third-party app stores onto their devices under a new Senate bill

  13-08-2021 14:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
  Reuters
  A bipartisan Senate bill threatens Apple and Google's app store domination.
  Under its terms, Apple and Google would need to allow users to access other app stores.
  The move is backed by Spotify and Fortnite developer Epic Games who have antitrust complaints against both tech giants.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Apple and Google's tight control over the mobile app ecosystems is under threat, as a bipartisan Senate bill thre
  
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• How to shop our favorite Best Buy Student deals before going back to school

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  Best Buy's Student Deals offer exclusive and worthwhile savings to those who qualify.Signing up is easy - you'll just need your email address, birth date, school name, and grad date.For more savings, check out the best back-to-school sales and teacher discounts here.Read more about how the Insider Reviews team evaluates deals and why you should trust us.
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• Charlie Munger's Daily Journal scored a $132 million gain on stocks in 9 months - and its portfolio has quadrupled in value

  13-08-2021 14:37 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Charlie Munger's Daily Journal made a $132 million gain on stocks in nine months.
  Munger's investments more than quadrupled in value to $350 million on paper.
  Warren Buffett's business partner, 97, bought a stake in Alibaba earlier this year.
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  Charlie Munger's Daily Journal scored a $132 million gain on stocks in the space of nine months as its handful of bets paid off handsomely.Daily Journal, a newspaper pub
  
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• How to make the most of your iPad for school

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  Students and teachers have embraced digital learning in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
  Apple's iPad is better equipped than ever to handle the classroom, but you can do even more to prepare it for school.
  For more tablet recommendations, check out our guides to the best tablets and the best iPads.Table of Contents: Masthead StickySchools across America have embraced digital learning in the wake of t
  
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• Thousands of Afghans are fleeing to Kabul as the Taliban sweep more of Afghanistan. US officials had warned that Kabul could also fall in weeks.

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  Afghan military and officials leave Kandahar during fighting between the Taliban and Afghan security personnel on August 12, 2021.
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  Thousands of people in Afghanistan have fled to the capital, Kabul, to try to escape the Taliban.
  But US intelligence has warned that the city could also soon fall to the group.
  The Taliban have been steadily gaining territory since the US drew down most of its troops.
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