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• Everything to know about Amazon's advertising business, which is $21 billion and growing

  25-08-2021 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AWS CEO Andy Jassy, who is set to become Amazon CEO, helped oversee the cloud unit's rise.
  Mike Blake/ReutersMarketers cut ad spending in the pandemic, but e-commerce advertising has boomed as people shop more from home - with Amazon leading the pack.EMarketer said Amazon claimed 10.3% of the US digital ad market in 2020, up from 7.8% in 2019 - competing with Google and Facebook for ad budgets. That growth has attracted Walmart, Instacart, Walgreens and other retailers that have joined Amazon i
  
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• Binance is 'not capable' of being effectively supervised and is a significant risk to consumers, says UK financial regulator

  25-08-2021 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance.
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  Binance is "not capable" of being effectively supervised, according to UK's financial regulator.The Financial Conduct Authority added that the crypto exchange poses a significant risk to investors.
  This comes after Binance failed to respond to queries by the regulator.
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  Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is "not capable" of being effectively supe
  
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• The Taliban reportedly beat a United Nations worker trying to reach the Kabul airport

  25-08-2021 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Taliban fighters stand guard at a checkpoint that was previously manned by American troops near the US embassy, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
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  An Afghan UN worker was reportedly beaten by the Taliban as he tried to reach the Kabul airport.According to a Reuters, an internal UN document has revealed incidents of harassment and looting.
  Afghan UN workers are worried about potential Taliban reprisals for their work.
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• Popular pro-vaccine Reddit page calls on founders to do more to combat COVID-19 disinformation

  25-08-2021 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Snoo, the alien mascot of Reddit.
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  A popular reddit page supporting vaccines is calling on the site to restrict COVID-19 disinformation.
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  A popular pro-vaccine reddit page, r/vaxxhappened, shared a post on Wednesday calling for the site's founders to do more to combat COVID-19 disinformation spreading on the site.The page has over 330,000 subscribers and the moderators wrote that they, "collect the
  
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• How Netflix is changing the global entertainment industry

  25-08-2021 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Netflix is writing the playbook for global entertainment.
  The streaming company reshaped the market for content and transformed its business in the process.
  It's exploring areas including video games as its next potential frontier.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Since Netflix first began its worldwide expansion in 2016, the streaming service has rewritten the playbook for global entertainment - from TV to film, and soon, to video games.Global hit series and movies were once
  
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• We updated our Netflix org chart after key exec shuffles including its talent, TV, and marketing leadership

  25-08-2021 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bela Bajaria and Ted Sarandos.
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  Netflix has transformed its leadership as international growth takes focus and new rivals rise up.
  We updated our organizational chart of the top executives at Netflix to reflect these changes.
  Explore the interactive on Insider.
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  Netflix has radically transformed its leadership over the past year, as international growth took center stage at the company and a growing roster of rivals rose to cha
  
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• A complete guide to Amazon's return policies

  25-08-2021 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Amazon offers easy returns for most items within 30 days of receipt, with a few exclusions.You can find an overview of Amazon Prime's return policy and answers to common questions below.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazon is one of the most convenient sites to shop for everything, from gifts to daily essentials. The massive online retaile
  
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• The best online sales and deals happening now, including discounts from Casper, Chewy, and Embark

  25-08-2021 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyWe rounded up the best sales and deals happening online today, including discounts at Casper, Twillory, and Nisolo.Deals in this story are subject to change throughout the day. The prices listed reflect the deal at the time of publication. For even more deals and savings across the web, check out our roundup of the best deals from Amazon.The best sales and d
  
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• An NFT collection inspired by the 16th-century Dutch tulip bubble is drawing flocks of bidders - and one has sold for more than $50,000

  25-08-2021 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
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  An NFT collection of pixelated flowers inspired by the Dutch tulip bubble is attracting crypto buzz, with one selling for more than $55,000.
  The NFTs, launched on Monday, are an explicit tribute to the 16th-century Dutch tulip craze and subsequent crash.
  The tulip mania has become a modern parable for how the madness of crowds can drive rampant price speculation.
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• California accuses Activision's HR department of shredding documents related to its ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit

  25-08-2021 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Activision CEO Bobby Kotick.
  Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick
  The game company behind "Call of Duty" and "Diablo" is being sued by the state of California.
  A two-year investigation found that female employees faced "constant sexual harassment," court documents say.
  The company has denied shredding evidence related to the investigation.
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  The blockbuster video game company behind some of the world's biggest video game franchises is being
  
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• Hulu Basic is one of the most affordable streaming services on the market - here's what you get for $6 a month

  25-08-2021 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Hulu's ad-supported plan costs just $6 a month.
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  Hulu Basic is one of the most affordable streaming services you can subscribe to.
  The service costs $6 a month, and offers ad-supported access to Hulu's entire on-demand library.You can also bundle Hulu Basic with Disney Plus and ESPN+ for $14 a month.
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• Canada reopened its border to fully vaccinated US travelers - here are the 14 best hotels in every major city

  25-08-2021 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The United States border to Canada has reopened to fully vaccinated US travelers.There's much to discover above our northern border and many wonderful hotels to experience.
  We rounded up the best hotels in Canada to book now that the border is once again open.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyThe border between Canada and the United States is finally open to US travelers for
  
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• 32 gift ideas from 'Shark Tank' that you can get on Amazon

  25-08-2021 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.AmazonIf you gift a product from the show "Shark Tank," then you know it'll be both creative and practical. Games, kitchen tools, and food are thoughtful gifts to give the "Shark Tank" fan in your life. Most of these items are available with Prime two-day shipping, so they will likely arrive quickly.One of our favorite shows to spot new products and enjoy some entertaining celebrity judge banter is "Shark Tank,"
  
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• The police officer who shot and killed Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt will reveal his identity in a Lester Holt interview

  25-08-2021 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A vigil for Babbitt at the Legislative Mall in Dover, Delaware on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2020
  Adam Monacelli/Courier-Post/Imagn Content Services LLC/ReutersThe Capitol Police officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol will reveal his identity in an interview with NBC News' Lester Holt airing Thursday."Speaking out and revealing his identity publicly for the first time, the officer will share his perspective on the events of that day, including the afterma
  
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• These are the little home office luxuries we swear by after a year plus of working from home

  25-08-2021 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Good tools amplify your attention or decrease distractions and clutter while you work.
  These are the items we keep on our desks to help us stay focused and comfortable in our home offices.
  Read more about how we test and review home and kitchen products.
  The catch-22 of having your office where you live is that you're surrounded by, well, your home. Instead of the usual work setup with an ergonomic r
  
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• House Capitol riot committee issues sweeping records requests for communication between Trump and his children, top staffers, and right-wing media personalities

  25-08-2021 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., speaks to a reporter on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.
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  The select committee probing January 6 is ramping up efforts to nail down Trump's communications.The committee issued sweeping requests to seven federal agencies including the National Archives.House investigators want to nail down who Trump talked to and when leading up to January 6.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The House select committee pro
  
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• These 6 charts show when your state's economy could recover, and if it'll be a few months or several years

  25-08-2021 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A pedestrian walks by a now hiring sign at Ross Dress For Less store on April 02, 2021 in San Rafael, California.
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  States continue to make their way back to employment levels they had before the pandemic.
  Some states are closer than others to recovering from job losses.
  These six charts take a look at when a state could make a full recovery based on recent job growth.
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  The US has been steadily recovering from major pandemic
  
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• CreativeLive is offering 75% off all its online classes, including popular photography and Photoshop bootcamps for under $50

  25-08-2021 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  CreativeLive offers over 2,000 online courses in photography, video, art, design, business, and more.
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  CreativeLive has over 2,000 online courses taught by experts in photography, art, video, and more.
  Classes are 75% off and you can get 30% off any Creator Pass subscription through August 31.
  Below are some of the most popular classes, including a Stanford course on designing your life.
  On
  
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• Data science is one of the fastest growing fields. Here are 16 affordable online courses and certificate programs perfect for beginners.

  25-08-2021 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Platforms like edX, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning offer free or affordable online data science courses.
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  Employees with data science or analysis skills are increasingly valuable in an evolving workforce.
  You can take online data science courses and certificate programs to advance your career.
  Below, you'll find 16 popular and relatively affordable options from edX, Cou
  
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• Best Buy stock could soar 29% over the next year as the electronics retailer tests a membership program, says Bank of America

  25-08-2021 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Bank of America sees a 29% upside in Best Buy stock over the next 12 months on earnings outlook and on new initiatives.The investment bank on Wednesday raised its price target on the electronics retailer to $157 from $145.
  Best Buy's initiatives include a pilot membership program.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Best Buy's share price could bulk up by nearly a third over the next 12 months, with initiatives such as a membership program holding the potential to boost
  
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• After Mark Sanford lost a GOP House primary to a Trump-backed challenger in 2018, his sons said it was 'the best thing that could have happened' to him

  25-08-2021 19:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Mark Sanford (R-South Carolina) addresses the crowd during a town hall meeting in Hilton Head on March 18, 2017.
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  After Mark Sanford lost his 2018 GOP House primary, his four sons gave him some words of advice.
  "This was the best thing that could ever have happened to you," they told Sanford on election night.
  Sanford recounts the story in his new book, where he opens up about his personal life.
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  In 2018, conservative Rep
  
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• Jailed Putin critic Navalny says he's being forced to watch Russian state TV and propaganda films for over 8 hours a day

  25-08-2021 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attends a hearing to consider an appeal against an earlier court decision to change his suspended sentence to a real prison term, in Moscow, Russia February 20, 2021
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  Jailed Putin critic Navalny said he's forced to watch over eight hours of Russian state TV and propaganda films each day.
  He told The New York Times that he spends time reading letters and sweeping the prison yard.Navalny in August was charged with with new crimes that
  
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• The labor shortage means nobody wants to pick up your trash

  25-08-2021 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sanitation worker, one of a number greatly diminished, in New York City.
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  Labor shortages are impacting trash pick-ups, as local governments struggle to find workers.
  Quits and retirements are near records, and in-person services jobs are the shortest staffed.
  Some cities are turning to higher wages and hiring bonuses to find someone to pick up your trash.
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  The labor shortage is trash. Like, literally, there is more trash l
  
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• Delta CEO reveals he's still refusing to call it the Delta variant

  25-08-2021 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Delta Air Lines flight.
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  Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian still isn't referring to the latest coronavirus variant as "Delta."Instead, he uses the scientific name, B.1.617.2. He's also said Delta just calls it "the variant."
  Delta's chief health officer has joked that B.1.617.2 "is so much more simple to say and remember…"
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  Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian still refuses to call the Delta variant by its common name. In a letter sent to
  
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• Investors have been raising cash in August even as the stock market hits record highs, suggesting a wave of investment could be looming, Fundstrat says

  25-08-2021 19:01 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/ReutersInvestors have been raising cash in August even as the stock market hit record highs."Investors liquidate risk assets at a pace not seen in more than a year," Fundstrat's Tom Lee said.The cash raised now serves as dry powder that will likely flow back into stocks, according to Lee.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Investors
  
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• OnlyFans flipped its decision to ban porn, but some sex workers feel 'jerked around' and are continuing to look for other platforms

  25-08-2021 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sex worker Lydia Love said she has "even less trust" in OnlyFans after it walked back on its decision to ban porn.
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  After OnlyFans announced it would ban porn, sex workers told Insider they felt "angry and confused."
  The company doubled back on Wednesday, but some creators say they can't trust OnlyFans anymore.
  OnlyFans said its banking partners assured the company they would support "all genres of creators."
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• The Taliban tried to get its hands on the Afghanistan central bank's nearly $10 billion in reserves, but most of the money is in New York

  25-08-2021 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Taliban fighters display their flag on patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021.
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  The Taliban cannot get its hands on Afghanistan's central bank's nearly $10 billion in reserves.
  About $7 billion of the central bank's reserves are reportedly held by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
  Most of the central bank's assets were frozen by the US last week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.
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  The Taliban may have seized
  
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• Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy defends Reps. Moulton and Meijer over unauthorized trip to Afghanistan: 'I understand their frustration'

  25-08-2021 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California speaks at the Capitol on July 21, 2021.
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  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said it was a bad idea for congressmembers go to Afghanistan.
  But he defended Reps. Meijer and Moulton for making the trip, saying "I understand their frustration."
  "They're both veterans, they're both frustrated," McCarthy said.
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  Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy defended Reps. Republi
  
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• GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger could lose his seat in redistricting process but says he won't 'rule out' a Senate or governor run: 'I'm not too freaked out'

  25-08-2021 18:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger.
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  Rep. Adam Kinzinger could lose his House seat in the redistricting process, Politico reported.
  Illinois Democrats are planning to remove his district, sources told Politico.
  Kinzinger said he's not "overthinking" it and left open the options of a Senate or governor run.
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  Rep. Adam Kinzinger is likely to lose his House seat after Illinois Democrats redraw the state map for the post
  
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• SEC charges a Georgia man with operating a decade-long Ponzi scheme that made more than $110 million

  25-08-2021 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
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  The SEC is charging a Georgia man with allegedly operating a decade-long Ponzi scheme.The regulator said John Woods preyed on elderly victims in the scheme.Woods allegedly operated the Ponzi scheme through two entities: Southport Capital and Horizon Private Equity.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  The SEC is charging a Georgia man with allegedly operating a decade-long Ponzi scheme that raised more than $110 million from over 400 inves
  
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• I wanted an eco-friendly alternative to dog waste bags and found Pooch Paper - it's easy to use and biodegradable

  25-08-2021 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Pooch Paper Dog Waste Sheets are biodegradable and compostable.
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  Pooch Paper Dog Waste Sheets are an eco-friendly, biodegradable alternative to plastic dog poop bags.
  The sheets are easy to fold up and put in your pocket before heading out on a walk with your dog.
  They take some getting used to, but are worth it if want to reduce your environmental footprint.
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• 41% of remote workers never want to go back to the office - up from 29% in January

  25-08-2021 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  An August survey from PwC finds 41% of a group of remote workers want to stay fully remote.
  This is up from January when only 29% of people in this group said they didn't want to return to the office.
  PwC's Bhushan Sethi said companies need to prevent "remote work inequity" if some employees choose to stay home.
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  As the pandemic drags on, some employees are getting more attached to the flexibility of remote work - and they don't want
  
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• Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now letting San Francisco residents hail a ride in a Jaguar robotaxi

  25-08-2021 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now offering robotaxi rides to the public in San Francisco.Waymo's Trusted Tester program will let residents hail a ride in an all-electric Jaguar vehicle.
  All of the rides will still have a back-up driver onboard to take the wheel in case of emergencies.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  San Francisco residents are now able to hail a ride in a self-driving taxi. Waymo launched its Trusted Tester program on Tuesday, allowing San Franciscans to
  
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• Budweiser gets into NFTs by launching a Bud-themed space rocket on Twitter

  25-08-2021 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Budweiser is the latest major company to enter the NFT and crypto space.The beer brewer purchased a Bud-themed space rocket NFT and the domain name 'beer.eth'.
  More and more companies are tapping into NFT hype as the digital assets enter the mainstream.
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  Budweiser bought a non-fungible token (NFT) of a space rocket emblazoned with its logo to use as its Twitter image, and snapped up the domain name beer.eth, th
  
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• The best dress shoes for women, from strappy heels to elegant flats

  25-08-2021 17:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Dress shoes may have been on hold for the past year-and-a-half, but it's time to welcome them back.
  Be it elegant flats or daring heels, they can complete your look for workdays or after-hour plans.
  Shop the best dress shoes for every budget, starting at $50.
  There's much to love about a comfortable pair of sneakers or supportive sandals that complement an entire closet worth of easy summer out
  
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• Renters have only received 11% of stimulus aid - and the latest eviction ban could end before they get the rest

  25-08-2021 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In this Jan 25, 2021 file photo demonstrators calling for lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass rent forgiveness and stronger eviction protections legislation, gathered in front of the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif.
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  Only 11% of the federal rental aid meant to help tenants pay during the pandemic has been distributed as of July.
  After Biden extended the eviction ban through July, aid disbursement only increased from $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion.
  Biden extended th
  
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• Blackwater founder Erik Prince wants to charge $6,500 per seat on a chartered evacuation flight out of Kabul

  25-08-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A U.S. Air Force Airman guides evacuees aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.
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  Erik Prince is planning to charge $6,500 per seat on a chartered evacuation flight out of Kabul.Non-profits and others are engaged in altruistic efforts to help evacuate vulnerable Afghans.Experts say it's unlikely the US and its allies will be able to evacuate everyone eligible b
  
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• Nicole Kidman stars in 'Nine Perfect Strangers,' the new miniseries from the creators of 'Big Little Lies' - the first 4 episodes are now available on Hulu

  25-08-2021 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Nicole Kidman in "Nine Perfect Strangers."
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  "Nine Perfect Strangers" stars Nicole Kidman in an adaptation of the popular Liane Moriarty novel.
  The first four episodes are now available to stream on Hulu.
  Hulu costs $6 a month with ads or $12 a month without ads.
  Streaming Service (small)"Nine Perfect Strangers," a miniseries adaptation of the Liane Moriarty novel, premiered on August 18 on H
  
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• Activist investor Ryan Cohen has scored a 25x gain on his GameStop bet - and now commands a $1.9 billion stake

  25-08-2021 17:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ryan Cohen.
  Ryan Cohen
  Ryan Cohen has scored a 25-fold gain on his GameStop bet in eight months.
  The Chewy cofounder spent $76 million for a stake worth $1.9 billion today.
  Cohen is a key reason why GameStop shares have soared more than 1,000% this year.
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  Ryan Cohen has scored a roughly 2,400% gain on his GameStop investment in eight months, valuing his stake at nearly $2 billion today.The Chewy cofounder and activist investor first revealed a positio
  
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• Pentagon denounces House lawmakers' surprise trip to Kabul, says they interfered with 'what we had been planning to do that day'

  25-08-2021 17:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby speaks at press conference at the Pentagon
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  The Pentagon rebuked Reps. Seth Moulton and Peter Meijer for their unauthorized Kabul trip amid evacuations.
  "They certainly took time away from what we had been planning to do that day," the Pentagon spokesperson said.
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  The Pentagon on Wednesday criticized Reps. Seth Moulton and Peter Meijer over their unauthorized trip to the Ka
  
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• Retail investors have bought $400 million of US-listed Chinese stocks this week, the largest inflow from individual traders in 5 years, research firm says

  25-08-2021 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma at the New York Stock Exchange when the company's IPO launched in September 2014.
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  Retail purchases of US-listed Chinese stocks hit their highest in five years, according to Vanda Research.
  Alibaba was the most purchased single stock in the US on Monday, outpacing COVID vaccine maker Pfizer.Individual investors have been buying Chinese ADRs even as Beijing cracks down on Chinese firms listed overseas.See more stories on Insider's business pa
  
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• Yelp has removed thousands of 'review bombing' attempts that target businesses' COVID-19 safety measures such as vaccine requirements

  25-08-2021 17:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kindrick Brooke checks a vaccination card outside Risky Business in Los Angeles. COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness and death.
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  Businesses on Yelp can now specify COVID-19 vaccine requirements for customers and staff.
  This has led some people to try to "review bomb" bars and restaurants with one-star reviews.
  Yelp freezes company pages when review bombing is suspected and proactively removes reviews.
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• Businesses that list their vaccine policies on Yelp are getting hit with negative 'review bombings'

  25-08-2021 17:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kindrick Brooke checks a vaccination card outside Risky Business in Los Angeles. COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness and death.
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  Businesses on Yelp can now specify COVID-19 vaccine requirements for customers and staff.
  This is leading some people to "review bomb" bars and restaurants with one-star reviews.
  Yelp freezes company pages when review bombing is suspected - but this can stop positive reviews too.
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• A small drugmaker's stock tumbles 30% after a lawyer questions its experimental Alzheimer's treatment

  25-08-2021 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
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  A small Texas-based drugmaker tumbled 30% Wednesday after the trial data for its experimental treatment of Alzheimer's was questioned.
  Cassava Sciences responded by calling the comments challenging its data "false and misleading."The drugmaker is one of the lesser-known meme stocks, and it surged 910% at one point this year.
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  Shares in Cassava Sciences plunged as much as 30% on Wednesda
  
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• A conservation charity says it's giving some staff extra long lunch breaks because climate change is making it harder to work in the midday heat

  25-08-2021 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ham House, Richmond, UK.
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  The National Trust is letting UK workers adopt "Mediterranean" work hours during the summer heat.
  Volunteers at Ham House will be able to start earlier, and take longer lunch breaks.The charity said climate change will increasingly impact working conditions in the tourism sector.
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  A UK conservation charity is giving some staff and volunteers longer lunch breaks during the summer because
  
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• Urban Outfitters is getting into the $30 billion secondhand apparel business with a new online thrift store

  25-08-2021 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Nuuly Thrift, Urban Outfitter's apparel and accessories online thrift store, launches this fall.
  Users can resell and buy products from any brand on the site.
  The move to the resale market comes amid consumer concerns over sustainability.
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  Urban Outfitters is launching online resale store Nuuly Thrift this fall, as the company joins the growing secondhand sale trend fueled by younger consumers' concerns over sustainability and
  
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• Two dozen California students are stuck in Afghanistan as the August 31 deadline to evacuate approaches

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  US soldiers stand guard as Afghan people wait to board a US military aircraft to leave Afghanistan, at the military airport in Kabul on August 19, 2021.
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  Two dozen San Diego students are stuck in Afghanistan, according to The Los Angeles Times.
  The president of the school board said the students had plane tickets to leave, but didn't make it to the airport.A Taliban spokesperson said Tuesday that the US had 8 days to finish its evacuation before facin
  
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• 7 population trends that will determine our future

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  Children queue for their turn on a slide on International Children's Day in Beijing, June 1, 2021.
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  The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on the world's population, and China and the US are facing demographic declines.
  These dynamics, and the seven explored below, will have dramatic and large-scale effects on the way we live in the decades to come.
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  As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on
  
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• NY Gov. Kathy Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-19 deaths after Cuomo accused of nursing home cover-up

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  Lieutenant Governor of New York Kathy Hochul speaks at a ribbon cutting ceremony in the Bronx borough of New York, Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
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  Just two days into her administration, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul released new COVID-19 death numbers.
  Hochul updated the state's tally by adding 12,000 more deaths than were previously reported.
  "Transparency will be the hallmark of my administration," Hochul said on MSNBC.
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  New York Governor Kathy Hoc
  
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• Kamala Harris was en route to Vietnam to donate 1 million COVID-19 vaccines when China swooped in to one-up the US and offered 2 million shots

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  Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during the official launch of the CDC Southeast Asia Regional Office in Hanoi on August 25, 2021.
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  China one-upped the US in Vietnam by pledging to donate two million COVID-19 vaccines.
  Kamala Harris was en route to Vietnam when this happened.
  The US has promised more than one million COVID-19 vaccines to Vietnam.
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  Kamala Harris was on her way to Vietnam to donate one million C
  
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