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• Ukraine's president gets a White House meeting with Biden 2 years after Trump tried to manipulate him for political dirt

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  President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Washington.
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  Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House Wednesday.
  The US announced new security assistance to Ukraine and Biden reaffirmed support for Ukrainian sovereignty.
  Zelensky pressed Biden on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and brought up Ukraine's "economic revival."
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• Cancel culture critic Pete Hegseth backs Florida diner's ban on Biden voters in Fox News segment

  01-09-2021 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fox News host Pete Hegseth.
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  Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been a frequent critic of cancel culture.
  Yet on Wednesday, he said he supports a Florida business denying Biden voters from entering.
  The Florida diner posted the ban in reaction to Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal.
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  Pete Hegseth, a co-host of the weekend edition of "Fox & Friends" who portrays himself as a recurring adversary against cancel culture,
  
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• Gen Z is trying to dress like they're 'old money,' and it's changing what status symbols look like

  01-09-2021 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gen Z is inspired by an "old money aesthetic."
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  Gen Z is lusting after an "old money aesthetic" on social media, reported Vox's Rebecca Jennings.
  She argues it's a response to the new money look seen among influencers and billionaires.
  Gen Z's fashion choices are influencing the evolution of status symbols.
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  It really is the millennium all over again - at least in the fashion world.Tinted sunglasses, claw clips, and spaghetti stra
  
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• New research suggests 30 to 40 minutes of exercise is needed to 'offset' a day of sitting

  01-09-2021 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Regular exercise can offset the negative health impacts of sitting all day.
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  About 30 to 40 minutes of exercise could offset the increased risk of death from 10 hours of sitting.
  That's according to an analysis of nine studies involving more than 44,000 people wearing fitness trackers.
  Exercise can include physical activities like walking, cycling, playing with kids, or gardening.
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  We know that spending hour after hour sittin
  
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• How to size and upload a YouTube banner to give your channel custom art

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  Uploading a well-designed banner to your YouTube channel can make your page look more professional.
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  You can create and upload a YouTube banner as a header to your branded or personal YouTube channel.
  The recommended YouTube banner size is 2,560 x 1,440 pixels.
  When uploading a banner, there are guides to help you position it so viewers can read text on it.
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• Bose just announced new QuietComfort headphones with improved noise cancelling, phone call quality, and battery life - you can preorder now for $330

  01-09-2021 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Bose QuietComfort 45 cost $330 and can be preordered now from Bose and Best Buy.The headphones are expected to hit stores on September 23.The QuietComfort 45 have a refreshed design with improved noise cancelling and better battery life.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyQuietComfort 45 (small)Bose announced the QuietComfort 45 (QC45) wireless noise-cancelling headphones on August 31. The new model is d
  
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• Job seekers have all the power right now. Here are our 5 best tips for finding a career you love.

  01-09-2021 20:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Job seekers overwhelmingly want an option for remote work.
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  This year is a great time to be looking for a new job.
  Employers are looking to woo workers with signing bonuses and other perks.
  Insider's compiled a helpful guide for anyone searching for a new role.
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  The job market is on fire right now.After a steep decline at the beginning of the pandemic, employers are finally beginning to hire again. And they're hiring a lot. US job
  
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• Altcoins are the alternative digital currencies to bitcoin - here's what they are and how they work

  01-09-2021 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The altcoin market is a new and unstable one, so potential investors should consider the risks before investing in any one type of altcoin.
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  Altcoin is short for "alternative coin" and - as the name suggests - is an alternative cryptocurrency to Bitcoin.
  Altcoins have become a major segment of the cryptocurrency markets, with projects like Ethereum (ETH), Stellar Lumens (XLM), and Uniswap (UNI) distinguishing themselves as platforms with innovative capabili
  
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• McConnell shoots down question of Biden being impeached, says the idea is a non-starter since Democrats control Congress

  01-09-2021 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Joe Biden.
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  McConnell was asked at Kentucky event on Wednesday whether Biden's behavior is impeachable.
  "The president's not going to be removed from office," he said, pointing to Democratic control of Congress.
  Some GOP members of Congress have floated the idea of impeaching Biden over the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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• At least 6 conservative radio hosts and anti-mask advocates have died from COVID-19 after bashing the vaccines

  01-09-2021 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Demonstrators gather with signs and flags to protest against mandated vaccines outside of the Michigan State Capitol on August 6, 2021 in Lansing, Michigan.
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  At least six radio hosts and high-profile anti-mask and anti-vaccine advocates have died from COVID-19 in recent weeks.The men are radio hosts Dick Farrel, Phil Valentine, and Marc Bernier, as well as former CIA officer Robert David Steele, anti-masker Caleb Wallace, and conservative leader Pressley Stutts.
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• Not only is this BBQ sauce one of the best in the country, but the brand also does so much for my community - including paying off school lunch debt

  01-09-2021 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Matt Gillett and Travis Stoliker, owners of Saddleback BBQ.
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  Lansing, Michigan-based Saddleback BBQ specializes in slow-smoked meats and mouth-watering sauces.
  During the pandemic, the company kicked its support for the community into high gear.
  Saddleback paid the lunch debt for 9 districts, raised money for struggling restaurants, and more.
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• Day traders seeking the next GameStop are eyeing meme stocks Support.com and Vinco Ventures as possible short-squeeze candidates - but one expert says the pair's further upside is limited

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  Meme stocks Support.com and Vinco Ventures may see short squeezes, but they won't send the stock prices flying to the moon, GameStop-style.
  That's according to one market expert who noted that the amount of shares shorted in each stock is relatively small in contrast to the average trading volumes of the stocks.His analysis comes as day traders continue to bet on meme stocks Vinco Ventures and Support.com.
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• The research keeps coming about how governors hurt their states when they cut off unemployment benefits early

  01-09-2021 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Unemployed people at a rally last year in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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  After dismal jobs numbers in the spring, about half of states in the US ended federal unemployment early.
  But research has continually shown that ending benefits had little effect on states' employment.
  However, it did cause a big dip in spending - and unemployment is associated with cutting down food insecurity.
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  Americans who've already lost un
  
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• Check out 14 pitch decks that fintechs looking to disrupt trading, banking, and lending used to raise millions

  01-09-2021 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Check out these pitch decks for examples of fintech founders sold their vision.
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  Insider has been tracking the next wave of hot new startups that are blending finance and tech.Check out these pitch decks to see how fintech founders sold their vision.
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  Fintech VCfunding hit a fresh quarterly record of $22.8 billion in the first three months of 2021, according to CB Insights data. While mega-rounds helped propel overall fundin
  
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• Boomers worry about inflation eating their savings. Gen Zers worry about climate change eating their planet.

  01-09-2021 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Climate activists participate in an Extinction Rebellion protest in New York, New York, October 10, 2019.
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  The US' oldest and youngest adults are split on which economic crisis poses the greatest risk.
  Baby boomers worry inflation will erode their life savings, while Gen Zers worry about climate change the most.
  The gap shows no signs of closing, but each group likely needs the other to solve their most-feared crises.
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• Apple still has 10% upside following its surge to record highs, one technical analyst says

  01-09-2021 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  ANGELA WEISS / Getty ImagesShares of Apple still have 10% upside potential after breaking out to record highs, according to Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies.Stockton derived a measured move price target of $168 after its breakout, and sees support around $150.September is often a busy month for Apple as it unveils its new slate of iPhone models.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Apple still has a lot more upside ahead following its confirmed breakout to
  
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• Wealthy homeowners are doing away with freezers as they stock up on fresh foods - and requesting ice-makers that can cost nearly $4,000 instead

  01-09-2021 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Built-in freezers like this are falling out of favor with wealthy homeowners.
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  Wealthy homeowners are increasingly opting for ice makers over freezers, The NYT reports.It's due to a desire for fresh meals over frozen food and a new trend of hidden appliances.
  Ice machines can cost as much as $3,800 and may be hard to get amid an ongoing appliance shortage.
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  For some wealthy homeowners, freezers are becoming a thing of the past. F
  
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• Police departments are warning parents not to post detailed back-to-school photos of their kids

  01-09-2021 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Police departments and TikToks warn against revealing too much information in back to school photos.
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  Parents often post back to school photos of their kids posing with signs stating information like their grade and teacher.
  Police departments and TikToks warn that this could make kids a target for predators or scammers.
  "It's important when you post online to keep that personal information to a minimum," a police officer told WBAY-TV.
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• A BofA indicator that measures Wall Street stock bullishness is signaling weak 12-month returns

  01-09-2021 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Bank of America said its contrarian indicator measuring Wall Street bullishness is close to triggering a sell signal.The Sell Side Indicator is at 59.5%, which is near the contrarian sell signal of 60.1%.The current level projects 12-month price returns of 6%, lagging the average forecast of 13% since the financial crisis ended in 2008.
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  Bank of America on Wednesday said its measure of equity-investor enthusiasm is signaling
  
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• A majority of US companies say they're planning to require employees to get vaccinated by the end of the year

  01-09-2021 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Uber are requiring some or all employees get a COVID-19 vaccine.
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  Half of US companies are planning to require workers get a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2021.
  Willis Towers Watson polled 961 US companies that employ a total of around 9.7 million people.
  Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Uber are requiring some or all employees get a COVID-19 vaccine.
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  More than half of US companies plan to require some or all of
  
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• Facebook's vague rules for removing content are keeping unproven and often unsafe COVID treatment groups active

  01-09-2021 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Georgetown University, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Washington.
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  On Facebook, private groups are sharing info about finding and taking unproven COVID treatments like the drug Ivermectin.
  Groups are skirting Facebook's moderation by using language that obscures their intent.
  Ivermectin isn't recommended as a treatment for COVID-19, and the CDC issued a warning about its use in humans.
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• Biden says Texas' 6-week abortion law 'blatantly violates' Roe v. Wade, which he vows to 'protect and defend'

  01-09-2021 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. President Joe Biden.
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  President Joe Biden slammed a Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
  Biden said the law "blatantly violates the constitutional right established under Roe v. Wade."
  The Democratic president said his administration "will protect and defend that right."
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  President Joe Biden on Wednesday said a new Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy defies the Supreme Cou
  
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• 75% of Salvadorans have reservations about their country's decision to adopt bitcoin as official currency as confusion reigns

  01-09-2021 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Inauguration ceremony of the new President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele
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  After president Nayib Bukele ushered in the bitcoin legal tender law in June, Salvadorans have waited for months on detailed government rules outlining how exactly adoption will work.An opinion poll in July found that three out of four Salvadorans harbored reservations about the imminent bitcoin adoption.
  With one week until bitcoin is set to debut in El Salvador, Bukele is defending the law, calling its critics "lia
  
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• What to know about private-equity recruiting: timelines, interviews, and top headhunters

  01-09-2021 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Private-equity jobs are some of the most competitive on Wall Street.
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  Jobs in private equity are some of the most sought after on Wall Street.
  Recruiting of PE associates from investment banks is beginning after a year-long pause.Insider has compiled all the things you need to know about landing a job in PE.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Private equity is one of the most competitive jobs markets for young professionals on Wall Street. The jobs are extr
  
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• Over half of the gas stations in New Orleans and Baton Rouge are out of fuel as the cities remain without power because of Ida, and now a heatwave has arrived

  01-09-2021 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A gas station is seen destroyed by Hurricane Ida in Houma, Louisiana, on Aug. 30, 2021.
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  Over half of the gas stations in New Orleans don't have fuel on Wednesday, according to GasBuddy.
  The outages were caused by Hurricane Ida, which swept through the state on Sunday.
  The region is experiencing a sweltering heatwave with an expected heat index of up to 108 degrees.
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  More than half of the gas stations in New Orleans
  
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• This $80 kitchen storage cabinet is a godsend for small spaces, plus it's not ugly

  01-09-2021 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  I bought the AmazonBasics kitchen storage cabinet that nearly 8,000 people gave a five-star rating.
  I use it to store frequently used cookware and appliances, like my microwave and Instant Pot.
  It's the perfect addition to my small kitchen for only $80.
  Kitchen Storage Baker's Rack with Wood Table (small)I recently moved from New York City to New Jersey, and while I do have a lot more room,
  
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• The president of Belarus reportedly wants his government to mine crypto using spare power infrastructure

  01-09-2021 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
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  The president of Belarus urged his government to use deserted industrial sites to mine crypto, Cointelegraph reported.
  Alexander Lukashenko said his country has enough energy resources to power the electricity-intensive activity.
  The leader's prompt comes as crypto mining has drawn global criticism for its negative environmental impact.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
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• Photos: Riding aboard the Navy's new littoral combat ship

  01-09-2021 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rear view of the USS Kansas City.
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  We went on board the Kansas City LCS 22, an Independence-Class Littoral combat ship, in San Diego.
  The littoral combat ship is designed to move "out of the brown, into the blue" - close to the shoreline and out in the deep blue sea.
  It's a nimble ship, with a modular design, but it's also controversial.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The U.S. Navy has just unveiled one of its latest ships: the Kansas City LCS 22, an Independen
  
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• PHOTOS: The Taliban flew a Black Hawk helicopter over a parade of military equipment captured when it overran Afghanistan

  01-09-2021 19:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A helicopter displaying a Taliban flag flies above Taliban supporters gathered to celebrate the US withdrawal of all its troops out of Afghanistan, in Kandahar on September 1, 2021 following the Taliban's military takeover of the country.
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  Taliban forces paraded captured military equipment in the city of Kandahar on Wednesday.
  Photos from the event show Humvees, multi-purpose trucks, and even a Black Hawk helicopter.
  The Taliban captured an arsenal of weaponry
  
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• Apple is giving residents of these 8 states the ability to add their driver's license or state ID to iPhones and Apple Watches for TSA airport security checks

  01-09-2021 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Apple will let some people add a driver's license or state ID to Wallet on iPhones or Apple Watches.
  The company is currently working with eight states to roll out the feature to their residents.
  Residents can then get through some TSA airport security checkpoints using their phone or watch.
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  Apple is working on a new feature that would let you get through airport security with your phone.The company on Wednesday announced
  
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• Marine Corps corporal receives lightning-fast dismissal over refusal to wear a mask

  01-09-2021 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, February 12, 2021.
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  Marine Cpl. Whitney McHaffie is possibly the first service member forced out of the military for violating COVID-related rules.
  McHaffie refused to comply with a mask mandate and doesn't want to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  McHaffie went viral on social media in video in which she tells her story of being swiftly bo
  
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• Former Afghan interpreter says 'vast majority of Afghans' view Taliban as 'lesser of two evils' compared to the US

  01-09-2021 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A US soldier assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 1st Armored Division watches as a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter prepares to land during an advise and assistance mission in southeastern Afghanistan, August 4, 2019.
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  America's lack of undersanding of Afghanistan's culture led to its failures there, a former interpreter said.Front-line troops were not given any training in "cultural literacy," and it had major consequences, he said.Experts and a Co
  
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• Biden's new plan to fix the housing crisis includes 100,000 new homes when the US actually needs 7 million

  01-09-2021 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
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  Biden rolled out a plan to boost home construction and counter soaring prices in the housing market.
  The move follows four months of record price growth and would address just a fraction of the US housing shortage.
  Regulatory changes aim to build 100,000 affordable homes over three years, but the US is short millions of homes.
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  After months of soaring prices, supply shortages, and affordability pressures, the B
  
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• How to think about your immunity if you're one of the nearly 39 million Americans who've had COVID-19

  01-09-2021 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A man receives a COVID-19 test at Los Angeles International Airport.
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  A coronavirus infection doesn't guarantee long-term immunity.
  Experts advise people who've had COVID-19 to get vaccinated.
  Still, natural immunity seems to provide stronger, more lasting protection than vaccines alone.
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  It's a staggering number: Nearly 39 million Americans have had confirmed coronavirus infections - almost 12% of the population.A spate of new
  
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• Democrats lash out at Supreme Court for doing 'nothing' and allowing 'radical' and 'extreme' 6-week abortion ban to take effect in Texas

  01-09-2021 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol July 28, 2021.
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  Democrats ripped into the Supreme Court for failing to block Texas' 6-week ban on abortions.
  "This radical law is an all out effort to erase the rights and protections of Roe v Wade," Pelosi said.
  The Texas law bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and took effect at midnight Wednesday.
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• There are just 99 ICU beds left in all of Tennessee as a record-breaking COVID-19 spike ravages the state

  01-09-2021 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Tennessee has just 99 ICU beds left across all hospitals in the state.
  It's currently facing a surge in COVID-19 cases not seen since January.Hospitalizations are almost at record levels, according to data from The New York Times.
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  Tennessee has just 99 ICU beds left across all hospitals in the state as it battles a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases, according to data from the state's Department of Health on Tuesday. The s
  
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• Kevin McCarthy threatens telecommunications companies that 'a Republican majority will not forget' if they comply with January 6 committee requests

  01-09-2021 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) talks to reporters following a classified intelligence briefing by the Secretary of Defense and other Biden officials about the situation in Afghanistan at the U.S. Capitol on August 24, 2021.
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  Kevin McCarthy warned telecommunications companies against complying with the January 6 committee.The House select committee asked telecommunications and social media companies to preserve records.
  McCarthy, the House minority leade
  
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• How to measure objects or dimensions on your iPhone with the Measure app

  01-09-2021 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you don't have a tape measurer handy, you can use your iPhone to take a quick measurement.
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  You can measure objects on an iPhone using Apple's Measure app.The app is free and works with specific versions of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
  You may be able to take more complex measurements with the LiDAR scanner, depending on your device.
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  Some things in life just feel unnecessary, like a tape measure or level. Unt
  
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• Ether's recent breakout sets the stage for a 23% rally to its previous record high, Fairlead's Katie Stockton says

  01-09-2021 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nurphoto / Getty ImagesEther's recent technical breakout above resistance sets the stage for a 23% rally, according to Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies.Ether is trading well above its $3,358 resistance level, which is now likely to become support for the cryptocurrency.Stockton believes ether's next move will be a surge to irs prior record high of about $4,380.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.A technical breakout in the ether is setting the stage for
  
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• ADVANCING DIVERSITY: Execs from top US companies share how they're championing inclusion in the workforce

  01-09-2021 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Top companies and their foundations have spent over $50 billion on diversity and inclusion initiatives since the murder of George Floyd.
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  Insider compiled top articles aimed at helping executives and managers advance diversity and inclusion.
  The articles contain insight from execs at JPMorgan, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other largecompanies.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The racial reckoning of 2020 forced CEOs and executives to not only speak out in suppo
  
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• Why realtors warn against writing 'personal letters' to home sellers - and what they recommend instead

  01-09-2021 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  In a hot housing market like the US has right now, some buyers write "personal letters" to sellers.
  The goal is to stand out, but letters can violate fair-housing laws and lead to discrimination.
  Realtors told us how they advise buyers who want to write letters.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  With fewer homes for sale and bidding wars more common, buyers are looking for creative ways to stand out in today's super-competitive real-estate market. One tactic many are em
  
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• Trump's stimulus created an incentive for your boss to pay up to $5,250 of your student loans annually

  01-09-2021 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Trump's stimulus created a tax-free incentive for employers to help pay off workers' student debt.
  It allows employers to pay up to $5,250 annually on workers' student loans through 2025.
  Some CEOs say corporate America should take part and help employees manage the cost of education.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  While only federal student loans are part of the broader debt cancellation conversation, President Donald Trump's CARES Act passed in March 20
  
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• Female politicians left behind in Afghanistan are terrified of being killed by the Taliban

  01-09-2021 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Taliban take control of Hamid Karzai International Airport after the completion of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 31, 2021.
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  Female Afghan politicians were left stranded in Afghanistan, The Times reported Wednesday.
  Many of these Afghan members of parliament have been outspoken critics of the Taliban.
  "I'm not sure whether I'm going to survive the night," a female Afghan MP told a British politician.
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• 2 Florida school districts plan to keep mask mandates in place and are exploring legal action after the state withheld board members' salaries

  01-09-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People demonstrate at an emergency meeting of the Brevard County, Florida School Board on Monday to discuss whether face masks in local schools should be mandatory.
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  Alachua and Broward counties said they plan to keep school mask mandates despite pushback.
  Both school districts said they are exploring legal action.The Florida Department of Education said it has withheld board members' salaries in the two counties.See more stories on Insider'
  
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• Ethereum's co-founder says crypto could play a larger role against an outdated Taliban regime in Afghanistan

  01-09-2021 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ethereum co-founder and cardano creator, Charles Hoskinson
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  Charles Hoskinson said the need for privacy could power the role of cryptocurrencies in Afghanistan.
  The ethereum co-founder expects crypto adoption to become part of the resistance against the Taliban.
  Afghanistan is ranked 20th out of 154 countries on an index that tracks global crypto adoption.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Charles Hoskinson, cardano's founder and
  
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• The biggest barrier to electric cars isn't tech - it's making public chargers feel safer and more accessible

  01-09-2021 17:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Charging an EV at an unknown public charger can sometimes leave drivers feeling vulnerable.
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  Most EV charging happens at home or at the workplace.
  Despite this, the public charging infrastructure still isn't up to snuff.
  Building it out will still take time, but there are many companies tackling the issue.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  It started, as most things do, with a gut feeling.Last October, I spent a weekend testing out the Porsche
  
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• Here's how a Cleveland hospital is implementing a hybrid telehealth model during the ongoing pandemic

  01-09-2021 17:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  MetroHealth quickly pivoted to telehealth to care for its diverse patient population in response to the pandemic.
  As restrictions ease, telehealth remains an important service for overcoming barriers to routine outpatient care.
  Technology is also allowing some inpatient care to move to the home, helping create a hybrid model.
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• Caesars Entertainment cancels a QAnon conference featuring Michael Flynn at its Las Vegas venue

  01-09-2021 17:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Trump supporter and QAnon follower Jake "The Q Shaman" Angeli attends a "Stop the Steal" rally .
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  Caesar's Entertainment canceled a QAnon conference scheduled to be held at their Las Vegas property.The event, called the Patriot Double Down, was organized by the QAnon group, the Patriot Voice.Michael Flynn, Trump's ex-national security adviser, and a slew of other far-right activists were set to speak.
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• AOC torches Rahm Emanuel's ambassador nomination as 'shameful' and 'a betrayal'

  01-09-2021 17:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY (left), former Chicago Mayor and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel (right).
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  Rahm Emanuel is once again taking heat from the left flank of the Democratic Party.
  President Biden recently nominated Emanuel to be the US ambassador to Japan.
  AOC called the former Chicago mayor and White House chief of staff's nomination "shameful."
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• Costco has reintroduced purchase limits as evidence of COVID-19 stockpiling mounts

  01-09-2021 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Americans appear to be returning to stockpiling as the Delta variant spreads.
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  Costco has reintroduced purchase limits on certain products.
  Customers have been complaining about items being out of stock for several weeks.Evidence is mounting that stockpiling is returning as the Delta variant of the coronavirus spreads.
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  Costco has reinstated purchase limits on some products as evidence mounts that Americans are stockpili
  
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