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• The US government requests - and is granted - the most user data from tech companies compared to countries like the UK, France, and Japan: report

  26-09-2021 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Apple, Facebook, and Twitter saw an overall increase in the number of user data requests they got from world governments.
  Governments are typically granted data requests for "law enforcement" purposes, such as investigating international theft, fraud, or trafficking.
  Major tech companies have all released some form of a transparency report after criticism from digital rights advocates and politicians.
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• Sen. Cory Booker pledges 'to push for as big and bold as we can' with Democratic-led infrastructure bill

  26-09-2021 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey.
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  Sen. Cory Booker said that he would continue pushing for "big and bold" measures in the Democratic-led reconciliation bill.
  Democrats envisioned a $3.5 trillion bill, but angst among moderates will likely result in a smaller figure.
  Booker said that the investments included in the final bill will be "historic."
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  Sen. Cory Booker on Sunday pledged to continue pushing for "big and bold" mea
  
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• Donald Trump could be charged with multiple crimes over his attempts to overturn his loss in the state of Georgia, report says

  26-09-2021 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump.
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  Donald Trump could be charged with crimes over Georgia election interference, a new report says.
  The report says Trump and his allies pressured Georgia officials to overturn his loss in the state.
  Trump is facing several probes in relation to his postelection conduct in Georgia.
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  Former President Donald Trump could be charged with multiple crimes over election interference in Georgia, a n
  
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• Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he'll hire Border Patrol agents who are 'at risk' of losing their positions under Biden administration

  26-09-2021 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaking at the annual National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in May 2018.
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  Governor Abbott says he will hire Border Patrol agents who may face disciplinary action from President Joe Biden.
  "I will hire you to help Texas secure our border," the governor said on "Fox News Sunday."
  Images of agents on horseback charging Haitian migrants near the border has elicited outrage from Biden, Vice President Harris and others.
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• New York won't extend unemployment benefits to healthcare workers fired over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

  26-09-2021 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Clinicians work on intubating a COVID-19 patient in the ICU at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 10, 2021.
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  New York will not extend unemployment benefits to most unvaccinated healthcare workers who are fired over the vaccine mandate.
  The mandate goes into effect Monday, making it necessary for healthcare workers in New York to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  New York Governor Kathy Hochul is ready to call in the National Guard in case of
  
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• Pfizer CEO predicts 'we will able to come back to normal life' within a year even with new variants of the coronavirus

  26-09-2021 18:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A health worker administers a dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the Clalit Health Services in the Palestinian neighborhood of Beit Hanina, in the Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, on August 29, 2021.
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  The CEO of Pfizer said Sunday the COVID-19 pandemic would likely subside by next year, allowing for a return to normal life.
  He said the COVID-19 virus would likely continue to evolve, requiring annual vaccinations.
  His comments are similar to those made last week by Moder
  
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• Former Education secretary Betsy DeVos says the GOP movement is not 'dependent on any one person,' without naming Trump

  26-09-2021 18:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks as Vice President Mike Pence listens during a White House Coronavirus Task Force press briefing on July 8, 2020.
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  Betsy DeVos on Saturday took aim at singular figures wielding vast power in politics.
  The former Education secretary spoke at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference in Michigan.
  DeVos, a Michigan native, did not specifically mention Trump in her comments to the GOP faithful.
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• California burger joint bans under-18s from dining without parents, saying young people threw fries at staff and stuck candy to the ceiling

  26-09-2021 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The burger restaurant is located in Garden Valley, California.
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  A California restaurant has banned under-18s unless they are accompanied by an adult.Red Rooster Burgers & Brew said young people had vandalized the premises.
  "Some of their actions are unlawful and we won't allow it," the restaurant said in a Facebook post.
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• Netflix true-crime documentary dives into cryptic death of crypto millionaire Gerald Cotten

  26-09-2021 17:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Netflix announced an upcoming documentary about the Quadriga Bitcoin saga and the death of CEO Gerald Cotten.
  Cotten's sudden death in 2018 led to the disappearance of millions of dollars worth of his investors' Bitcoin funds.
  The Netflix documentary will follow investors-turned-investigators looking into theories on the founder's sudden death.
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  A new Netflix true-crime documentary is tackling a bizarre story from the world of
  
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• The US and 23 other countries enacted laws to try and control content on the internet, study finds

  26-09-2021 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  24 different countries created new laws or rules determining how online platforms can treat content, a study by Freedom House found.
  Internet freedom has declined for the past 11 years globally, according to the report.
  The trend can be attributed to problems like extremism, fraud, and criminal activity in the internet.
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  Authorities in at least 24 different countries, including the US, created ne
  
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• Elon Musk says Tesla is glad to see new data-security laws after several Beijing-led regulatory crackdowns on Big Tech

  26-09-2021 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  China is one of the most lucrative markets for Tesla.
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  Tesla is glad to see new data-security laws, Elon Musk said at China's World Internet Conference.
  "Data security is key to the success of intelligent and connected vehicles," he said on Sunday.
  Musk's collaborative tone came despite China's richest tech titans dealing with huge losses.
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  Tesla is glad to see new laws relating to strengthening of data ma
  
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• A swarm of bees killed dozens of endangered African penguins by targeting their eyes

  26-09-2021 16:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Boulders Beach penguins.
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  Dozens of endangered South African penguins have been killed by a swarm of bees.The birds were part of a famous colony of penguins who live near Cape Town, South Africa.
  The discovery has puzzled scientists.
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  Dozens of endangered African penguins were killed by a swarm of honeybees on a beach outside of Cape Town last week, according to the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal B
  
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• Pelosi said she may not hold vote on infrastructure bill on Monday as planned if it doesn't have the votes

  26-09-2021 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday she may hold a vote on the infrastructure bill scheduled for Monday.
  ABC News/This Week
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she may not hold a vote on the infrastructure bill on Monday.
  Pelosi said she wouldn't hold a vote on the legislation unless she was sure it would pass.
  "I'm never bringing a bill to the floor that doesn't have the votes," she said.
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  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she wasn't su
  
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• Georgia GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan says he's 'not sacrificing a thing' to appease Trump: book

  26-09-2021 16:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan of Georgia.
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  In his new book, Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan of Georgia rejected the party's fealty to Trump.
  Duncan remarked on criticism that he's faced in affirming the state's 2020 election results.
  "Has the former president poisoned our system to the degree that I'm the curiosity?" he asked.
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  Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan of Georgia, a conservative who has defended the veracity of the 2020 presidential
  
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• Restaurant owner begs public to help his business stay open after bookings dwindle, despite 5-star reviews

  26-09-2021 16:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The climate for restaurant owners remains extremely tough.
  Thomson Reuters
  A young restaurant owner is pleading with the public to help keep his establishment open.He told Alloa Advertiser he will be forced to shut down unless more people come and eat there.The Tartan Rooster has been deeply impacted by a loss of sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  A young restaurant owner is begging the public to help him keep his highly rated establishment open. Ja
  
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• Michael Cohen advises Mary Trump on how to make her uncle's $100 million lawsuit backfire

  26-09-2021 16:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michael Cohen (L), Donald Trump (R)
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  Donald Trump is suing his niece Mary Trump and The New York Times over coverage of his taxes.
  Michael Cohen suggested the lawsuit could backfire if Donald Trump is forced to do a deposition.
  Cohen said his former boss's depositions were the "dumbest written paper that you've ever seen."
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  Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal attorney and fixer, suggested Mary Trump could make her uncle's "ridicul
  
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• I stayed at a free 10-day quarantine hotel in NYC when I got COVID-19. Programs like these need to be more widespread if we want to get a hold on the virus.

  26-09-2021 15:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A scene from the first floor of the USC Hotel on April 27, 20202 where USC medical staff are allowed to self-quarantine after working in high-risk hospital.
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  I discovered the hotel program after testing positive for COVID-19 and researching places to safely quarantine.The program is open to all New Yorkers and tourists who have tested positive, but few people know about it.As the Delta variant spreads, programs like this are a great way to limit tra
  
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• I flew American Airlines to Europe for the first time during the pandemic and found it's back to normal with bad food, uncomfortable seats, and free alcohol

  26-09-2021 14:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Flying American Airlines from New York to Madrid, Spain during the pandemic.
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  American Airlines is one of four US carriers flying overseas to Europe and has recently started increasing services as more countries open to American tourists.Transatlantic flights are pretty much back to normal, besides having to wear a mask.Hot meals and alcohol are once again served in all cabins including economy class.See more stories on Insider's business page.American Airlines is one of t
  
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• I went to Stew Leonard's for the first time and the unique customer experience made me actually enjoy grocery shopping

  26-09-2021 14:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stew Leonard's store front
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  I went to Stew Leonard's for the first time and the experience made grocery shopping feel like less of a chore.
  The store is full of appetizing food and interesting decorations, colors, displays, and animatronics.
  The $400 million business prides itself on its store brands, which soared 40% in sales during the pandemic.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.Many people hate grocery shopping, including me. I have always dreaded the weekly run
  
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• The top 9 shows on Netflix this week, from 'Sex Education' to 'Manifest'

  26-09-2021 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "Sex Education."
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  Every week, the streaming search engine Reelgood compiles for Insider a list of the TV shows that have been most prominent on Netflix's daily top-10 lists.
  Netflix counts a view if an account watches a movie or TV show for at least two minutes."Sex Education's" third season debuted recently and propelled the series to the top spot this week.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.9. "Nailed It!" (Netflix original, 2018-present)NetflixDescription: "Home bakers with
  
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• New York police seize illegal vans that were advertised on Airbnb as a cheap 'glamping' experience for $100 a night

  26-09-2021 14:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Authorities remove one of the illegal Airbnb rental vans in Manhattan.
  NY Sheriff's Office
  New York police said they seized seven illegal vans advertised on Airbnb as cheap holiday rentals.The vans were advertised to tourists as a "glamping" experience for around $100 a night.One customer told the NY Post the van he stayed in was "smelly" and "awful."
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  Seven illegally documented vans, which had been advertised as cheap rentals for at least two years,
  
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• Royal Caribbean has built the world's largest cruise ship and it'll set sail in 2022 - see inside the Wonder of the Seas

  26-09-2021 14:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Wonder of the Seas.
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  Royal Caribbean has built the world's largest cruise ship: the Wonder of the Seas
  The ship will begin sailing from Florida to the Caribbeans in March 2022.
  Take a look at the ship, which will feature eight "neighborhoods" and amenities like a waterslide.See more stories on Insider's business page.The upcoming world's largest cruise ship - Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas - will begin sailing in the US next year.
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• 8 things you should never say in a job interview - and smart phrases to use instead

  26-09-2021 14:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Job interviews are all about putting your best foot forward, so don't focus on anything negative.
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  Around 55% of Americans will search for a new job this year, according to a Bankrate survey.
  At a job interview, avoid giving one-word answers and disparaging previous employers.
  Do your homework on the salary range you should ask for and be ready to ask questions.
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  One pandemic takeaway that we're taking with us for decades to come (i.e. forever) i
  
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• It's hard to be bearish on the stock market as risk-happy Millennials inherit $2 trillion per year, Fundstrat's Tom Lee says

  26-09-2021 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Trillions of dollars flowing to risk-tolerant Millennials are set to boost stock market fundamentals for years, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee.
  Lee identified four factors that show the scale of the generational wealth transfer underway.
  "I do believe that both crypto and the equity markets are going to be powered by millennials," ARK Invest's Cathie Wood said last week - having previously cited Lee's work as evidence for this theory.
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• Taliban foot soldiers need to stop having so much fun and taking selfies, Afghanistan's new defense minister says

  26-09-2021 14:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Taliban fighters take a selfie while enjoying a boat ride in the Qargha dam, outskirt of Kabul, Afghanistan.
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  Since the Taliban seized control of Kabul, foot soldiers have been enjoying sightseeing in the city.
  But Afghanistan's new defense minister has told the fighters to stop having so much fun, per The Wall Street Journal.
  Soldiers need to stop taking selfies, said Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob, because it compromises the security of Taliban leaders.
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• I tried two of the most popular meditation apps, Headspace and Calm, for a week. One app was the clear winner for starting my workday with focus and mindfulness.

  26-09-2021 14:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Many people swear by meditation to start their days with a moment of mindfulness and clarity.
  I put the popular meditation apps Headspace and Calm to the test to see which worked better for me.
  Calm was the clear winner in giving me a better meditation experience to begin my day. Here's why.
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  I've often heard people tout the benefits of meditation, but I'd never tried it myself. Having worked remotely for
  
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• I traveled to Iceland as a vaccinated American and the entry and exit process was tedious, but easy if you understand the rules

  26-09-2021 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Icelandair ticket counter at New York-JFK
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  I traveled to Iceland as a vaccinated American and the process was easy, yet tedious.
  Vaccinated travelers from the US need to present their vaccine card, a negative COVID test, and a pre-arrival form.
  Reykjavik has a number of testing sites for Americans to get a COVID test before re-entering the US.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.Americans are itching for a vacation, and the vaccine rollout has given travelers more fr
  
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• 14 easy-to-miss details that set the F-150 Lightning apart from Ford's gas pickups

  26-09-2021 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Ford F-150 Lightning.
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  I got to check out Ford's upcoming electric pickup truck: the F-150 Lightning.It looks a lot like a gas-powered F-150, but with some key differences.The Lightning has a front trunk, a new hood, a giant touchscreen, and power outlets galore.See more stories on Insider's business page.Across a crowded parking lot, you might mistake the upcoming F-150 Lightning for just another gas-drinking Ford truck.
  The Ford F-150 Lightning
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• 10 years after NASA launched its Juno mission to Jupiter, these are its most stunning images of the gas giant

  26-09-2021 13:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An illustration of NASA's Juno spacecraft flying above the clouds of Jupiter.
  NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Kevin Gill
  NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter and taking jaw-dropping photos of the gas giant since 2016.
  Juno has flown past Jupiter's polar cyclones, anticyclones, auroras, the Great Red Spot, and enormous moons.
  Citizen scientists touch up Juno's raw images to highlight storms and clouds in stunning color. These pictures reveal the tumultuous bands of the planet's atmosphere
  
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• Tesla drivers with a favorable safety score can request its Full Self-Driving beta, despite criticism from regulators

  26-09-2021 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla announced the decision on Saturday.
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  Tesla drivers can now request access to its Full Self-Driving Beta software.
  Drivers will be tested on five factors for safety, after which Tesla will grant FSD access.
  A US safety regulator has said Tesla's use of the term "self-driving" is misleading.
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  Elon Musk announced a highly anticipated software update on Saturday, allowing Tesla customers to request access to its Full S
  
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• With workers and employers feeling ghosted, it's clear that the hiring process is not working. Here's how companies can improve.

  26-09-2021 13:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The current labor market has a serious matching problem, as evidenced by the ghosting phenomenon.
  Workers are looking for jobs, but employers can't seem to find them - or keep them.
  Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman has solved similar problems before.
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  In careers as in romance, a happy and successful relationship depends on finding a good match - and one match is not the same as another.The labor market, as Insider's Juliana Kaplan
  
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• Warren Buffett used the 'Mona Lisa' to explain why art is a terrible investment - but then compared Berkshire Hathaway to an art museum

  26-09-2021 12:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Warren Buffett.
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  Warren Buffett dismissed art as a bad investment nearly 60 years ago.
  France could have made $1 quadrillion if it had invested instead of buying the Mona Lisa, he said.
  Buffett described investing, valuing and building businesses, and Berkshire Hathaway as art.
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  Warren Buffett invoked one of the most famous paintings in history to explain why art is a poor investment.The billionaire investor tackled the to
  
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• Chairman disbands panel investigating COVID-19's origins, saying its links to a nonprofit that worked with a Chinese lab raises bias concerns

  26-09-2021 12:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There is still no conclusive evidence that coronavirus originated from a lab.
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  A Lancet-affiliated scientist panel studying the origins of COVID-19 has been disbanded.
  The chairman of the panel told WSJ he was concerned about its links to EcoHealth Alliance.
  EcoHealth Alliance has been facing scrutiny over its connection to an institute in Wuhan.
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  A task force of scientists investigating the origins of COVID-19 has been disb
  
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• Lindsey Graham says that he wants Donald Trump to run again in 2024, just a few days after the former president trashed him

  26-09-2021 12:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sen. Lindsey Graham (left) said that he wants former President Donald Trump (right) to run again in 2024.
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  Lindsey Graham told a crowd of Michigan Republicans that he hopes Donald Trump runs again in 2024, per The Detroit News.
  Three days before, Trump trashed Graham, saying that the South Carolina lawmaker should be "ashamed" of himself.
  Graham has been an on-and-off ally of Trump, initially being an outspoken critic of the former president.
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• Here's why you're having trouble finding work - or workers - during the labor shortage, economists say

  26-09-2021 12:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A "Help Wanted" sign hangs in the window of a restaurant in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York, Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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  Anecdotes about labor shortages have been popping up for months amidst America's slow recovery.
  But enhanced unemployment has expired and it hasn't helped end end the labor crunch.
  Insider spoke to five economists and experts about why workers aren't coming back, and the issues with hiring.
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• The 40-year-old millennial and the 24-year-old Gen Zer are in charge of America right now

  26-09-2021 12:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The oldest of Gen Z is influencing the economy in a big way.
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  The oldest millennial and oldest Gen Zer are in charge right now - of spending, influence, and the economy.
  The 40-year-old's financial behavior is shaping huge economic markets like housing.
  Meanwhile, the 24-year-old is setting trends, affecting consumer behavior for everyone.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The 40-year-old and the 24-year-old are the talk of the town right now. The oldest mil
  
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• Meet a single dad with $550,000 in student loans for his 5 children: 'I'm not going to take the chance of not sending my kids to school'

  26-09-2021 12:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Reid Clark, 57, unexpectedly became the sole provider for his five children.
  He took out parent PLUS loans to fund their education, and told Insider he now has $550,000 in debt.
  "I'm looking at paying $3,000 a month for the better part of the rest of my life," he told Insider.
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  Reid Clark didn't expect to be providing for five children on just his income alone.Clark was preparing to pay for his five kids' education a
  
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• How to tell if you're a covert narcissist

  26-09-2021 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Welcome back to Insider Weekly! I'm Matt Turner, co-EIC of business at Insider."Am I a covert narcissist?"That's the question at the heart of Rebecca Knight's latest work-advice column this week. Rebecca's spent her career answering these kinds of questions, most often focused on the emotional life of work. As boundaries between home and work blur in the WFH era, they're more relevant than ever.Also in this week's newsletter:Noom markets itself as an anti-diet app. Users say they count calories
  
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• Expensive housing is the reason the planet is burning, the rich are getting richer, and women are choosing to have fewer children

  26-09-2021 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Flames from the Dixie Fire consume a home on Highway 89 south of Greenville on August 5, 2021, in Plumas County, California.
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  Soaring home prices are contributing to the biggest economic crises of the 21st century.
  Climate change, birth rates, and inequality have all been slammed by the housing affordability crisis.
  Building more homes and denser apartments can fight a number of economic calamities, economists said.See more stories on Insider's business page.
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• Dozens of cargo ships stuck waiting off New York's coast amid port staff shortages and surging demand for goods

  26-09-2021 11:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The port is one of the busiest in the US.
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  Dozens of container ships are stuck waiting off the coast of New York, per Mail Online.It comes amid surging demand for goods ahead of the holiday season and a national labor shortage.Port of New York and New Jersey appears to be facing similar issues as West coast ports.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Around 24 cargo ships and oil tankers are stuck waiting to dock off the coast of Long Island,
  
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• Orlando is gearing up to become a rival to Silicon Valley - and shift away from being a destination primarily for tourists and retirees

  26-09-2021 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Orlando has talent, transport, and low taxes.
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  Orlando has been shaking off Florida's reputation as primarily a place for tourists and retirees.
  Instead, the city is becoming a hub for tech, defense, training, and finance companies.
  Execs from EA, Luminar, and Stax told Insider why its tech scene is thriving.
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  Defense and technology startup Red 6 is opening a hub in Orlando to develop its a
  
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• Anti-vaxxers are gargling iodine in the latest ill-advised attempt at DIY anti-COVID care, say reports

  26-09-2021 10:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Doctors use povidone-iodine min surgery.
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  Anti-vaxxers are gargling iodine to protect against COVID-19.Doctors are urging patients not to do this - saying it poses several health risks.There is no data to suggest gargling iodine will fight COVID-19 or stave it off.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Anybody who has to have surgery or any form of a major incision you'll be coated in a florescent orange liquid: povidone-iodine. The antiseptic treatment
  
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• Pret A Manger is tempting US coffee lovers with its subscription service, capitalizing on a booming trend among retailers

  26-09-2021 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In 2020, Pret garnered 16,500 subscriptions on its first day in the UK.
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  Pret A Manger has launched its coffee-subscription program in New York City and Washington, D.C.
  It follows a successful rollout in the UK, which garnered 16,500 subscriptions on its debut day.The coffee market is showing resilience, said an expert from the Speciality Coffee Association.
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  Cafe chain Pret A Manger has
  
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• Watch a raven take out a Google drone mid-air as the tech giant is forced to ground its home delivery service due to bird attacks

  26-09-2021 10:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Home delivery drones in Australia had to be suspended after they were repeatedly attacked by birds.
  Delivery service operator Wing said it would wait while researchers assess the birds' behavior.
  A man who filmed one of the attacks said "it's only a matter of time" until a drone is brought down.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A home drone delivery service in Canberra, Australia, was forced to temporarily shut down
  
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• An NYC restaurant owner raised staff wages to $25 an hour. She's had no trouble recruiting - but still doesn't think she pays employees enough.

  26-09-2021 10:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Across the US, restaurant workers have been demanding better pay and working conditions.
  Damien Eagers/PA Images via Getty Images
  A Manhattan restaurant owner raised prices so she could pay all staff a $25-an-hour starting wage.
  "I still don't think we pay them enough," Amanda Cohen, owner of Dirt Candy, told Insider.
  Restaurants are struggling to find staff - but Cohen says she hasn't had "a single problem."
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A Manhattan restaurant owner thinks the $
  
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