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• Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's vaccine mandate ban won't make airlines or other large businesses drop their plans, legal experts say

  12-10-2021 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
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  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Monday banning vaccine mandates in the state.
  Legal experts told Insider the order is unlikely to have an impact on large businesses that will have to comply with a proposed federal vaccine mandate.Law professor Dale Carpenter called Abbott's order "more of a political statement than a legal statement."
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order banning vaccine mandates in the state is unlikely to have
  
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• The 3 best food processors we tested in 2021

  12-10-2021 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A good food processor can slice, shred, ground, chop, emulsify, knead, and mix food effortlessly.
  We put seven food processors through seven distinct prep tasks to find the best ones on the market.
  The Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro is our top pick with its powerful motor and useful accessories.
  Find out more about how Insider Reviews tests and reviews kitchen products.
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• Psaki mocks 'world-renowned business, travel, and health expert' Ted Cruz for claiming that vaccine mandates contributed to Southwest Airlines delays

  12-10-2021 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks at the daily briefing at the White House on October 12, 2021.
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  Jen Psaki dismissed claims that vaccine mandates are negatively impacting businesses.
  Psaki called Cruz a "world-renowned business, travel and health expert" during her briefing.
  Cruz blamed Southwest Airlines' flight cancellations on vaccine mandates, which the airline denied.
  White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday dismissed recent GOP claims that
  
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• Black Friday 2021 is coming - here's what we expect from Walmart, plus early deals available now

  12-10-2021 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Walmart offers big price drops on tons of products during Black Friday.
  Walmart; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyBlack Friday 2021 is coming November 26, and we expect plenty of big deals from Walmart. The retailer is a great place to shop for home goods, tech, and gifts across all product categories - especially with in-store pickup as an option for last-minute shoppers. Freq
  
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• 36 corporate gifts for your coworkers and employees will actually love, from personalized totes to delicious sweets

  12-10-2021 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  If you're looking for coworker, employee, or client gifts, we've listed dozens of good corporate gift options below - from olive oil to home office upgrades.
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  Give back to the hardworking employees who keep your business running with thoughtful gifts.
  Below are 36 unique and useful corporate gift options, from gift cards to sweets.
  Find more gift ideas for everyone in your life here.
  
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• The most important Alexa voice commands you can use with your Amazon Echo

  12-10-2021 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You need to know Alexa's commands to use it.
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  You can use Alexa commands to play music, check the weather, order food, and even turn on your lights.
  Before giving a command, you need to say the "wake word" - by default, it's just "Alexa."
  Alexa has dozens of different commands, but some are only available on certain devices.
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  While it might just look like a chunk of plastic, the Amazon Echo - and the Alexa assista
  
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• 29 quirky White Elephant gifts under $50 that make great gifts year-round

  12-10-2021 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  White Elephant, Yankee Swap, and Nasty Christmas gift exchanges reward originality and humor.
  To save you hours of internet browsing, here are 30 great White Elephant gift ideas, all under $50.
  Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all Insider Reviews gift guides here.
  When it comes to gift-swapping games like White Elephant, Yankee Swap, or Nasty Christmas, the master gifters must first forget eve
  
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• 'The Green Knight' is available to stream at home - here's where to rent the critically acclaimed fantasy movie

  12-10-2021 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Dev Patel in "The Green Knight."
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  "The Green Knight" is available to stream at home through video-on-demand retailers.
  You can rent ($6) or buy ($20) the movie via services like Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, and Apple TV.
  The movie debuted at home during an early-access stream through the A24 Screening Room on August 18.
  Green Knight" (small)"The Green Knight" is now available to buy or rent through video-on-dem
  
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• Walgreens plans to close 5 San Francisco stores, citing rampant shoplifting and 'organized retail crime'

  12-10-2021 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Walgreens is closing five of its stores in San Francisco, citing rampant shoplifting.
  Residents say the loss of the drugstores could harm the community.The company has struggled with shoplifting for years and has closed 10 stores in the city since 2019.
  Walgreens will close five more of its San Francisco locations due to rampant shoplifting and "organized retail crime," a Walgreens spokesperson told SFGate on Tuesday."Organized retail crime continues to be a challenge
  
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• 'Holy shit': Read Rep. Adam Schiff's reaction when he saw the summary of Trump's infamous Ukraine call

  12-10-2021 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Adam Schiff
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  Rep. Adam Schiff was stunned when he read the summary of Trump's July 2019 Ukraine call.
  "Holy shit. Holy shit. Holy shit," Schiff kept repeating as he read the memo, he writes in his memoir.
  Schiff said the reaction in his office was a "chorus of expletives and biblical references."
  California Rep. Adam Schiff was nearly stunned speechless when the White House released a memo of then-President Donald Trump's July 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President
  
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• 24 creative gifts for your sister this holiday season - especially if she's hard to shop for

  12-10-2021 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Getty ImagesSiblings share a unique bond, so the right gift for your sister can be hard to find. Don't fret - we've got you covered.We've rounded up 24 gifts that feel one-of-a-kind, from a candle that reminds her of home to a monthly coffee subscription.Still looking for a gift? Check out our list of the All-Time Best products we've ever tested.The holiday shopping season starts earlier every year, and with exp
  
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• Former Apple employee alleges a Tim Cook email saying leakers 'do not belong' at the company violates worker-protection laws

  12-10-2021 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An Apple Store in Manhattan.
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  Former Apple employee Ashley Gjovik filed new complaints against the tech giant Tuesday.She alleges that Apple's anti-leak stance and strict employee handbook violates US labor laws.Last month, Tim Cook reportedly wrote "people who leak confidential information do not belong here," in an email to staff.
  Last month, Ashley Gjovik was fired from her senior program manager position at Apple. Now, she's just completed midterms during her final year of
  
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