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• Watch NASA launch a spacecraft to explore ancient asteroids that lead and trail Jupiter around the sun

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  An illustration showing the Lucy spacecraft passing one of the Trojan Asteroids near Jupiter.
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  On Saturday, NASA launches its Lucy probe to the Trojan asteroids that orbit the sun with Jupiter.The Trojans are like fossils, unchanged since the solar system was born 4.6 billion years ago.
  Lucy aims to visit eight different asteroids - a record number of encounters.
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• Seeking nominations for the top women personal-finance influencers

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  Insider is compiling a list of the top women-led financial accounts on social media.
  We are looking for women who are helping to recenter the narrative of personal finance.
  Please submit your ideas or nominations through this form (or below) by October 21.
  There's a growing class of breakout stars who are gaining popularity online by sharing personal-finance advice.On YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, these influencers give tips on how to save money and invest. To highlight the
  
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• The most-traded NFT collection in Q3 was Pokemon-inspired Axie Infinity as crypto gaming expands

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  Axie Infinity, a crypto game that lets players earn money, became the top-traded NFT collection, according to the BGA Blockchain Game Report.The game, which centers on NFT creatures called Axies, has generated $2.5 billion in trading volume.Axie Infinity toppled CryptoPunks and NBA Top Shot to take the title of most-traded NFT collection.Axie Infinity, an ethereum-based game where players can earn money by battling colorful creatures, became the top-traded
  
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• How to save a route in Google Maps for quick directions

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  Google Maps' "Go" menu lets you find your saved routes.
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  You can save a route in Google Maps with the "Pin" feature.
  Pinning a route or location lets you quickly find that route or directions to that spot again later.
  In the Google Maps Android app, you can also save a route to your phone's home screen for instant access.
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  If you're like most people, you probably drive on the same roads a lot. Eve
  
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• The 20 best books of 2021, according to Book of the Month readers

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  Every year, Book of the Month crowns the best book of the year in November. Here are all the 2021 nominees, based on readers' favorites.
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  Book of the Month sends great books from emerging authors directly to subscribers.At the end of each year, readers vote for their favorite books they read through the service.
  Here are the 20 most loved BOTM selections of 2021. The winne
  
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• The treacherous housing market will continue through 2022 as prices surge further, Goldman says

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  It's hard out there for home shoppers.
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  Home prices could surge another 16% in 2022 as the supply-demand mismatch continues, Goldman Sachs said.
  Prices have already shot up 20% this year as the housing shortage fueled bidding wars across the US.
  This could bleed into rentals, with shelter inflation soaring to 4.5% from 2.4%, the economists added.
  Goldman Sachs has some mixed news for US homebuyers who have struggled with a white-hot housing market all year.The good news: Pr
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online is getting new features and a new price - here's how it works

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  You can sign up for a weeklong trial of Nintendo Switch Online.
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  With a Nintendo Switch Online membership you can play online multiplayer games on your Nintendo Switch.
  A basic Nintendo Switch Online membership is $19.99 for a year, while the "Expansion Pack" plan is $49.99.
  Nintendo Switch Online also gives you access to dozens of free games, including classics from the Nintendo 64.
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  If you want to make the most of your Nintendo S
  
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• CDC data confirms J&J is the worst-performing COVID-19 vaccine in the US - but being unvaccinated is far more dangerous

  15-10-2021 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Johnson & Johnson's one shot COVID-19 vaccine isn't performing as well as two shot mRNA vaccines.
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  The CDC has released data breaking down COVID-19 cases and deaths by vaccination status, as well as vaccine brand.
  The data shows "firstly, the vaccines work," an independent immunologist said.
  But it also suggests that Moderna's vaccine has an edge, and J&J's probably needs a boost.Two COVID-19 shots work better than one. For the firs
  
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• Apple reportedly just fired another employee who brought attention to issues at the company

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  Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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  Apple just fired a staffer who helped organize employees at the company, The Verge reported.
  Janneke Parrish was an Apple Maps program manager who helped create the #AppleToo worker movement.
  Apple recently fired another staffer who complained of intimidation. Apple said she leaked confidential information.
  Apple has reportedly fired an Apple Maps program manager who was one of the organizers of an internal worker movement, according to a report from The
  
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• Police in England are investigating if the killing of conservative lawmaker David Amess was an act of terrorism

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  Essex Police block the road at the scene of David Amess' fatal stabbing in Leigh-on-Sea, England, on October 15, 2021.
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  Essex police are investigating if the killing of MP Sir David Amess at a constituent event was an act of terrorism.
  Amess was fatally stabbed Friday while meeting with constituents at a church.A 25-year-old man was arrested immediately at the scene on suspicion of murder.
  Essex police are investigating whether the fatal stabbing of Conservative
  
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• Goods that haven't left China yet won't be here in time for the holidays

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  Shipments from China to the US take about 73 days to reach their destination - two days after Christmas.
  The problem is only expected to get worse in the coming weeks as record backlogs meet soaring demand.
  Several major retailers have taken steps to side-step the issue, but it might not be enough.
  It might already be too late to start holiday shopping.The US receives much of its goods from overseas, in particular China, which serves as a primary source for anything from furniture and auto pa
  
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• 12 places to buy wine online - from FreshDirect to Macy's

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  Online wine stores are a convenient place to shop for vino without leaving your home.The best places to buy wine online include NakedWines.com, ReserveBar, and Drizly.You must be 21+ years to place and receive orders; some states have alcohol-delivery restrictions.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyThis content is intended for readers 21+. Please drink responsibly. If you or anyone you know is dealing
  
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• The FDA could authorize the first COVID-19 pill in December - here's who may be eligible

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  Pills seen with the Merck logo in the background.
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  The FDA will meet to discuss Merck's COVID-19 pill in late November, which means the treatment could get authorized in December.
  The drug seems to prevent vulnerable people from requiring hospitalization or dying.
  Here's how the pill works, who might be eligible to receive it, and where to find it.
  The first-ever COVID-19 pill could be available before the end of the year.This week, Merck and Ridgeback Biothe
  
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• I taste-tested 8 limited-edition Halloween cereals, and the 'Monster Mash' medley is the best of all worlds

  15-10-2021 19:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Halloween cereal season is here, and stores are stocking all the classics, including Count Chocula.
  I've tried all of the spooky cereals I could get my hands on and ranked them.
  The limited-edition Monster Mash is my favorite with elements of all of the classic monster cereals.
  I have a problem. I can't resist walking down the cereal aisle of every store as I search for the latest spooky cer
  
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• A Johnson & Johnson booster shot just got closer to reality, as the FDA's expert panel unanimously supports an extra dose

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  A vial of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.
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  After an afternoon of debate, an FDA panel voted Friday in favor of authorizing J&J's COVID-19 booster shot.The FDA has the final say in reviewing J&J's application to give an extra dose.
  A new study suggested Moderna's or Pfizer's vaccine also work as a booster for J&J recipients.
  The Food and Drug Administration's expert panel voted Friday in support of Johnson & Johnson's applicatio
  
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• Goldman Sachs executives are annoyed after the company's CEO moved their offices closer to regular employees

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  Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon moved executives' offices closer to everyday employees.
  The move irked executives, who had to give up cushier office spaces with views of the Hudson River.Employees say the company's top brass are still as distant as ever.
  Goldman Sachs executives are annoyed after CEO David Solomon relocated them from cushy offices with views of the Hudson River on the 41st floor into cubicles on the 12th floor closer to the company's rank-and-file empl
  
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• Capitol police officer offered to let January 6 rioter stay at his home and arrange a tour of the building 'legally next time,' feds say

  15-10-2021 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol building in Washington on January 6.
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  A Capitol Police officer invited a January 6 rioter to his home and offered him a legal tour of the Capitol.The officer also tried to help the unnamed rioter avoid law enforcement by telling him to delete online photos.Officer Michael Angelo Riley has been indicted on two felony counts of obstruction.
  A Capitol Police officer accused of helping a January 6 rioter invited the man to stay at his hom
  
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• Tether slapped with $41 million fine for 'untrue or misleading statements' on fiat currency backing

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  Tether was fined $41 million by the CFTC for "untrue" statements when it came to its fiat currency backing.
  The agency found Tether only held sufficient fiat reserves to back USDT tokens for only 27.6% of the days during a sample period.
  CFTC also discovered Tether relied on unregulated entities and third parties to hold their funds.
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  Tether on Friday was slapped with a $41 million
  
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• These earplugs help me protect my hearing at loud concerts, and they cost less than $30

  15-10-2021 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Mumba Concert Earplugs are comfortable and affordable.
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  Concerts are making a comeback, so I got these Mumba earplugs to help protect my hearing.The Mumba Concert Earplugs are the cheapest and most comfortable earplugs I've tried.They allow me to enjoy live music and loud events while minimizing potential hearing damage.
  Concert Earplugs (small)Before the coronavirus pandemic put a pause
  
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• Allstate CHRO outlines 3 ways 'new technologies and capabilities can bring new outcomes' in the HR organization

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  Allstate CHRO Carrie Blair told Insider that companies that don't advance their internal technology tools will fail their employees.
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  Allstate CHRO Carrie Blair believes technology innovation in HR is a crucial preventative measure.
  Blair told Insider it's important to design tech for employees from a human-centered perspective.
  This article is part of the "Innovation C-Suite" series about business growth and technology shifts.
  Insurance leader Allstate has a tra
  
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• US Treasury alerts crypto companies to their growing role in preventing ransomware payments and sanctioning evaders

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  Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe US Treasury reminded crypto companies of their growing responsibility to not enable ransomware payments, and to sanction evaders.Ransomware payments have been on the rise this year as cryptocurrencies make payments by companies held hostage hard to trace."We need partners in the private sector to help prevent this illicit activity," the US Treasury said.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Crypto companies have a growing respon
  
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• There have been 4 attacks on British lawmakers at meetings with their constituents since 2000. Two have been fatal.

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  Four British lawmakers have been attacked during constituent meetings since 2000: David Amess, Jo Cox, Stephen Timms, and Nigel Jones.
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  The fatal stabbing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess is the fourth such attack in the UK since 2000.
  All of the attacks took place at the lawmakers' public meetings with constituents.
  The victims include Amess, Labour MP Jo Cox, Labour MP Stephen Timms, and Liberal Democrat MP Nigel Jones.
  A British member o
  
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• Here's what it was like to get one Covid shot in Nigeria, where less than 3% are vaccinated, and a second in the UK, where people are already getting access to booster shots

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  The author, Paul Adepoju (left), got his first Covid vaccine shot in Nigeria. The center was so crowded that there was no room to sit down.
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  In Nigeria, less than 3% of the population has gotten the Covid vaccine. In the UK, 68% of people are fully vaccinated.Life is returning to normal in both places - but in Nigeria, most people must make do without the vaccine.
  There's a growing push to speed up vaccine access in poor countries.I got my first COVID-19 vaccine shot in Nigeria in S
  
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• Capitol Police officer charged with trying to help a January 6 rioter avoid law enforcement

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  A group of Trump protesters wave flags while standing on an armored police vehicle on the grounds of the Capitol Building in Washington DC, on January 6, 2021.
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  Federal prosecutors accused a Capitol Police officer on Friday of helping a January 6 rioter.
  The officer, Michael Riley, has been charged with two counts of obstruction.
  The indictment says he bonded with the accused rioter over fishing and invited him over to his house.
  A Capitol Police officer has been indicted
  
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• Pakistani airline says it will stop flying to Kabul due to Taliban interference just a few weeks after restarting flights

  15-10-2021 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Passengers board a Pakistan International Airlines flight in Kabul
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  Pakistan International Airlines has halted operations in Kabul due to Taliban "heavy-handed" interference.
  The carrier accused the Taliban of intimidating staff and making last-minute arbitrary rule changes.
  PIA spokesperson Abdullah Khan said operating in Afghanistan was "impossible" due to high insurance premiums.
  Pakistan International Airlines suspended operations into Kabul Airport on Thursday, ci
  
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• Conservatives take to social media to blame Biden for the supply chain crisis with #BareShelvesBiden, while others hit back with images of fully stocked stores

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  A grocery store shopper browses a limited supply of bread.
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  Conservatives are flocking to social media to blame President Biden for supply-chain issues using the hashtag #BareShelvesBiden.In response, some users are debunking images of empty grocery stores as old, edited or from a different country.
  The movement comes amid mounting tension over supply chain snags and Biden's "Build Back Better" economic plan.As the supply chain crisis intensifies, some Americans are taking
  
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• Porsche is selling more electric Taycans than its flagship sports car

  15-10-2021 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 2021 Porsche Taycan.
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  The Porsche Taycan EV is starting to outsell the brand's iconic 911.During the first nine months of 2021, Porsche sold several hundred more Taycans than 911s.The Taycan is in its second year of production. The 911 has been around for nearly 60 years.In only its second full year in production, Porsche's first electric model is starting to outsell its longtime flagship sports car, the 911.It's the latest sign that electric vehicles, which have made up a tiny fract
  
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• A global airline is no longer requiring passengers to wear face masks on some flights

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  A SAS Scandinavian Airlines' Airbus A350-900 XWB.
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  Scandinavian Airlines will no longer require face masks on flights within Scandinavia.Flights outside of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway will still have mask requirements.Sweden, where Scandinavian Airlines has its headquarters, has taken a no-lockdown pandemic approach.
  Scandinavian Airlines, also known as SAS, will no longer require passengers to wear face masks on flights within the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Norway,
  
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• Biden's Education Dept. sends a message to 6 student-loan companies: 'Meet the tougher standards or face consequences'

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  President Joe Biden.
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  The Education Dept. announced it extended contracts for six student-loan companies through 2023.
  The companies agreed to higher standards to protect borrowers and ensure a smooth transition to repayment in 2022.
  FSA head Richard Cordray previously said student-loan companies were shutting down due to fear of accountability.
  After President Joe Biden announced in August the "final" extension of the student-loan payment free
  
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• Tesla expands insurance beyond California for the first time, using only drivers' safety scores to price premiums

  15-10-2021 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he hopes to offer the new insurance product in "most of the country" next year.
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  Tesla has expanded its car insurance beyond California for the first time, now offered in Texas.But its pricing model looks much different than before, with premiums based solely on "safety scores."
  The AI "grading" system calculates how well you drive based on five factors, like hard braking.Tesla now offers car insurance in Texas, but its pricing model lo
  
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• Kohl's Cyber Monday 2021 sale begins on November 29 - here's what to expect and how to use Kohl's Cash

  15-10-2021 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Kohl's Cyber Monday 2021 sale starts on November 29, following its Black Friday deals.Last year, the retailer featured deals on all kinds of products, from electronics and toys to small appliances and fitness gear.
  We're keeping an eye on the sale and also rounding up the best deals from stores like Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
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• Black Friday 2021 is right around the corner, and it's one of the best times to buy a mattress

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  Black Friday falls on November 26 this year, marking the biggest savings event of the year.Mattress retailers are already gearing up for sales with deals going on now.Last year, we saw huge discounts from brands like Casper, Leesa, and Helix.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyIf you're looking to save some money on holiday gifts or big purchases like mattresses, Black Friday and the time to do it.While some
  
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• Cathie Wood said Robinhood is the closest thing to a meme stock Ark Invest has ever owned - and dismissed the rest as 'dinosaurs'

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  Cathie Wood of Ark Invest says meme stocks are "dinosaurs."
  Robinhood is the closest company to a meme stock Ark Invest has ever owned, Wood said.
  She made the comments at the CFA Societies Australia 2021 Australian Investment Conference Thursday.
  Ark Invest's Cathie Wood compared meme stocks to an extinct species Thursday during a conference. The superstar investor called the stocks - which include companies such as GameStop and AMC - "dinosaurs" during
  
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• US oil hits highest since OPEC began price war against shale producers

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  US oil prices hit a new seven-year high amid a surge in global demand and a supply crunch.
  The price of WTI crude oil is now at the highest level since OPEC began a price war against shale producers.
  Meanwhile, the price of Brent crude oil reached a fresh three-year high, inching above $85 on Friday.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  US oil prices hit a fresh seven-year high on Friday amid a surge in global demand and an ongoing supply crunch.T
  
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• William Shatner pushes back at Prince William after space trip, saying he has 'the wrong idea' about spaceflight

  15-10-2021 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Blue Origin
  Prince William said people partaking in space tourism should focus on fixing problems on Earth first.
  William Shatner said the royal has "got the wrong idea" and defended space travel.
  The Star Trek actor went to the edge of space on Wednesday morning in a Blue Origin rocket.Star Trek actor William Shatner pushed back at Prince William over his recent comments about space tourism, saying the British royal has "got the wrong idea" about space travel.In an interview this week, the Duke
  
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• Employers aren't doing enough for working parents, and it's making the labor crisis worse

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  The COVID-19 pandemic forced parents and caregivers to juggle work in life in a whole new way.
  In the push to return to normal, many employers are coming up short in supporting their teams.
  Insider's Rebecca Knight spoke with three experts about how companies benefit by doing better.
  Shortly after Adrienne Schneider left her job at American Airlines, where she was the Director of Benefits, her father was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)."I really l
  
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• Thousands of Chinese workers reveal their hours as part of a campaign to 'boycott' the grueling '996' corporate culture

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  Office workers walk along a street during lunch time in Beijing
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  An online campaign is urging Chinese workers to "boycott" the country's '996' work culture.
  The number 996 stands for a grueling 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six-days-a-week schedule.
  A spreadsheet encouraging people to share their working hours already has more than 6,000 entries.
  Chinese workers are being encouraged to boycott the excessive "996" work culture that's common in some large firms by adding t
  
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• 'Unimaginable grief': British lawmakers mourn the killing of MP David Amess

  15-10-2021 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Police officers and ambulance crew at the scene of the stabbing of UK Conservative MP David Amess on October 15, 2021 in Leigh-on-Sea, England.
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  British lawmakers expressed grief and shock after Conservative MP Sir David Amess was stabbed to death on Friday.
  Amess was killed while meeting with constituents in Essex on Friday.
  The Essex Police said a 25-year-old man has been arrested following the attack.
  British lawmakers mourned the death of Conservative MP Dav
  
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• China catches hundreds of banned crypto miners stealing electricity amid energy crisis

  15-10-2021 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Crypto mining machines.
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  China found banned crypto miners siphoning electricity from public entities, Bloomberg reported Friday.The miners stole electricity as a coal shortage created an energy crunch in the country.China's crypto crackdown has helped the US become the world's largest bitcoin miner.China has uncovered hundreds of cryptocurrency miners who were stealing electricity from government agencies and other public institutions at a time when the country has
  
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• I work in a vape shop. Customer outbursts are the new normal, and no one is paid enough to put up with this.

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  Insider spoke with a retail employee from Avail Vapor, a chain of vape shops on the East Coast.
  They said it's been a nightmare lately, with customer behavior worsening during the pandemic.
  They chose to remain anonymous to avoid repercussions at work, but Insider has verified their identity.
  This is their story, as told to freelance writer Elle Hardy.
  I work for Avail Vapor, a chain of vape shops on the East Coast. Lately, it's been a
  
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• This stretchy putty keeps my hands busy and helps me stay focused during long meetings

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  When it comes to long meetings over Zoom and Google Meet, I often find that I can't sit still.I keep a tin of Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty at my desk to fiddle with and it helps me focus.It costs around $15, comes in a ton of fun colors, and makes for a great gift.
  I impulse-bought a tin of Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty years ago, and it has since become an indispensable addition to my home of
  
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• The Great Resignation is causing 'structural changes' to the workforce, BofA says

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  Quitting is the latest hot trend in the US labor market, with workers leaving at near record highs for months.
  The Great Resignation shows no signs of slowing, and BofA says labor force participation may remain low for years.
  As workers rethink what they want from work, wages are going up in the meantime.
  In case you haven't heard, quitting is so hot right now. No, really, nearly 3% of the workforce quit in August, with 4.3 million people throwing in the towel. It's the fift
  
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• How to use a calendar template in Google Docs to keep track of detailed or long-term schedules

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  Adding a calendar template in Google Docs allows you to create and plan out an intricate and visually appealing schedule.
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  You can use calendar templates in Google Docs, but Google doesn't offer any in its built-in template library.
  Many third-party websites let you download calendar templates directly to Google Docs.
  Editing a calendar in Google Docs takes care to ensure you don't break the underlying table structure that ensures the calendar's formatting.Visit Insider'
  
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• Trump praised Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, ranted about windmills, and pushed his baseless election-fraud claims at a GOP retreat, report says

  15-10-2021 17:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump.
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  Trump harped on his false election claims and grievances at a Senate GOP retreat in Florida.
  He also praised Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin and ranted about windmills, The Washington Post said.Some Republicans are worried about Trump's impact on the party's ability to win in 2022.
  Former President Donald Trump continued to push false claims about the 2020 election, blasted his foes in Congress, and played all the biggest hits from his rout
  
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• Biden just released a plan to protect Americans' retirements and savings from the 'urgent and systemic risk' of the climate crisis

  15-10-2021 17:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thousands of youth demand action during a Climate Change protest in downtown Los Angeles, California on September 20, 2019, as part of a global protest happening around the world.
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  Biden unveiled a plan on Friday to mitigate the economic risks the climate crisis poses.
  The report outlines strategies to protect Americans' savings and retirements from climate-related risks.
  This follows a May executive order analyzing how the climate crisis impacts the US fin
  
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• Don't assume that a runny nose, headache, or sore throat is just a cold - get a COVID-19 test to avoid spreading the coronavirus, experts say

  15-10-2021 17:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Luis Mostacero receives a Covid-19 test from testing technician Jamie Kunzer at Doctors Test Centers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
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  A runny nose, headache, or sore throat could be symptoms of either COVID-19 or a bad cold.Experts said it's tough to know the difference between the two from symptoms alone - so don't self-diagnose.
  If you have respiratory symptoms, stay at home and get a test to rul
  
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• Killed British MP once wrote that a deadly attack on a politician could 'happen to any of us'

  15-10-2021 16:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  David Amess MP in the Prime Ministers Office at the House of Commons on October 16,2016 in London, United Kingdom
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  David Amess, a British politician who was stabbed to death Friday, once wrote that he was warned about meeting with constituents.
  Amess, 69, was meeting with constituents when he was attacked. Police have arrested the suspect.
  "Advice has been given to be more careful when accepting appointments," he wrote, adding that this "could happen to any of us."
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• Why salad chains have popped up all over US cities

  15-10-2021 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sweetgreen and Chopt have transformed salad from a side dish to a $12 meal.
  Salad chains are everywhere in big cities, but these salads are expensive.
  At an average price of over $10, salad is becoming unaffordable for a lot of people
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  Editors note: To clarify, at 5:51, we state that the average price at Chopt and Just Salad is over $10. In this instance, we are referring specifically to the salad menu items.Following is a transcript of the vid
  
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• The most common side effects to expect after your Moderna booster: headache, fatigue, and pain at the injection site

  15-10-2021 16:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Palestinian medic displays a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
  AP Photo/Oded Balilty, File
  An expert FDA panel recommended to OK Moderna's booster shot for certain high-risk groups.The vaccine-maker is applying to use a half-strength dose for the booster.
  Side effects were similar to the second dose: headache, fatigue, and injection site pain.
  A booster shot of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine has similar side effects to what people experienced after the second dose.The Food and Drug Adminis
  
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