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• Democrats' disastrous showing with the working class and voters of color in VA and NJ is a big warning sign for 2022

  04-11-2021 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin speaks with members of the press in Fairfax, Va.
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  On Tuesday, Democrats did even worse with working class voters, including voters of color, than they did in 2020.Pollsters and strategists say Democrats need to sell their agenda and accomplishments directly to skeptical voters."Non-white voters, it seems, trended heavily against Democrats compared to 2020," one Democratic pollster said.Democrats suffered a string
  
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• Fungible: What the 'F' in NFT stands for and why it matters

  04-11-2021 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While fungible items are interchangeable with each other, non-fungible assets are unique.
  Bitcoin; Ethereum; Alyssa Powell/Insider
  Fungibility refers to an asset's ability to be exchanged for something else of equal value.Some examples of fungible assets include currencies, commodities, and precious stones.
  Non-fungible assets are unique, requiring much more complex valuation before a sale and include things like real estate, art, and sports cards.
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• A mysterious accident with one of the US Navy's most sophisticated subs hints at a long history of submarine spying

  04-11-2021 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticutand the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Pacific Ocean, November 17, 2009.
  US Navy/MCS1 John M. Hageman
  In October, a US submarine collided with what is believed to have been a seamount in the South China Sea.
  USS Connecticut is one of the US's most sophisticated subs, leading to suspicions it was gathering intelligence.
  The Navy is unlikely to disclose the mission, but if it would only be the latest such mission for US subs.
  In October
  
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• Astronomers are urging NASA to build a huge space telescope to see Earth-like worlds outside our solar system

  04-11-2021 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An artist's rendering of a proposed space telescope called LUVOIR.
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  Astronomers are asking NASA to build a huge space telescope that could image Earth-like exoplanets.
  That's just one recommendation in a new decadal report that sets the stage for 2020s astronomy.
  NASA doesn't yet have technology to see the faint glow of Earth-like exoplanets.
  NASA is about to launch its new flagship space observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope, which can peer so deep into the cosmos that it may se
  
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• With the box office slow to recover, AMC plans to start selling its movie theater popcorn in stores and delivery apps

  04-11-2021 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  AMC is going to start selling popcorn beyond its movie theaters alone.Its CEO calls the idea "so natural and logical, one wonders why the idea has not been tried before."
  The popcorn will soon start selling at mall retailers and supermarkets and via delivery and takeout.
  When movie theaters around the world shuttered because of the coronavirus, many fans started missing the big-screen viewing experience. Now, AMC Theatres is making a bet that fans miss another part of the movie-goin
  
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• Return on Assets: How ROA can help you assess how much bang a company is getting for its buck

  04-11-2021 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ROA is a key measure managers and investors use to analyze a company's profitability level.
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  Return on assets (ROA) is a key gauge of a company's profitability.
  The ROA ratio measures a company's net income relative to its total assets.
  A good ROA depends on the company and industry, but 5% or higher is considered good.
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  Return on assets (ROA) is a ratio that measures a company's profitability relative to its t
  
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• 'Shameful, unacceptable, and ridiculous:' Senate Republicans just blocked Biden's highest-ranking Muslim nominee for the 4th time

  04-11-2021 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Dilawar Syed, President Joe Biden's nominee for deputy administrator of the Small Business Administration.
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  For the 4th time, Republicans boycotted a hearing for Biden's highest-ranking nominee who is Muslim.
  Republicans have accused Dilawar Syed of anti-Semitism, a charge that leading Jewish groups have refuted.
  Advocacy groups and Senate Democrats are decrying the blockade as "bigoted" and "personal."
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• What can Alexa do? How to get the most out of any Amazon Echo device

  04-11-2021 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Your Amazon Alexa device can perform many tasks, like read you recipes in the kitchen.
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  Alexa is Amazon's virtual voice assistant that can answer your questions and help you manage your smart home.With very few exceptions, every Echo and Echo Show device has the same overall set of features and capabilities, and Alexa is exactly the same in each.There are hundreds of thousands of apps, services, and products that work with Alexa.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
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• I spent a month exercising with Hydrow, the Peloton of at-home rowers - here's why it's worth the $2,200 investment

  04-11-2021 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Hydrow is an at-home rowing machine that offers live and on-demand workout classes, not unlike Peloton.
  Though expensive at $2,295, it's a durable rower that delivers an engaging, full-body cardio workout.
  I tried Hydrow and was impressed at everything it offered and how motivating and fun it was to use.
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• AOC calls out Democratic holdouts trying to limit benefits like paid leave in Biden's agenda: They 'literally have to imagine what normal life is like'

  04-11-2021 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (L) (D-NY).
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  AOC called out lawmakers for suggesting limits to who would get benefits like paid leave.
  She said many people making decisions "literally have to imagine what normal life is like."
  Manchin has suggested having workers pay in to a paid leave program Pelosi just added back into Democrats' plan.
  Thanks to opposition from centrist holdouts Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, Democrats' initial $3.5 trillion social-spending propos
  
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• How to rent movies on Amazon Prime Video, and download content to watch later

  04-11-2021 22:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Whether you have a Prime subscription or not, you can rent movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video.
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  You can rent movies and TV shows on Amazon Prime Video for playback on almost any device.Once rented, you have a month to start watching, then up to 48 hours of unlimited playback.
  If you're going somewhere without internet access, you can download most Prime Video content to watch offline.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  While most people know Prime V
  
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• The 5 best meat thermometers in 2021 for all types of cooks

  04-11-2021 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A meat thermometer is one of the best tools you can invest in to improve your cooking.We tested 12 models and interviewed a lead chef at the Institute of Culinary Education to find the best meat thermometers.
  The Thermoworks Thermapen One is our top pick because it's fast, accurate, and easy to use.
  The most-used piece of equipment in my kitchen isn't my Dutch oven, or my chef's knife, or even my most beloved spatula - it's my thermometer. I invested in a good
  
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• How to watch the NFL without cable - the Titans face the Rams this Sunday night on Peacock and NBC

  04-11-2021 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  You can watch the NFL on various live TV streaming services.
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  Week nine of the 2021 NFL season includes the Titans and Rams on Sunday Night Football.
  NFL games are spread across several channels, including NFL Network, ESPN, NBC, Fox, and CBS.
  HD antennas and streaming services offer select NFL games without the need for a cable sub
  
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• This week's elections show how the tables have turned on Biden and Democrats without Trump on the ballot

  04-11-2021 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin arrives to speak at his election night party in Chantilly, Va., on November 3, 2021.
  AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
  Republicans celebrated Glenn Youngkin's victory in VA and the neck-and-neck status of NJ's gubernatorial race.
  Strategists say the results show Republicans can run on issues like the economy and education.
  Democrats may no longer be able to win by making it just about Trump.
  On Tuesday night, Glenn Youngkin became the first Republican to win a gubernator
  
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• Top Democrat unloads on Lindsey Graham's argument that the Biden child tax credit will boost illegal immigration to the US: 'I just have never heard such a stupid thing'

  04-11-2021 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
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  A top Senate Dem slammed Lindsay Graham's argument that the Biden child tax credit will boost illegal immigration to the US.
  "I just have never heard such a stupid thing," Sen. Sherrod Brown told Insider.
  Republicans are stepping up their attacks on a benefit that Democrats are touting as an anti-poverty measure.
  Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, unloaded on Sen. Lindsey
  
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• The 19 best Neil Gaiman books, according to Goodreads reviewers - from graphic novels to fantastical short story collections

  04-11-2021 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  "American Gods," "Coraline," and "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" are among Neil Gaiman's best books, according to Goodreads reviews.
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  Neil Gaiman is a best-selling and award-winning English author.
  He has written short story collections, fantasy books, and a graphic novel series.Goodreads reviewers love "American Gods" and "Coraline" the most.
  Neil Gaiman is an influent
  
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• 29 thoughtful Christmas gifts on Amazon for every person in your life

  04-11-2021 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Echo Dot is one of many great gift ideas available on Amazon.
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  You can get pretty much anything on Amazon, which makes it a convenient site for holiday gifts.
  From candles to speakers, these Amazon gift ideas will help you check off every person on your shopping list.
  Still looking for a gift? Check out our list of the All-Time Best products we've ever tested.
  Even during
  
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• The 22 best book quotes - and the books they come from

  04-11-2021 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We rounded up some of the most famous and inspirational book quotes - as well as the classic and contemporary novels they're from.
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  Some of the best quotes about life and love come from literature.
  We've gathered some of the best book quotes as well as the books they're from.
  Want more books? Check out our list of the best classic books.
  Great literature has gifted us some
  
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• Cryptocurrencies should not be viewed as their own asset class and should be evaluated individually, an SEC director says

  04-11-2021 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Valerie Szczepanik, director of the SEC's Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology, is seated at right during the Chainalysis conference.
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  Cryptocurrencies should not be viewed as their own asset class, said the director of the SEC's Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial TechnologyInstead, they should be evaluated individually, Valerie Szczepanik said at the Chainalysis conference in New York Thursday.
  "I think digital asset is a representation of value, an
  
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• Yes, milk is that expensive - in Kennedale, Texas

  04-11-2021 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  CNN aired a segment about how one family was managing the rising price of groceries.
  A quote about the family's weekly milk expenditure went viral and was widely mocked on social media.
  But the ridiculed numbers make sense in context, and show how unevenly distributed inflation can be.
  A recent CNN segment about inflation has become the target of ridicule on social media over a quote that includes some eyebrow-raising numbers."A gallon of milk was $1.99. Now it's $2.7
  
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• New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams says he will take his first 3 paychecks in bitcoin as he pushes to make the big apple a crypto hub

  04-11-2021 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New York CityMayor-Elect Eric Adams.
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  NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams said he will take his first three paychecks in bitcoin.
  His comment came after Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Tuesday announced he'll take his next paycheck in bitcoin.
  Adams has been vocal about wanting to transform New York into a bitcoin hub.
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  New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams took to Twitter on Thursday to announce that he will
  
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• Tucker Carlson says he 'never figured out what critical race theory is,' despite repeatedly bashing it on his show over the past year

  04-11-2021 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fox News host Tucker Carlson attacked the teaching of critical race theory in classrooms
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  Tucker Carlson said he "never" fully figured out what critical race theory is.But the Fox News star has repeatedly talked about it on his show over the past year.Experts say the backlash to the theory is linked to conservatives being uncomfortable with discussing racism.Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Wednesday said he's still not sure what critical race theory is, despite repeatedly talking about
  
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• What is Amazon Fire TV? A guide to the streaming device and how it differs from its competitors

  04-11-2021 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Amazon Fire TV devices plug into your TV and use the internet to stream entertainment content.
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  Amazon Fire TV is a video streaming device first released by Amazon in 2014 that now has five different models.
  Fire TV has a remote control with Alexa-powered voice recognition.In addition to Amazon Prime Video, Fire TV has access to thousands of streaming channels, streaming music like Spotify, and even games.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
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• The 7 best hams you can order online and get delivered in time for the holidays

  04-11-2021 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Melissa Cookston
  A cooked ham holds incredible nostalgia. It's important to find the ham that will bring the most delight.
  We had a food writer share her favorite hams to buy, based on years of working in specialty food.
  Our picks include a pecan-smoked ham, a Cajun honey-glazed ham, and several heritage options.
  There are few foods more nostalgic and celebratory than ham. It evokes feelings of bounty, holiday c
  
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• Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens advance to a runoff in the Atlanta mayoral election

  04-11-2021 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Atlanta mayoral candidate Felicia Moore speaking at an Atlanta Press Club candidate forum
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  Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens will advance to a runoff in the Atlanta mayoral election.Moore is the city council president and Dickens is also a council member.Former Mayor Kasim Reed was locked out of the runoff and conceded the race on Thursday.
  What's at stake: Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore and Councilmember Andre Dickens will advance to the November 30 runoff to replace out
  
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• Bank of America's COO shared his outlook for the future of the digital-asset space in a recent address. Here are the 7 best quotes.

  04-11-2021 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tom Montag, COO of Bank of America (left), and Michael Gronager, CEO of Chainalysis (right).
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  Bank of America COO Tom Montag said cryptos remind him of the early days of derivatives.
  At a conference hosted by Chainalysis, he also said the launch of central bank digital currencies is inevitable.
  Montag said he came around to understanding bitcoin as a store of value.
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• S&P 500 notches 63rd record close of 2021 amid encouraging jobless-claims data and tech strength

  04-11-2021 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Investors have become more cautious about US stocks in recent weeks.
  Johannes Eisele/Getty ImagesThe S&P 500 closed at a record high on Thursday for the 63rd time in 2021 after encouraging jobless claims data.Filings for unemployment insurance fell to 269,000 last week, better than estimates of 275,000.Technology shares have led the market higher following the Fed's taper announcement.US stocks were mixed on Thursday, but the S&P 500 closed at a record high for the 63rd time so far this
  
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• How to recover deleted WhatsApp messages by restoring from a backup

  04-11-2021 20:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you back up your WhatsApp data, you can restore old messages you'd deleted after backing up.
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  You can recover deleted WhatsApp messages by restoring your data from a backup.Androids can recover WhatsApp messages from a Google Drive or local backup, and iPhone can recover from an iCloud backup.If you deleted some messages and then backed up, those messages will also be deleted from the backup and won't be recoverable.
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• The 5 best end tables for your living room, bedroom, and home office

  04-11-2021 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  We love a good end table as an accent piece that doubles as additional storage.
  Our favorite, Andover Mills' End Table with Storage, is classic, stylish, and infinitely practical.
  Read about how we test and recommend home products at Insider Reviews.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyEnd tables are easily overlooked pieces of furniture, but they can change the entire experience of living in a room. Not on
  
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• AOC says Democrats lost in Virginia because they ran a 'super-moderated campaign' that was boring to progressives

  04-11-2021 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in June.
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  AOC said that Democrats lost in VA because they ran a campaign that didn't fire up progressives.
  "The results show the limits of trying to run a fully 100% super-moderated campaign," Ocasio-Cortez said.
  The loss in VA, where Biden won by 10 percentage points in 2020, has made Democrats nervous about the 2022 midterms.New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday suggested that the devastating defeat Democrats suffered in
  
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• The US Navy fired the leaders of the attack submarine that ran into an underwater mountain in the South China Sea

  04-11-2021 20:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut in the Pacific Ocean on November 17, 2009.
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  The Navy sacked three command leaders of the attack submarine USS Connecticut.
  The decision follows an incident last month in which the submarine crashed into an underwater mountain.
  The commander of 7th Fleet determined the accident was preventable.
  The command leadership of the attack submarine USS Connecticut were fired after an incident in the South China Sea early last mon
  
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• John Durham's latest indictment casts doubt on the origins of the Trump pee tape rumor

  04-11-2021 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John Durham and Donald Trump.
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  Special counsel John Durham filed a new indictment in his investigation into the FBI's Russia probe.
  It raises more doubts about an unverified allegation involving a rumored Trump pee tape.
  Durham indicted the original source of the rumor and hinted that others did not corroborate his findings.
  The special counsel John Durham, who is investigating the origins of the FBI's Russia probe, dropped a new indictment Thursday that raises que
  
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• How to create and set a live wallpaper on your iPhone or Android

  04-11-2021 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Live wallpapers move like videos when you touch them.
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  You can make a live wallpaper on iPhone using live photos or on Android using a third-party app.If you want to convert a video to a live wallpaper on either iPhone or Android, you'll need a separate app.Those who want to use a video from TikTok or a GIF will have to convert them to live photos first.
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  If you're looking for a way to customize your phone, the wall
  
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• The US is producing more milk than ever, even as Americans are drinking less of it. Here's why.

  04-11-2021 20:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For years, the US government has supported the dairy industry to encourage production.
  Now, the US is producing more milk than ever, but many farms are struggling to make ends meet.The rising costs and falling returns have forced some farmers to ditch cows altogether. Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• The Manhattan DA's office has convened a second grand jury to weigh potential criminal charges against the Trump Organization, report says

  04-11-2021 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower in Manhattan on August 22, 2021 in New York City.
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  The Manhattan DA's office has convened a second grand jury for its Trump Organization investigation, according to the Washington Post.
  This one is looking into whether Trump's company misrepresented its finances for tax and bank loan purposes, per The Post.
  The first grand jury brought charges against the company and CFO Allen Weisselberg in July.
  Prosecutors in th
  
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• A guide to IRAs: Tax-advantaged investing accounts that help you save for retirement

  04-11-2021 20:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IRAs can be a good way to save for retirement, but there are different types to choose from, with each offering different tax benefits and rules.
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  An Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) is a type of retirement account designed for individuals that provides various tax advantages. There are several kinds of IRAs.
  Depending on which type of IRA you have, you'd contribute either pre- or post-tax dollars and invest the funds in various assets.
  IRAs come with more investment fle
  
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• Top 'Judge Judy' producer once made pig noises when he found litigants unattractive and told producers he didn't want too many Black litigants, former employees claimed

  04-11-2021 19:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Judge Judy and bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd on set in 1997.
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  A top "Judge Judy" producer regularly made crude remarks about litigants, according tointerviews and claims in court records.
  Ex-employees said Randy Douthit discussed if litigants were "too ugly" or "too fat" and commented on their teeth.
  Through his lawyers, Douthit denied "racism or any other abusive conduct towards members of the show's production or its participants."
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• How to change your WhatsApp wallpaper for specific chats or all chats at once

  04-11-2021 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A little-known feature of WhatsApp is the ability to change the background of your chats.
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  You can change your WhatsApp wallpaper for a specific chat or for all of your chats at once.
  To change your WhatsApp wallpaper on iPhone or Android, go to Settings or the "Group Info" section of a specific chat.
  WhatsApp lets you choose from pre-set wallpapers or upload a photo from your phone.
  This story is part of Insider's Guide to WhatsApp.
  WhatsApp offers its users the ability
  
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