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• 3 pieces of gear that give US special operators 'super powers'

  09-11-2021 23:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An airman with Special Operations Command Europe jumps out of a Black Hawk helicopter 12,000 feet above Stuttgart, Germany, August 17, 2016.
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  The US military special-operations forces are often the first to get new, sophisticated gear.
  Some of that equipment endows those operators with capabilities verging on superhuman.
  It's no secret that America's special operations units are at the forefront of military technology and training, but you sti
  
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• 37 beautiful coffee table books to give as gifts in 2021

  09-11-2021 23:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Here are 35 great coffee table book gifts, from poignant works by photojournalists to iconic never-before-published photos of living icons.
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  A good coffee table book is a decor piece that's filled with stunning images and entertains guests.
  We compiled a list of 37 coffee table books that will make great gifts for everyone in your life.
  Want more book-related gift ideas? Check out the best gifts for book lovers.
  Unlike the dog-eared, beaten-down tomes often inhabiti
  
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• The 7 best dehumidifiers to keep any room comfortable in 2021

  09-11-2021 23:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Dehumidifiers help remove excess moisture from the air to prevent mold and remove allergens.
  The best dehumidifiers are from Frigidaire, HomeLabs, and Honeywell.
  We also include budget-friendly, portable, and small-space options.
  Read more about how Insider Reviews tests home products.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyThe purpose of a dehumidifier is to remove excess humidity from the air, keeping your
  
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• The 4 best bath towels in 2021

  09-11-2021 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The best towel should absorb water quickly, feel pleasant, and hold up after frequent washes.The plush, 800-GSM Kassatex Atelier Bath Towel dries slowly, but it's very absorbent and soft.We also tested 13 towels of various textures and weights to find the best one for your preferences.It's something you use every day and probably don't think twice about: your bath towel. But dry off with a thin and scratchy towel, and you'll definitely notice
  
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• The best cast iron skillets and pans we tested in 2021

  09-11-2021 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Cast iron skillets offer the best heat retention of any cookware material; plus, they can last for decades.
  Our pick for the best overall cast iron skillet is the Field 10.25" Cast Iron Skillet.
  The skillet seared steak without overcooking it, baked a well-risen cornbread, and quickly became nonstick.
  In my reporting for Insider, I speak to many chefs and I often ask them what their favorite kitchen tool is and why. The vast majority of them give me two answers
  
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• Biden met with CEOs of major retailers and shipping companies to address supply chain issues, a new report says

  09-11-2021 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. President Joe Biden.
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  Biden reportedly met with CEOs of major US retailers and shipping companies to address supply chain issues.
  The meeting comes after his administration announced a set of actions to alleviate port congestion.
  A senior administration official said the newly passed infrastructure bill "greatly" assists in addressing the crisis.
  President Joe Biden met with chief executives at major US retailers and shipping companies to alleviate supply chain
  
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• 26 best tech gifts for women that she'll love this holiday season

  09-11-2021 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Fitbit Versa 3 makes a great gift for women who want a fitness tracker that doubles as a smartwatch.
  Fitbit
  Tech products make great gifts for anyone and everyone - including the women in your life.
  Ahead of Black Friday, we've found some incredibly useful tech gifts that will best fit her life and style.
  Still looking for a gift? Check out our list of the All-Time Best products we've ever tested.Gift-givin
  
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• Retail traders on Reddit are theorizing that a complex Fed facility is flashing signs that a market crash is on the horizon

  09-11-2021 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Retail traders on Reddit are theorizing that signs of a market crash are being signaled by a complex Fed program.Reddittors are closely watching the growing use by big firms of the Fed's reverse repo facility.
  A number of theories have surfaced on Superstonk, a subreddit with 679,000 members.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Retail traders on Reddit are theorizing that a market crash is imminent, wit
  
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• Satellite photos suggest China could launch its newest aircraft carrier in a matter of months, experts say

  09-11-2021 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A J-15 fighter jet lands the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning during a drill in the East China Sea, April 24, 2018.
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  China's newest aircraft carrier is moving closer to being put in the water.
  CSIS experts who track the carrier's development say it could be launched in three to six months.
  The carrier is expected to be a significant step forward for China's fleet.
  China is making a lot of progress quickly on its newest aircraft carrier and could be ready to launch it in the
  
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• The 7 best places to buy workout clothes for men

  09-11-2021 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VRST; Rhone; Alyssa Powell/InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky
  A pair of well-fitting running shorts or a moisture-wicking top helps you feel more comfortable working out.
  How you work out dictates what you should wear, too - i.e. running shorts for runners, stretch fabrics for lifting, etc.Below, we've rounded up the best places to shop for workout clothes, including gear from Rhone, Janji, and Ten Thousand.
  Performing your best while working out starts with wearing the right kind of appa
  
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• 2 years into the pandemic, more than 50% of Americans are credit card 'deadbeats' - and that's a good thing

  09-11-2021 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Roughly 53% of Americans told Insider they have no credit card debt.
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  A survey of 2,000 Americans by Insider found that more than 50% said they had no credit card debt.
  Credit card companies have a term for these users: "deadbeat," because they don't pay any interest.
  Many Americans used the pandemic lockdown of 2020 to pay off their credit card debt.
  This article is part of a series focused on millennial financial empowerment called Master Your Money
  
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• Robinhood is not racing to list shiba inu coin and the short-term gains for the platform wouldn't be in the interest of its users, crypto COO says

  09-11-2021 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Robinhood is not racing to list trending coins such as shiba inu, the trading platform's crypto chief told Decrypt.
  The short-term gains for the platform would not be in the interest of its users, Robinhood Crypto COO Christine Brown added.
  Shiba inu's stunning rally has caused many users who exclusively use Robinhood to miss out on gains.
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  Robinhood Markets is not racing to list
  
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• Where to buy the best dinnerware to impress your guests in 2021

  09-11-2021 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Wedgwood
  A good dinnerware set fits your family's needs, personal aesthetic, and will last for years.
  We did our own research and spoke with experts to come up with our top dinnerware picks.
  Our recommendations include reputable brands, like Wedgwood, that have been around for decades so you can easily add or replace dinnerware pieces.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyWhen it comes to dinnerware, you want somet
  
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• All 26 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked by how much money they made at the global box office

  09-11-2021 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in "Avengers: Endgame."
  Marvel Studios
  "Eternals," the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, arrived in theaters over the weekend.
  It could struggle at the box office compared to past MCU entries as it faces harsh reviews and hasn't been approved for release in China.
  Insider ranked all 26 MCU movies by their global box office according to IMDb Pro data, and included their original domestic gross and budgets when available.In total the MCU has earned more than $2
  
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• White House demands Republicans 'do their job' and stop 'obstructing' confirmation vote for Biden's highest-ranking Muslim nominee

  09-11-2021 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dilawar Syed is nominated to be the deputy administrator of the Small Business Administration.
  Sipa USA via Reuters
  The White House called on Senate Republicans to move a Biden nominee's confirmation forward.
  Republicans have held up the Biden nominee, Dilawar Syed, for various reasons.
  If confirmed, Syed would become the highest-ranking official who is Muslim in the Biden administration.
  The White House on Tuesday urged Senate Republicans to advance President Joe Biden's nominee to serve as de
  
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• The 27 best holiday cookbooks, from a 'Star Wars'-themed Christmas cookbook to a classic Kwanzaa guide

  09-11-2021 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We rounded up the best winter holiday cookbooks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, and more.
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  The holiday season is all about family, friends, and great food.
  We rounded up unique holiday-themed cookbooks to bring seasonal cheer to your kitchen.
  Want more cookbooks? Check out the best baking books recommended by professional bakers.
  The holi
  
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• NYC is getting its own city coin in line with the incoming mayor's crypto hub vision

  09-11-2021 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
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  NYC is about to get its own coin in line with the incoming mayor's vision of running a crypto-friendly city.
  The coin is called NYCCoin. It is launched by CityCoins, a nonprofit and open-source protocol that gives investors an avenue to support their cities.
  When the coins are mined, the nonprofit allocates 30% of its reward to the city.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  New York City is about to get its own digital token in line with the visi
  
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• You know who's not hurting from inflation? Big business.

  09-11-2021 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Corporate profits are looking pretty bullish these days.
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  A report from FactSet found that firms in the S&P 500 are on track for near-record high profit margins.
  Corporate profits have been skyrocketing since the start of the pandemic, and margins keep getting fatter.
  That is not what you'd expect to see from skyrocketing inflation, meaning inflation could be less of a problem than widely reported.
  If investors have been worried that inflation and supply chain and
  
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• NASA engineers expected their Mars helicopter to crash after 5 liftoffs. It just landed its 15th flight.

  09-11-2021 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NASA's Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, where the Perseverance rover dropped it,on April 5, 2021.
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  NASA sent its Ingenuity helicopter to Mars with no guarantee that it would successfully fly.
  But it has flown higher, farther, and faster than engineers had hoped.
  NASA said Ingenuity would likely crash by flight five, but it just landed safely for the 15th time.
  NASA employees had a moonshot idea as they were building the Perseverance rover: What if it carried a little helicopter to
  
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• Cyber Monday 2021 isn't until November 29, but early tech deals are already available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart

  09-11-2021 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyCyber Monday is well known for its excellent online tech deals, and this year we expect no different. The massive deal holiday isn't until November 29, but we're already seeing low prices on items like TVs, headphones, speakers, and gaming accessories.To help you prepare for the event, we rounded up some key details and buying advice related to Cyber Monday
  
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• Nike's Cyber Monday sale will be here in a few weeks - get a head start with these early deals happening now

  09-11-2021 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.NikeTable of Contents: Masthead StickyCyber Monday 2021 lands on November 29, and we expect to see many sitewide deals from Nike. While sneakers will be the highlight of the sale, there will likely be deals on casual sweatsuits, workout gear, outerwear, socks, and hats too.We don't have specific details on this year's sale yet, but based on previous years, we expect the sale to begin on Thanksgiving Day and run
  
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• The January 6 committee issued subpoenas for Stephen Miller and Kayleigh McEnany, along with 8 other former Trump officials

  09-11-2021 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Then-White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany return to the White House on October 20, 2020.
  AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
  The January 6 committee issued subpoenas to 10 more former Trump administration officials.
  Both Stephen Miller and Kayleigh McEnany are included in Tuesday's batch of subpoenas.
  The committee wants to "learn every detail of what went on in the White House on January 6th."
  The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on
  
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• Greg Abbott says Texas is repurposing empty shipping containers for a makeshift Mexico border wall

  09-11-2021 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said shipping containers will help form a makeshift Mexico wall.
  In September, Abbott signed a nearly $1.8 billion border security bill into law.
  Shipping containers have become a hot commodity over the past year due to supply chain snarls.
  Gov. Greg Abbott told Fox News the state has begun using empty shipping containers to plug gaps in the border between Texas and Mexico.Abbott's spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment from Insider, but tol
  
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• S&P 500 snaps 8-day winning streak as investors digest latest earnings and await key inflation data

  09-11-2021 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Getty Images / Xinhua News AgencyThe S&P 500 ended an 8-day winning streak on Tuesday as US stocks ended the day lower.The move came as investors digested earnings results and anticipated the release of key inflation data.Of the 90% of S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings so far, 81% are beating estimates.US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, ending an eight-day winning streak for the S&P 500 as investors await the release of key CPI inflation data tomorrow.The decline on Tuesd
  
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• After 2 years of silence, disgraced WeWork founder Adam Neumann admits the company failed -but he still isn't apologizing to the thousands who lost their jobs in the process

  09-11-2021 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Adam Neumann, cofounder and former CEO of WeWork.
  Reuters
  After its IPO plans blew up, WeWork cofounder and CEO Adam Neumann was forced out of the company.
  In his first interview in two years, Neumann was regretful but unapologetic about his time at the company.
  "It was never my intention for the company not to succeed as much as it did," he said.
  WeWork cofounder and former CEO Adam Neumann has regrets about his old company's dramatic drop in value, from a pre-IPO valuation of $47 billion to a
  
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• Goldbelly lets you send food gifts from famous restaurants all over the country - it's also great for ordering a holiday meal

  09-11-2021 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky
  You can order food from iconic eateries all over the US via Goldbelly, and it delivers nationwide.
  We've sent bagels, lobster, pizza, and cupcakes to loved ones and always had a good experience.
  Read more about how Insider Reviews tests kitchen products and food here.The offerings on Goldbelly include dishes from James Beard award winning chefs, like this chicken and waffles fr
  
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• American Airlines is offering employees $1,000 in bonus pay as it prepares for the busy holiday season

  09-11-2021 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An American Airlines flight attendant.
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  American Airlines is offering a $1000 bonus to workers with perfect attendance during the holiday season.
  The incentive comes after a chaotic Halloween weekend meltdown caused by bad weather and staffing issues.
  American Airlines is also offering up to 300% in bonus pay for flight attendants with perfect attendance.
  American Airlines is offering relief to employees this holiday season with a bonus payment of $1000 for perfect attendance.After a
  
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• A Tesla bull who runs an ETF loaded with the EV maker's stock is blowing away most fund managers

  09-11-2021 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tad Park, founder and CEO of investment firm Volt Equity
  Volt Equity
  Tesla stock is volatile, but bullishness for the EV maker has paid off for one money manager, the Wall Street Journal reported.The Volt RoboCar Disruption and Tech ETF's high allocation to Tesla helped it beat most growth-focused ETFs in October.Volt Equity founder Ted Park sees a big future in Tesla's plans for autonomous vehicles.Many money managers stay away from Tesla's volatile, high-priced stock, but for the founder of i
  
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• Americans are pissed off they're paying more for groceries these days

  09-11-2021 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A supply shortage is causing food prices to soar.
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  Americans have noticed the most dramatic price increases in their groceries, per BofA Research.
  Food inflation is the result of bad weather, a labor shortage, and relentless consumer demand.
  But everything is more expensive these days thanks to a supply-chain crisis.
  Americans are fed up with their grocery bills.Of all the goods and services that have experienced inflation this year, people have noticed price hikes for
  
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• The 31 most popular products Insider readers bought in 2021 - from a book on how to get rich to teeth whitening strips

  09-11-2021 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  2021 had a tough act to follow, but there was no shortage of events that determined what we bought.
  Along the way, we found and recommended the best products and services to help see you through.
  Here are the 31 products that were the most popular with our readers this year.While we'd all hoped that the pandemic would history by now, it continued to dictate many of the p
  
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• Panera is about to be a public company again, and its IPO will include an investment from the founder of Shake Shack

  09-11-2021 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Panera Bread.
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  Panera Bread is about to be a public company again after going private in 2017, the WSJ reported.
  Its IPO will include an investment from the SPAC of Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack.
  JAB Holding will be a primary shareholder, subject to completion of the Panera IPO.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Panera Bread is about to be a public company again, and its initial public offering will include
  
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• Nicaragua paid for American podcasters to 'observe' an election that critics say was a sham

  09-11-2021 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Spanish word for "Murderer" covers a mural of Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega in the capital, Managua.
  Esteban Felix/AP
  Daniel Ortega was a military commander who helped overthrow a US-backed dictator in 1979.
  Since returning to power in 2007, however, he has cracked down on his opposition.
  Many of Ortega's most prominent critics were once members of his Sandinista National Liberation Front.
  A "pantomime election," US President Joe Biden called it. Peru's left-wing government agreed, say
  
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• Here's why you may want to wait until Cyber Monday 2021 to buy a mattress, plus exclusive deals you can shop now

  09-11-2021 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.James Brains/Insider
  Cyber Monday is just around the corner, falling on November 29 this year.
  The annual online savings event is one of the best times to purchase a mattress from top mattress brands.Last year, we saw savings as high as 30% on some of our favorite mattresses that we've tested.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyIf you've been thinking about investing in a mattress, Cyber Monday is the perfect tim
  
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• 13 Trump administration officials violated the Hatch Act, according to a federal investigation led by a Trump appointee

  09-11-2021 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses the virtual convention in a pre-recorded video from Jerusalem, Israel, on August 25, 2020.
  Photo Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via Getty Images
  13 senior Trump administration officials violated the Hatch Act, an internal government watchdog found.
  The watchdog group, the Office of Special Counsel, is led by Trump appointee Henry Kerner.
  The Hatch Act bans executive branch employees from engaging
  
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• 108,000 people with medical debt are getting $212 million in relief, thanks to help from Stacey Abrams

  09-11-2021 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former Georgia state House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams.
  AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File
  Stacey Abrams' PAC donated $1.34 million to wipe out medical debt for 108,000 people from 5 states.
  The effort was aimed at those in states like Georgia and Alabama without Medicaid expansion.
  Medical debt totals to $140 billion in the US, and healthcare costs are continuing to rise.
  Medical debt in America currently totals $140 billion, and failure to expand Medicaid in some states has pushed those people t
  
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• There's no one solution to the Great Resignation, experts say. Here's what to focus on instead.

  09-11-2021 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Insider
  Avoiding the Great Resignation as a business requires taking a lot of factors into account.
  Focus on values, benefits, and having honest conversations with employees, experts said.
  This was part of Insider's "HR Innovation & Prioritizing People" presented by Workplace from Facebook.
  In August, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs, representing almost 3% of the labor force, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The trend, dubbed "the Great Resignation," continues to affect bus
  
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• A lumber CEO who raised his minimum wage to $15 an hour and embraced 'overstaffing' explains why companies need to be 'pro-employee' to solve the labor shortage

  09-11-2021 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Now Hiring sign hangs near the entrance to a Winn-Dixie Supermarket on September 21, 2021 in Hallandale, Florida.
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  So-called labor shortages are still cropping up across the country, as employers struggle to staff up.
  But Stinson Dean, CEO of Deacon Lumber, told Bloomberg that his company is overstaffed.
  He says that's because he doesn't overwork his team and he pays them a reasonable wage.
  Labor shortages have stuck around for months now, as businesses continue to say
  
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