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• Trump releases statement trashing McConnell for not passing infrastructure while he was president. But it was Trump who walked away from a $2 trillion deal in 2019.

  10-11-2021 05:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump.
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  Donald Trump blasted Mitch McConnell and GOP lawmakers who voted for the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
  Trump also claimed that McConnell scuttled a $2 trillion deal during his tenure in 2019.
  But Trump walked out of $2 trillion infrastructure talks with Democratic leaders within 3 minutes.
  Former President Donald Trump lambasted Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after 13 House Republicans and 19 GOP senators voted with Democrats to pass th
  
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• Trump loses again as US District Court judge denies his emergency request to block records from January 6 Committee

  10-11-2021 05:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President in Washington.
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  Donald Trump asked a US judge to block the January 6 Committee from obtaining White House records.
  Judge Tanya S. Chutkan denied the request and said the documents are of interest to the public.
  The National Archives and Records Administration will give investigators the documents on Friday.
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• Investors are waiting on an overdue $148 million bond payment from Evergrande, the world's most indebted company - and it has to go through today

  10-11-2021 04:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The logo of Evergrande Real Estate on a crane in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province
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  China Evergrande has an overdue $148 million bond payment that must be made on Wednesday.
  The Chinese property giant has not defaulted on any of its offshore debt obligations so far.
  Beijing is urging government-owned firms and state-backed developers to buy Evergrande's assets to control the fall.
  Concerns mounted about a deepening liquidity crisis in the
  
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• A GOP lawmaker says he's been receiving threatening phone calls after voting for Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

  10-11-2021 04:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Fred Upton was one of 13 House Republicans who voted for Biden's infrastructure bill.
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  GOP Rep. Fred Upton said he received threats after voting for the infrastructure bill.
  In an expletive-filled voicemail released by Upton's office, a caller wishes death on Upton, his family, and his staff.
  Upton was one of 13 House Republicans who voted in favor of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
  A GOP lawmaker said he received threatening voicemails
  
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• Elon Musk lost $50 billion in 2 days after Tesla shares plunged 16% - but he's still worth over $100 billion more than Jeff Bezos

  10-11-2021 04:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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  Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now worth $323 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
  Musk's $50 billion loss comes on the back of a 16% decline in Tesla's share price this week.
  He's still the richest man on earth, leading second-wealthiest man Jeff Bezos by $122 billion.
  It's only Wednesday, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk has already lost $50 billion this week after shares of Tesla tanked 16% in two days.The massive losses come on the
  
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• Rep. Paul Gosar addresses backlash to violent anime edit, likening the video to 'symbolic portrayal' of fight over immigration policy

  10-11-2021 03:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) speaks at a news conference on January 7, 2016.
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  Rep. Paul Gosar responded to outcry over an edited anime parody video he posted to Twitter.The lawmaker said the video was a symbolic portrayal of Congress' battle over immigration policy.
  "The hero of the cartoon goes after the monster, the policy monster of open borders," the statement said.
  Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar addressed backlash to a violent anime edit he posted on his Twitter
  
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• Pfizer CEO calls people who spread misinformation on COVID-19 vaccines 'criminals because they have literally cost millions of lives'

  10-11-2021 02:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A six year old child receives the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for 5-11 year old kids at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut on November 2, 2021.
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  Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said people who spread vaccine misinformation are criminals.
  Misinformation on the vaccine swarmed social media platforms since the onset of the pandemic.
  "They're criminals because they have literally cost millions of lives," Bourla said.
  The CEO of COVID-19 vaccine manufacture
  
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• The 'QAnon Shaman' quotes 'Forrest Gump' in a new sentencing memo requesting his release for time served

  10-11-2021 02:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jacob Chansley, also known as the QAnon Shaman, inside the Capitol on January 6.
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  A lawyer for "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley is requesting his client's release for time served.
  Chansley is set to be sentenced for his role in the Capitol riot on November 17.
  The attorney cited Chansley's ongoing incarceration and mental health struggles as reason for his release.The lawyer representing "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley is making a fifth plea for his infamous client's
  
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• Watch SpaceX launch its next astronaut crew for NASA on Wednesday, after a week of delays

  10-11-2021 01:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Crew-3 astronauts, left to right: ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer and NASA astronauts Thomas Marshburn, Raja Chari, and Kayla Barron.
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  SpaceX plans to launch its fourth NASA astronaut crew to the International Space Station on Wednesday night.
  The Crew-3 mission has been delayed twice due to bad weather and a minor medical issue.
  Watch live below as the Crew Dragon spaceship flies to the ISS.
  SpaceX plans to send a rocket streaking above the Florida skies on Wednesday night. Onboard its
  
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• The 5 best toolboxes in 2021

  10-11-2021 00:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A good toolbox protects your tools, is convenient to transport, and meets your organizational needs.Our top pick is the Ridgid 221733 22-Inch Pro Toolbox.
  It's durable and has a lightweight design and impressive 50-pound load capacity.Learn more about how Insider Reviews tests home products.
  A good tool collection is only as good as your ability to find what you need when you need it. Whether you're a DIY-er who tackles serious home repair
  
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• On a quiet but tense corner of Russia's border, its neighbors are gaining on it

  10-11-2021 00:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Caspian Flotilla ship Sovetsky Dagestan in 1984.
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  Russia's neighbors on the Caspian Sea have been building up their naval capabilities.
  Russia remains the dominant military in the region, but that advantage is diminishing.
  The countries there have taken steps to manage disputes, but future points of tension are visible.
  Thirty years ago, Russia's supremacy in the Caspian Sea was unquestioned. Even with the independence of new countries with their own navies in the early
  
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• Twitter Blue lets you undo tweets and test out new features - here's how to sign up for the subscription service

  10-11-2021 00:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twitter Blue is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  Associated Press
  Twitter Blue is a subscription service that gives you the power to undo tweets, read news articles without ads, and more.
  Signing up for Twitter Blue also unlocks Labs, a feature that lets you try out new features early.
  You can sign up for Twitter Blue on your smartphone or computer for $2.99 per month.
  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  It's become a meme for Twitter users to wonder
  
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• Yield farming: An investing strategy involving staking or lending crypto assets to generate returns

  10-11-2021 00:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yield farming involves staking, or locking up, your cryptocurrency in exchange for interest or more crypto.
  Alyssa Powell/Insider
  Yield farming involves lending or staking cryptocurrency in exchange for interest and other rewards.
  Yield farmers measure their returns in terms of annual percentage yields (APY).
  While potentially profitable, yield farming is also incredibly risky.
  Visit Insider's Investing Reference library for more stories.
  Yield farming is a means of earning interest on your cry
  
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• Pandemic-linked stress may have fueled the deadly crowd surge at Astroworld, a sociologist says

  10-11-2021 00:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Travis Scott performs during the 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston, Texas, on November 5, 2021.
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  Eight people died during a crowd surge at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston on Friday.
  Concertgoers may lose their moral compass in large crowds, a sociologist told Insider.
  Fans may also have had pent-up stress and anxiety from nearly two years of social isolation.
  A violent swell of fans killed eight people at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Tex
  
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• The 15 best Christmas tree toppers of 2021

  10-11-2021 00:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Placing a tree topper on your Christmas tree is always the finishing touch when decorating.
  For more tree decor ideas, check out our guides to the best holiday lights and best tree skirts.Retailers like CB2, Wayfair, Target, and Etsy have a huge library of tree toppers of all kinds.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyA Christmas tree topper holds a special place in holiday decorating. It's the crowning tou
  
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• The 6 best wine glasses in 2021

  10-11-2021 00:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Connie Chen/Insider
  Drinking wine from a wine glass lets you fully enjoy its aroma, taste, and texture.For red wine, use a glass with a large bowl and wider opening to allow the wine to aerate.
  For white wine, look for a smaller bowl and opening and a long stem to keep the wine cool.
  A universal glass has a versatile shape to bring out the best of red, white, and rosé wines.See also: The best wine clubs
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• NASA is pushing its human moon landing back to 2025, and its top official worries China will beat the US there

  10-11-2021 00:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An illustration of SpaceX's Starship as a lander carrying NASA astronauts to the moon.
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  NASA said Tuesday that it won't land astronauts on the moon by 2024, as previously planned. Now the goal is 2025.
  NASA Administrator Bill Nelson partially blamed Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin for the delay.
  Nelson also expressed concerns that China could put astronauts on the moon before the US.
  NASA is officially pushing back the timeline for its return to the moon.The agency had been saying for years that
  
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• Planning document reveals that Astroworld staff were ordered not to talk to the press

  10-11-2021 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Traffic on Main Street passes by a sign announcing the cancellation of Astroworld the day after at least eight died and scored were injured during a concert by rapper Travis Scott at his two day event, held at NRG Park Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Houston.
  Associated Press/Michael Wyke
  A 56-page planning document for the Astroworld festival was obtained by CNN.
  The document, from festival organizer Scoremore, contains instructions for staff.
  At least eight people were killed at the event in Houst
  
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