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• The latest news about the public relations industry, from pay and hiring to growth areas

  26-11-2021 18:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  Protesters against abortion restrictions gathered at the Texas State Capitol on May 21, 2019.Eric Gay/AP
  PR is getting more complex as companies and public figures seek help navigating social issues.
  The industry is also booming as firms see opportunity in areas like financial communications and data.
  Insider rounded up its coverage of all the big trends in the industry, from hiring to growth areas to M&A.
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  The public relations industry is g
  
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• Trump says top US general should be 'tried for treason' for intervening to prevent a war with China

  26-11-2021 18:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump and Gen. Mark Milley.Mark Wilson/Getty Images
  Trump raged about Gen. Mark Milley and the journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa in a new statement.
  He accused Woodward and Costa of making up information in their blockbuster book, "Peril."
  He also said Milley should be tried for treason for calling his Chinese counterpart to avert a US-China war.
  Former President Donald Trump put out a statement on Friday saying that Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the joint chief
  
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• Britain's pubs are struggling with supply chain challenges and a labor shortage. More than 3,000 closed down since the start of the pandemic.

  26-11-2021 18:43 via businessinsider.com
  
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  Global supply challenges and staff shortages have put pressure on British pubs, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  3,250 closed between March 2020 and September 2021, according to data cited by the paper.
  Pubs are the poster boy for wider economic troubles, one owner told the Journal.
  Long a focal point for communities, there are fresh worries over the future of Britain's pubs in the wake of the pandemic. For the institutions that have survived previous challenges such as a smoking ban,
  
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• The 30+ best Black Friday 2021 deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target

  26-11-2021 18:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Kohl's; Sardel; Amazon; Apple; Nike; Alyssa Powell/InsiderFinding the best Black Friday deals isn't always as simple as it seems. With every major retailer running their own version of the massive sale, figuring out what's available and whether it's a good deal or not can turn into more of a chore than it needs to.We're here to help. Throughout the day, we'll be upd
  
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• I've been my own boss for 7 years. Here are 5 things I do every month to stay organized.

  26-11-2021 18:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jen Glantz says taking one day offline each month helps her mentally reset.Gaby Deimeke
  Jen Glantz is an entrepreneur and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire.
  As a solo business owner, she has several habits to stay organized and make new connections.
  Glantz takes a different skills workshop every month and meets regularly with two mentors.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  I've been an entrepreneur for over seven years and while being your own boss comes with perks, it also has i
  
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• Procter & Gamble is recalling some Old Spice and Secret antiperspirants after a cancer causing chemical was detected

  26-11-2021 18:32 via businessinsider.com
  
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  Procter & Gamble is issuing a voluntary recall of aerosol spray antiperspirants after a cancer-causing chemical was found.
  The products in the recall include Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products.
  Benzene, the chemical found in the products, is known to cause cancers including leukemia and blood disorders that can be life-threatening.
  Procter & Gamble is issuing a voluntary recall of specific ae
  
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• The best Black Friday 2021 deals to shop now, from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Nordstrom, and more

  26-11-2021 18:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Kohl's; Sardel; Amazon; Apple; Nike; Alyssa Powell/InsiderBlack Friday 2021 is officially live. Today is the day we'll find the best prices on a huge variety of products, devices, and services across all categories, including tech, home, beauty, kitchen, and more.It's typical that supplies are limited for many products with the best deals during Black Friday, which
  
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• Forget reopening. The new COVID variant has 'stay-at-home' stocks rebounding.

  26-11-2021 18:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  Two professors from the University of California, Berkeley use Zoom to teach their students through an online course.Reuters/Nathan Frandino
  Remote work and vaccine stocks rallied in Friday trading as traders bet on the new coronavirus variant to spark fresh lockdowns.
  The rest of the market slumped the most all year, overshadowing strong 4Q forecasts and data showing a budding boom.
  It shows the "stay at home" trade is suddenly back on, and reopening is in doubt yet again.
  With the ink barely d
  
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• Anthony Scaramucci says the COVID-driven sell-off is a buying opportunity in stocks and crypto — and calls it a 'mini March of 2020'

  26-11-2021 18:08 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Anthony Scaramucci runs investment company SkyBridge Capital.The Washington Post/Getty Images
  Anthony Scaramucci said Friday's brutal selloff is a buying opportunity for stocks and crypto.
  Stocks slumped as investors ran for cover after a new COVID-19 variant was detected in South Africa.
  Yet Scaramucci said the variant may inspire the Fed to be more patient about an interest rate hike.
  Friday's brutal market sell-off is a buying opportunity for both stocks and crypto assets, Anthony Scaramucci
  
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• Rep. Adam Kinzinger retweets Lauren Boebert's primary challenger after calling the Colorado lawmaker 'TRASH' for her anti-Muslim story about Ilhan Omar

  26-11-2021 18:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Republican Reps. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois and Lauren Boebert of ColoradoTom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
  Kinzinger called fellow GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert "TRASH" over her anti-Muslim remarks.
  Boebert told a story about riding in an elevator with Omar, adding: "Well, she doesn't have a backpack. We should be fine."
  Kinzinger retweeted a Republican primary challenger to Boebert who said "help me take out the trash."
  Rep. Adam Kinzinger retweeted a primary challenger to fellow Repub
  
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• Away is having a rare sale this Black Friday — save up to 40% off on luggage and travel accessories

  26-11-2021 17:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.AwayPopular baggage maker Away has started its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, with a selection of items up to 40% off, including luggage, suitcases, totes, toiletry bags, and other travel essentials. The "Cyber Week" sale launched ahead of Black Friday and will end on Cyber Monday, November 29, and is available online and at the company's retail stores.As more
  
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• 150+ of the best Black Friday store sales right now, from big-box retailers to our favorite startups

  26-11-2021 17:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.We put together a list of over all the store sales going on for Black Friday 2021, ranging from startups like Away to big-box retailers like Amazon and Best Buy.Alyssa Powell/InsiderIt's easy to get overwhelmed by the mass of Black Friday deals that November brings every year. Deals are live now across most retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best
  
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• The biggest retailers are poised to get even bigger this holiday season — here are 4 reasons why

  26-11-2021 17:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  Major retailers like Costco have been able to handle the supply chain crisis with less disruption.Noam Galai/Getty Images
  Hilding Anderson is the head of retail strategy for North America at Publicis Sapient.
  He says big retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Target are poised to win big this holiday season.
  Unlike small businesses, they've been able to meet to consumer demands amid supply chain issues. 
  This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be one of the strongest we've seen in more t
  
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• Apple's long-rumored AR headset is reportedly expected in late 2022, and is said to be far more powerful than the iPhone

  26-11-2021 17:53 via businessinsider.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook adjusting his glasses.AP Photo/Ng Han Guan
  Apple is reportedly years deep into creating the eventual replacement for the iPhone.
  That replacement is said to be a powerful AR headset that could debut as soon as next year.
  The latest report says the headset is powered by chips as powerful as those powering the latest MacBook.
  Apple's long-rumored AR headset, which is intended to replace the iPhone in the next 10 years, is apparently quite powerful.That's according to TF Securiti
  
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• Online retail sales over Thanksgiving came in at a disappointing $5.1 billion. Product shortages and limited discounting may have dampened excitement.

  26-11-2021 17:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  US consumers spent $5.1 billion online on Thursday, Adobe Analytics said.Isabel Pavia/Getty Images
  Online retail sales over Thanksgiving were weaker than expected and flat from last year, Adobe Analytics data showed.
  Shortages caused by supply chain issues and fewer discounts may have impacted spending.
  Analysts say consumers should prepare for major discounts in January as stock arrives late.
  Online retail sales over Thanksgiving were less spicy than expected.According to data from Adobe Analyt
  
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• Samsung's Black Friday deals include up to 35% off 4K TVs, Galaxy S21 smartphones, and the Galaxy Buds 2

  26-11-2021 17:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Samsung; Rachel Mendelson/InsiderBlack Friday 2021 is live and happening right now, and it's easily the best sales event to grab popular products from one of the best tech and appliance brands out there: Samsung.Samsung is primarily known for its high-quality TVs, phones, and smartwatches. We're seeing excellent deals for Samsung devices and products from Samsung it
  
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• Amazon is confident it can deliver your holiday packages in time. It's chartering its own ships and reportedly using half-empty trucks

  26-11-2021 17:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  An Amazon driver carrying packages.Patrick T. FALLON / AFP
  Amazon has spent $4 billion to combat shipping delays, according to a Bloomberg report.
  Amazon chartered its own ships, built up Amazon Air, and hired 150,000 seasonal workers.
  The retailer is one of many to take extra steps to move goods in time for holiday shopping season.
  From chartering its own ships to building up its air cargo fleet and adding thousands of seasonal workers, Amazon has been operating in overdrive to make sure it can
  
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• 6 things I wish I knew before quitting my job without a backup plan

  26-11-2021 17:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Lindsay Yaw Rogers.Lindsay Yaw Rogers.
  Lindsay Yaw Rogers is an entrepreneur and brand story coach based in Aspen, Colorado.
  After quitting her job in tech, she says becoming an entrepreneur was a journey of trial and error.
  Rogers says it's important to have a solid business foundation to enable steady, long-term growth.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  I'm a risk-taker. But leaving my high-paying job at a tech startup in 2012 with a one-week old baby — with no plan —&nb
  
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• A metaverse mega yacht that just sold for $650,000 is the most expensive NFT sold in The Sandbox virtual world

  26-11-2021 17:32 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  The Amarula Sun in the Bahamas.Courtesy of Fraser Yachts
  A mega yacht just sold for around $650,000, HypeBeast first reported.
  The Metaflower Super Mega Yacht was purchased for 149 ether.
  The Sandbox is a virtual world where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  A mega yacht just sold for around $650,000, making it the most expensive non-fungible token ever sold in The Sandbox virtual gaming world.
  
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• Target's Black Friday sale started early with huge discounts on Samsung TVs, Apple AirPods Pro, and Vitamix blenders

  26-11-2021 17:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Target; Rachel Mendelson/InsiderTarget's Black Friday sale is officially underway as the retailer has begun slashing the prices on everything from 4K TVs and headphones to video games and kitchen appliances. Target's sale is live now and runs through November 28, with a Cyber Monday sale expected for November 29.Below, you'll find a number of the best deals currentl
  
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• Oil plunges by the most since April 2020 after new Covid variant heightens fears over global demand outlook

  26-11-2021 17:19 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
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  Oil fell the most since April 2020 on Friday, as investors ditched riskier assets after the emergence of a new Covid variant.
  Both Brent and WTI futures were heading for their largest one-day fall since late April last year.
  "We can very, very quickly go from a very tight market to an oversupplied market," Saxo Bank's Ole Hansen said.
  The discovery of a new, and possibly more contagious, variant of Covid-19 sent oil plunging on Friday by the most since the depths of the coronavirus
  
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• Activists and researchers are calling on 82 retailers to commit to sourcing cotton outside of China to take a stand against accusations of forced Uyghur labor

  26-11-2021 17:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  Activists are calling on companies to "fully extricate their supply chains from the Uyghur Region."Tunahan Turhan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
  China has been accused of committing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
  Activists are pushing companies to "fully extricate their supply chains from the Uyghur Region," meaning Xinjiang.
  Researchers say that cotton from that region of China is still ending up in stores.
  Activists are calling on 82 major apparel and retail compan
  
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• The 100 best drama movies of all time, according to critics

  26-11-2021 17:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  "The Godfather Part 2"Paramount Pictures
  We ranked the 100 best dramas of all time based on Rotten Tomatoes' adjusted score.
  The adjusted score is based on a weighted formula that gives newer movies an advantage.
  The list includes classics like "Citizen Kane," recent Oscar winners like "Parasite," and blockbusters like "Black Panther."
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  As a cinematic genre, "drama" has taken many forms over the decades.The list we compiled here is based on revi
  
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• Black Friday 2021 has some of the lowest prices we've ever seen on Vitamix blenders

  26-11-2021 17:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.AmazonBetween Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Vitamix usually offers some of its best deals of the year. There are plenty of live deals across the web right now, but Vitamix's own site is where you'll find more items in stock and get a free gift with the purchase of an Immersion Blender.In our guide to the best blenders, Vitamix's 5200 was chosen as the best blender overall. Personally, we absolutely love our Vitamixes and have found they can do just
  
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• 7 productivity tips from business owners running multimillion-dollar companies

  26-11-2021 16:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ria Graham is a co-owner of Kokomo, a Caribbean restaurant in Brooklyn.Ria Graham
  There were 3.8 million new business applications so far this year.
  Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or a seasoned founder, managing productivity is a key task.
  Seven business owners shared their productivity tips and how they structure their days for success.
  The number of entrepreneurs in the US continues to climb. There are 3.8 million new business applications recorded so far this year. There were 4.3
  
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• Pandemic-related stocks from Zoom to Moderna jump as new coronavirus variant raises alarms and triggers lockdowns

  26-11-2021 16:58 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.Matthias Bein/picture alliance via Getty Images
  Shares of companies that benefitted from the pandemic rallied Friday amid the discovery of a new coronavirus variant.
  The stock prices of vaccine makers surged, including Moderna, Pfizer and BioNTech.
  Stay-at-home stock plays like Zoom Video and Peloton also jumped as new lockdowns loom.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Shares of companies that benefitted from the pandemic rallied
  
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• Trump says 'the border is a bigger problem than inflation' and repeats election lies in Fox Business interview

  26-11-2021 16:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump.Fox Business Network
  Former President Donald Trump appeared on Fox Business Friday morning for a call-in interview.
  Trump repeated many of the same falsehoods about the 2020 election, while also downplaying inflation.
  "The border is a bigger problem than inflation," Trump said.
  Former President Donald Trump said in a Fox Business interview on Friday morning that immigration is a bigger economic threat to the US than inflation."The border is a bigger problem than inf
  
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• As bitcoin enters a bear market, these are the 5 best performing cryptocurrencies over the past week

  26-11-2021 16:55 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  CryptoBarcroft MediaWhile bitcoin and ether dominate the headlines, there are more than 14,000 other crypto coins.With less liquidity and more volatility, these alternative cryptocurrencies can deliver investors massive losses or gains in a short period of time.These are the five best performing cryptocurrencies over the past week, according to data from CoinMarketCap.Bitcoin entered a bear market on Friday, falling more than 20% from its record $69,000 high as concerns of a new COVID-19 variant
  
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• Live: The 28 Best Black Friday 2021 Deals Right Now: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kohl's, & More

  26-11-2021 16:52 via businessinsider.com
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Kohl's; Sardel; Amazon; Apple; Nike; Alyssa Powell/InsiderFinding the best Black Friday deals isn't always as simple as it seems. With every major retailer running their own version of the massive sale, figuring out what's available and whether it's a good deal or not can turn into more of a chore than it needs to.We're here to help. Throughout the day, we'll be upd
  
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• Lauren Boebert ripped for 'hateful and dangerous' anti-Muslim tale about Ilhan Omar: 'Well, she doesn't have a backpack. We should be fine'

  26-11-2021 16:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images and Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images
  A video surfaced of Lauren Boebert telling a story about riding in an elevator with Ilhan Omar.
  "Well, she doesn't have a backpack. We should be fine," Boebert said.
  Omar and several other House members reacted swiftly, accusing Boebert of Islamophobia.
  Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado is being accused of Islamophobia after tellin
  
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• Walmart's Black Friday 2021 sale is live with all-time low prices on AirPods, 4K TVs, vacuums, and more

  26-11-2021 16:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Walmart; Rachel Mendelson/InsiderBlack Friday 2021 is officially up and running, marking the end of Walmart's "Deals for Days" promotional event and the beginning of the retailer's official Black Friday deals. Walmart traditionally offers some of the best Black Friday deals, and you'll find tons of deals on products across all categories, including tech, home, fashi
  
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• Macy's CEO says he wants Biden to push back the vaccine mandate deadline as the retailer scrambles to hire more staff

  26-11-2021 16:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette said the company needed more time to implement the vaccine mandate.Santiago Felipe/Getty Images
  Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette said he wants Biden's vaccine mandate to be delayed, per NYT.
  Gennette told The Times that he'd prefer the mandate to kick in around February 2022.
  Macy's has offered $500 bonuses to staff who recruit a friend or relative, Gennette said.
  Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette says he wants President Joe Biden to push back the vaccine mandate deadline as the retailer
  
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• The stock market's fear gauge is soaring and it could signal investors are in for a 'difficult 2022' if it closes above this key level

  26-11-2021 16:16 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 18, 202Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesConcerns of a new COVID-19 variant sent Wall Street's fear gauge soaring as much as 51% on Friday.The volatility surge could signal an end to the low volatility regime of 2021, according to Fairlead Strategies.This is the level the VIX needs to close above to signal a "difficult 2022" for the stock market.US stocks plunged on Friday, with Wall Street's fear gauge soaring as concerns of a hig
  
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• The best Black Friday 2021 Instant Pot deals are live now — including 50% off on the Duo Plus

  26-11-2021 16:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.James Brains/InsiderInstant Pot's multicookers have a fervent following. Black Friday 2021 — going on November 26 — might be a good time to hop on the bandwagon with one of these fantastic Instant Pot deals.There are several deals to take advantage of, including low prices on the Instant Pot Duo Crisp. The Duo Crisp is the best multitasking electric pres
  
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• 'A black Black Friday': Here's what analysts are saying as global stocks plunge on fears about new COVID variant

  26-11-2021 16:13 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Global stocks plunged Friday.Andrew Burton/Getty Images
  Global stocks are cratering after a new, highly mutated COVID variant was discovered in South Africa.
  Analysts said volatility would be worsened by poor liquidity, with US trading limited by Thanksgiving.
  Another said investors are simply taking no chance as they wait for more details about the new variant.
  Global stocks are being hammered on Friday after a new, heavily mutated COVID variant was identified in South Africa, causing countries
  
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• Alabama police found hundreds of FedEx packages in a ravine, and it's still unclear how they ended up there

  26-11-2021 16:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  FedEx workers were on the scene on Thanksgiving to clean up the ravine.Blount County Sheriff's Office
  300-400 FedEx packages were found in a ravine in Blount County, Alabama.
  The sheriff's office reported that FedEx dispatched drivers on Thanksgiving to retrieve the packages.
  It's still not clear how the packages ended up in the ditch. 
  If you have a missing FedEx package in Alabama, it may have been dumped in a ditch in Blount County. A deputy with the Blount County Sheriff's Office f
  
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• Short lines, no crowds: few signs of Black Friday chaos at big box retailers

  26-11-2021 16:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  After waiting in a Black Friday line for two hours, Aaron Karas, right, and Max Clifford walk out of Best Buy empty handed after failing to find graphic cards on November 26, 2021 in Westminster, Colorado.Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images
  Black Friday in-store shopping sales kicked off early Friday.
  Videos and images shared by shoppers on Twitter show minimal crowds in some locations.
  Some shoppers may have been deterred by warnings of product shortages and fewer discounts.
  Black Friday sales have kic
  
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• EU asks member states to ban flights from southern Africa over new coronavirus variant rapidly spreading there

  26-11-2021 15:51 via businessinsider.com
  
  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.Reuters
  A new coronavirus variant — B.1.1.529 — is rapidly spreading in southern Africa.
  It prompted the European Commission to recommend a flight ban from the region.
  Belgium announced Europe's first case of the new variant on Friday.
  The European Union has asked member states to ban flights from southern African countries, citing the new coronavirus variant rapidly spreading there."It is now important that all of us in Europe act v
  
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• Apple's huge Black Friday sale is now live — save up to $50 on the Apple Watch Series 6

  26-11-2021 15:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Hollis Johnson/Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderIf you're interested in buying an Apple Watch, Black Friday is one of the best days to get one. There are a ton of huge deals available now on a number of Apple Watch models including the Series 3, Series 6, and the most current model, the Apple Watch Series 7.Keep in mind that discounts vary based on color options and si
  
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• Amazon's Black Friday deals are live — save on KitchenAid mixers, Apple AirPods, robot vacuums, and more

  26-11-2021 15:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Kohl's; Sardel; Amazon; Apple; Nike; Alyssa Powell/InsiderBlack Friday is officially underway and some of the best discounts are available over at Amazon. TVs, kitchen appliances, smart home devices, you name it, are all down to some of the lowest prices we've seen this year. Amazon's huge catalog and willingness to price match competitors makes it one of the best p
  
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• Dow falls 700 points as new coronavirus variant threatens to derail global economic recovery

  26-11-2021 15:43 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Stocks slid in post-Thanksgiving trade Friday.AP Photo/Richard Drew
  Dow industrials tumbled 700 points as a new coronavirus variant spreads from South Africa. 
  Travel restrictions are being put in place in the EU, UK, Japan and other places worldwide. 
  The WHO says the B.1.1.529 strain has a "large number of mutations."
  US stocks sank Friday as investors returning from the Thanksgiving holiday worried about the economic recovery because of rapidly rising cases of COVID from a new strai
  
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• 47 startup brands with incredible Black Friday 2021 sales, including Bombas, Mejuri, Away, Brooklinen, and more

  26-11-2021 15:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.BrooklinenBlack Friday is today, November 26, and all of the best startup deals are live. While many retailers continue to struggle amidst supply chain issues and shortages, that doesn't mean your Christmas shopping is ruined, especially not with a lot of direct-to-consumer startups that have tighter supply chains.Below, we've rounded up the best deals from startup brands around the web on everything from bedding and sheets to clothing, apparel, and
  
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• Best Buy Black Friday deals 2021: Score major savings on the MacBook Air, Dyson vacuums, and KitchenAid mixers

  26-11-2021 15:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Best Buy; Rachel Mendelson/InsiderBlack Friday 2021 is live, which means retailers, brands, and companies are hosting some of the best deals of the year on a wide range of products and services. Best Buy historically offers excellent deals on tech and home appliances during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping sales events.We saw plenty of early deals leading
  
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• The 15 coolest features of the Rivian R1T, the $67,500 electric pickup built for hanging outdoors

  26-11-2021 15:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  The 2022 Rivian R1T.Tim Levin/Insider
  The Rivian R1T electric pickup has arrived — and we got to drive it. 
  The truck comes packed with cool capabilities you can't get in any other truck. 
  The $67,500 R1T is all about camping, biking, hiking, and chilling in the great outdoors. 
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  America's first serious electric pickup truck has arrived.The Rivian R1T.Tim Levin/InsiderNot only does the Rivian R1T perform tremendously on-road and of
  
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• Mississippi banned most abortions to be the 'safest state' for the unborn. Meanwhile, one in three Mississippi kids live in poverty

  26-11-2021 15:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Drusilla Hicks, a single mom in Mississippi, with her two youngest kids.Rory Doyle for Insider
  Mississippi lawmakers said the ban on most abortions after 15 weeks would make Mississippi 'the safest state in the country' for the unborn. 
  The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Mississippi's abortion law on Dec. 1.
  Advocates say Mississippi, the poorest state in the country, offers little support for children 'once they're here.'
  Brandon, Mississippi – Drusilla Hicks sinks into her c
  
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• Cruise and airline stocks sell off as global health officials track new coronavirus variant with 'large number of mutations'

  26-11-2021 15:23 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Travelers at LAX airport in December 2020Ringo Chiu/Shutterstock
  Airline and cruise line stocks were slammed down Friday with the emergence of a new coronavirus variant. 
  The EU, the UK, and Japan placed travel restrictions from South Africa where the B.1.1.529 strain was first identified. 
  United Airlines and Carnival were among the travel stocks being dragged lower. 
  Shares of cruise lines and airlines sharply fell Friday as a new coronavirus strain spurred a round of travel res
  
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• A wave of countries is banning and restricting travel from southern Africa over a new virus variant

  26-11-2021 15:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  Countries in Europe and Asia raced to tighten border controls over a new coronavirus variant.
  B.1.1.529 is spreading rapidly in South Africa and may be harder to contain than prior variants.
  Germany, France, Italy, the UK, India, Japan, and Israel were among those to make changes.
  Countries across Europe and Asia tightened border controls after scientists warned of a new coronavirus variant found mostly in South Africa.The new variant, B.1.1.529, appears to have spread rapidly in South Africa.
  
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• Photos show Trump has a Mount Rushmore sculpture with his face added to it in his Mar-a-Lago office

  26-11-2021 15:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Donald Trump in July 2020 at the real Mount Rushmore, which does not feature his face.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
  Former President Trump has a Mt Rushmore sculpture in his office with his face on it. 
  The sculpture was given to Trump at a July 4 event in last year, and cropped up in recent photos.
  Trump in 2020 denied reports that his team had asked about adding his face to the real Mt Rushmore. 
  Former President Donald Trump keeps a sculpture in his office showing an altered Mount
  
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• A Sacramento cafe owner says she hiked her minimum wage to $16.50 an hour but new staff still didn't show up for their first shifts

  26-11-2021 15:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  The US is suffering from a labor shortage as workers quit their jobs over wages, benefits, and working conditions.Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
  A Sacramento cafe owner told CBS13 that new staff she hired weren't showing up for their first shifts.
  This was even after she raised her minimum wage by 30% during the pandemic, to $16.50, she told CBS13.
  The US is suffering from a huge labor shortage and restaurants have been hit especially hard.
  A Sacramento cafe owner sai
  
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