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• 7 questions potential camper van RV owners should ask themselves before purchasing their own tiny home on wheels

  03-12-2021 21:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Last Resort Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion by Advanced RV.Advanced RV
  Camper vans have skyrocketed in popularity throughout COVID-19.
  There are several routes potential owners can take, from building one yourself to purchasing prebuilt units.
  Here's a guide potential camper van owners should ask themselves before making the investment. 
  Converted camper vans have become a popular living and travel trend across the US, and skyrocketing RV sales throughout COVID-19 has proven that tiny
  
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• 10 questions about the Omicron variant — including its symptoms and spread — answered by an expert

  03-12-2021 21:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dr. Leana Wen said the Omicron variant seems to be more contagious than Delta in South Africa.
  It has at least 50 mutations, which could make existing vaccines and therapies less effective.
  She urged people to get their booster shots and "stay flexible" about any holiday travel plans.
  Dr. Leana Wen from George Washington University said the Omicron variant seems to be more contagious than the Delta variant in South Africa. It has at least 50 mutations, which could make existing vaccines and the
  
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• The 8 best cookie cutter sets to buy in 2021 for Christmas, Hanukkah, and all occasions

  03-12-2021 21:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.
  Easily transform a basic sugar cookie or gingerbread dough into exciting shapes with cookie cutters.
  You can get any shape from precisely measured biscuit cutters to jumping reindeer and Christmas trees. 
  We found the 8 best cookie cutter sets for home bakers to use during the holiday season and beyond.
  Cookie cutters can make the most basic dough exciting. They provide a clean-cut canvas for decorating or building festive scenes, and if you'r
  
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• The 5 best jump ropes of 2021 for an effective cardio workout

  03-12-2021 20:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Prices are accurate at the time of publication.
  Jumping rope is one of the best cardio exercises you can do at home, practically for free.
  The best jump ropes are durable and adjustable in length and may also come with extra ropes or handles.
  Our top pick is Crossrope's Get Lean; it comes with multiple weighted ropes, swappable handles, and its own workout app.
  Most of us associate jumping rope with days on the playground but for the everyday athlete, it's one of the best cardiovascular activiti
  
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• 58 thoughtful gifts to give your friends under $100

  03-12-2021 20:17 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.Getty Images
  Whether it's your friend's birthday or you simply want to say thank you, they deserve the best.
  We rounded up 58 gifts, each under $100, that your special friend will treasure.Want more gift ideas? Check out all Insider Reviews gift guides here.
  Still looking for a gift? Check out our list of the All-Time Best products we've ever tested.
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• Trump attorney John Eastman's own think tank just published a book review ripping his memos about how Pence could have kept Trump in power

  03-12-2021 20:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  John Eastman (left)joined Rudy Giuliani at the Trump rally that preceded the January 6 attack on the Capitol.REUTERS/Jim Bourg
  John Eastman's think tank published a 'critique' of his memos for Donald Trump to stay in office.
  The book review article also slammed the Claremont Institute for defending the conservative academic.
  Eastman has invoked the 5th Amendment in the face of scrutiny from the House January 6 committee.
  Within weeks of January 6, the conservative legal scholar John Eastman bega
  
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• 44 sentimental gifts that'll make anyone feel loved, from a family cookbook heirloom to an astrological birth chart

  03-12-2021 20:02 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.Birthdate co.
  For those feeling extra softhearted this year, we put together a list of sentimental gift ideas.
  From personalized gifts to meaningful flowers, you're sure to find inspiration for anyone.
  Still looking for a gift? Check out our list of the All-Time Best products we've ever tested.
  If you always give generic gifts, select something off a wishlist,
  
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• The oldest consumer advocacy group in the US sent a letter to 10 governors bashing BlackRock for investing state pension money into Chinese markets

  03-12-2021 19:53 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  BlackRock boss Larry FinkCNBC/Getty Images
  An advocacy group is calling on US governors to examine what it sees as risks from BlackRock's investment in Chinese companies. 
  Consumers' Research sent a letter to 10 governors of states with the most pension money invested with BlackRock. 
  BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager, overseeing about $10 trillion. 
  A consumer advocacy group this week blasted BlackRock on behalf of US investors for "taking their money and betting on
  
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• Cathie Wood's flagship Ark fund plummets 7% as tech sell-off deepens

  03-12-2021 19:37 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Ark Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood.Ark Invest; Insider
  Cathie Wood's flagship ARK Innovation ETF sank Friday as the sell-off in tech shares deepened. 
  The actively managed fund slipped as much as 7.3% to its lowest in more than a year on Friday.
  Benefitting from Wood's slump, however, is the Tuttle Capital Short Innovation ETF, which is up by 6%.
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  Cathie Wood's flagship ARK Innovation exchange-traded fund sank Frida
  
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• Kayleigh McEnany says she found out Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 while he was on live TV with Fox News' Sean Hannity

  03-12-2021 19:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  President Donald Trump returns to the White House from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2020.Win McNamee/Getty Images
  Kayleigh McEnany writes that she was told Donald Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 while he was on live TV. 
  The Wall Street Journal reported last year that Trump was informed of his positive rapid test before he went on TV. 
  Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he and the first lady were awaiting their test result
  
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• How to add text on TikTok and customize it to your video

  03-12-2021 19:32 via businessinsider.com
  
  You can add text to a TikTok you've recorded by pressing the Aa button on the screen.
  You can also edit the text you've added by tapping the text and selecting the Edit button.
  If desired, you can also dictate the duration of your text with the app's timing slider tool.
  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  If you're new to TikTok, or it's been a while since your last post, the various tools and editing options can seem overwhelming. One way to embellish your videos is by add
  
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• The dismal November jobs report showed a massive slowdown in hiring at restaurants and hotels

  03-12-2021 19:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  A person walks by a sign advertising employment at a fast-food restaurant on November 05, 2021 in New York City.Spencer Platt/Getty Images
  The November jobs report was by no means a stellar one, with a payroll gain of just 210,000.
  Leisure and hospitality gained a paltry 23,000 jobs after a gain of 170,000 the previous month.
  People may not be responding to higher wages or bonuses being offered to attract them into the industry. 
  The employment situation last month wasn't what experts expec
  
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• Biden still has a rosy view on the economy despite a bad November jobs report. Here's 3 reasons why he may be right to be optimistic.

  03-12-2021 19:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  President Joe Biden speaks to members of the press at the South Lawn of the White House on November 19, 2021.Alex Wong/Getty Images
  Biden touted a sharp drop in the jobless rate and argued the economy is on the right track.
  There's a problem, though: the economy added about half as many jobs as expected in November.
  But there are three reasons Biden might be right to be optimistic.
  The latest jobs report released Friday showed the US economy regained 210,000 jobs in November, a paltry sum that w
  
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• The drop in retail jobs in November shows how the pandemic has dramatically changed how Americans spend their money

  03-12-2021 19:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  The seasonally adjusted number showed that retail workers fell by 20,000 in November.David Zalubowski/Associated PressThe Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of retail workers fell by 20,000 in November.The number of workers continues to fall while consumers are still spending more than ever. 
  These shifts to the retail sector show how business is adapting: It's using fewer workers. 
  Shelves are on track to be stocked this holiday season, but businesses are using fewer
  
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• A massive antenna in China can use Earth itself to send signals to submarines thousands of miles away

  03-12-2021 19:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  Chinese sailors salute on top of a submarine during the fleet's review of the China-Russia joint naval exercise in the Yellow Sea April 26, 2012.China Daily/Reuters
  The antenna's location hasn't been revealed, but its signals can reach submarines across vast distances, researchers say.
  A joint experiment with Russia confirmed a "ping" from the facility can also travel effectively underground.
  The biggest antenna on the planet is up and running in central China, opening up long-distance communica
  
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• I'm a sleep researcher and these smart lights help me fall asleep faster and also work as sunrise alarm clocks

  03-12-2021 19:11 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.Suzy Hernandez/Insider
  The Casper Glow Lights are gesture-controlled smart lamps that help you fall asleep and wake up easier.
  They're portable and simple to operate, making them a good choice for a night light or bedtime reading lamp.
  The warm glow of the Casper Glow Lights helps you avoid exposure to blue light, which can interfere with quality sleep.
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• Kevin McCarthy avoided condemning Lauren Boebert's Islamophobic comments about Ilhan Omar, instead praising her for a phone call that ultimately went off the rails

  03-12-2021 19:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthyDrew Angerer/Getty Images
  McCarthy avoided condemning Lauren Boebert's Islamophobic comments about Ilhan Omar.
  "She apologized publicly, she apologized personally," McCarthy said at a press conference Friday.
  Boebert is likely to face punishment soon as Democratic calls for her to lose committee seats grow.
  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy signaled on Friday that House Republicans would not take action against Rep. Lauren Boebert after the far-right Colora
  
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• Elon Musk says the first Tesla Cybertrucks will have 4 motors and be able to 'drive diagonally like a crab'

  03-12-2021 19:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk stands in front of the Cybertruck during its unveiling on November 21, 2019.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images
  Elon Musk is tweeting about the long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck again. 
  The truck, he says, will first be available in a four-motor variant. 
  When Tesla announced the pickup in 2019, it said it would come with one, two, or three motors. 
  For a while now, Tesla has promised that its shiny, spaceship-like Cybertruck is just around the corner. But produ
  
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• Most Omicron cases so far have been mild, but experts say it will take weeks to understand how severe the variant can be

  03-12-2021 18:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  A healthcare worker conducts a COVID-19 test on a traveller at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on November 28, 2021,Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty Images
  Most of the reported cases of COVID-19 associated with the Omicron variant have been mild so far.
  However, experts say it's still too early to observe how the variant affects hospitalization rates and deaths globally.
  Most of the data we have comes from South Africa, a country with a younger and healthier population than the US.
  Ear
  
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• The 13 best places to buy furniture online, for every style and every budget

  03-12-2021 18:46 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.Pottery Barn
  Plenty of furniture stores offer online shopping.
  With so many options, we rounded up a list of the best furniture stores for a range of shoppers.
  Some of our picks include Pottery Barn, Wayfair, Ballard Designs, One Kings Lane, and more.
  Shopping for furniture can be difficult. With possible shipping delays, shortages, and other factors, it's not alway
  
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• There are 10 million jobs open in the US. The problem is that many people's lives are not set up for work right now.

  03-12-2021 18:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Pedestrians walk by a "Now Hiring" sign outside a store on August 16, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia.Olivier Douliery/AFP/Getty Images
  10 million job openings in the US remain unfilled.
  The November jobs report showed millions of Americans are not content with economic conditions right now.
  Reasons why include low wages, lack of childcare options, and no mandated paid leave.
  Even with 10 million job openings in the US, the November jobs report added just 210,000 payrolls, badly missing expectations
  
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• Lawyer who hatched a plan to throw the 2020 election to Trump pleads the 5th in Congress' Capitol riot probe

  03-12-2021 18:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  John Eastman appeared onstage with Rudy Giuliani at the pro-Trump rally that preceded the January 6 attack on the Capitol.Jim Bourg/Reuters
  A Trump-aligned lawyer invoked his 5th Amendment rights in response to a Jan. 6 committee subpoena.
  John Eastman's attorney sent a letter to the committee saying he "hereby asserts his Fifth Amendment right not to be a witness against himself."
  Eastman is the second witness who took or plans to take the 5th Amendment related to the Capitol riot probe.
  A lawy
  
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• Impatience can hurt your prospects and your health, but a psychologist says there's a way to stop it

  03-12-2021 18:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  Everyone has moments when they just can't keep their cool any longer.Malte Mueller
  Life is full of annoyances, but some find it harder to cope with them than others.
  Unchecked, impatience can develop into anger issues, and can ultimately harm your health.
  Psychologist Sarah Schnitker explained to CNN how you can really manage feelings of impatience.
  Life is full of annoyances, and some people struggle more than others to be patient. It's important to note that impatience can turn into anger, and
  
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• Georgia's chief election official Brad Raffensperger ignored a text from Mark Meadows about the 2020 election because his staff didn't know if it was real, report says

  03-12-2021 18:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  White House chief of staff Mark Meadows listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally for Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., and David Perdue at Dalton Regional Airport, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Dalton, Ga.AP Photo/Evan Vucci
  Georgia's top election official ignored a December 2020 text from Mark Meadows, CNN reports.
  Staffers weren't sure if it was him because they were slammed with so many texts about the election. 
  A House Select Committee is probing Meadows' role in Trump's e
  
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• The labor shortage is reportedly creating longer COVID-19 vaccine wait times at CVS and Walgreens

  03-12-2021 18:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  High demand for booster shots and COVID-19 vaccines are leading to long lines at CVS and Walgreens, The Wall Street Journal reports.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
  Patients in some states are waiting weeks to get a COVID vaccine at CVS and Walgreens, per WSJ.
  The Omicron variant and new vaccine rules for kids is creating higher demand for jabs.
  Retail pharmacies in states like Connecticut and Kentucky are facing staff shortages.
  As demand for vaccines and booster shots increases, retail pharmacies are s
  
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• Metaverse-related cryptocurrencies like Axie Infinity and Decentraland are up 37,000% this year, crushing bitcoin and other altcoins

  03-12-2021 18:24 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Image of NFT game Axie Infinity.Axie Infinity Media Kit
  A bucket of metaverse-related cryptocurrencies is up 37,000% this year, Macro Hive data show.
  The bucket includes Axie Infinity, a play-to-earn platform, and Decentraland, where players can buy digital land.
  Coins related to smart contracts rallied 2,355% this year, and DeFi coins jumped 548%. Bitcoin rose just 97%. 
  Metaverse-related cryptocurrencies have surged an eye-popping 37,000% this year — far exceeding the gains of bitco
  
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• Adidas wades into the metaverse in partnership with Bored Ape Yacht Club and other NFT communities

  03-12-2021 18:14 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
  Adidas is entering the metaverse in partnerships with several NFT communities.
  These includes Bored Ape Yacht Club, Punks Comic, and Gmoney.
  The brand changed its Twitter profile picture to a signature Bored Ape cartoon wearing Adidas.
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  Adidas is the latest brand name entering the metaverse. The company is partnering with prominent figures in the space including th
  
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• 3 reasons the labor shortage could be a 'structural change' in the economy, according to S&P

  03-12-2021 17:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  The US is currently at a 45-year low in labor participation rate.Maskot
  Credit agency S&P reported people are leaving jobs for structural reasons and pandemic-specific ones.
  Among the structural reasons include a skills mismatch and an increase in retirement rates.
  Researchers predict that as more people get vaccinated, more people will re-enter the labor force.
  The record number of people leaving the workforce signals structural changes in the economy, Standard & Poor's reported last mo
  
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• Check out these eerily realistic robots that look straight out of the movie 'I, Robot'

  03-12-2021 17:53 via businessinsider.com
  
  Engineered Art's "Ameca" robotEngineered Arts
  This robot named "Ameca" looks a little too real — and the internet is freaking out about it. 
  While it's currently used for entertainment, its creators say Ameca is a platform for future AI tech. 
  Check out "the world's most advanced human-shaped robot" move, blink, gasp, and smile here. 
  Videos of an eerily realistic robot named Ameca are going viral on social media, with users comparing the footage to the 2014 film "I, Robot."
  
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• A Danish bank's list of outrageous predictions for 2022 include NFTs tanking Spotify stock, 15% inflation, and an army of women on Reddit taking on corporations

  03-12-2021 17:41 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Spotify app.Mr.Whiskey/Shutterstock
  Danish asset manager Saxo Bank has released its Outrageous Predictions list for markets in 2022.
  They include Spotify stock sliding as musicians use NFTs to build revenue share. 
  Another prediction sees US inflation soaring to 15% and the Fed moving too late in hiking interest rates. 
  NFTs taking over the music industry from Spotify, US inflation soaring to double-digit rates, and women traders banding together to put an epic squeeze on "patriarch co
  
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• India won't ban private cryptocurrencies, but will regulate them instead: NDTV report

  03-12-2021 17:35 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  India is looking at regulating, not banning, crypto.Avishek Das/Getty Images
  India looks set to regulate crypto trading, rather than slap an outright ban on digital currencies as feared.
  People should declare their crypto assets and put them on an exchange, the government suggested, according to an NDTV report.
  The market regulator should then oversee those exchanges, with prison time and fines for violations, it said.
  Crypto fans in India can breathe a bit easier, as the country's government lo
  
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• On student-debt cancellation, AOC slams the 'ridiculous assertion' it would benefit the rich: 'Do we really think that a billionaire's child is taking student loans?'

  03-12-2021 17:32 via businessinsider.com
  
  US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
  AOC pushed back against the argument that student-debt cancellation would benefit the rich.
  Experts are split on whether student-debt cancellation would be regressive or progressive.
  But many Democrats believe it would help low-income borrowers and want Biden to cancel student loans broadly.
  A core argument some make against student-debt cancellation is that it would benefit the wealthy. AOC just shut that argument down."I
  
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• The 5 most anticipated new TV shows premiering in December, including a new 'Star Wars' series

  03-12-2021 17:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  "The Book of Boba Fett."Disney+
  Every month, Insider looks at the most anticipated new TV shows using data from the app TV Time.
  The list is derived from US users who use the app to track and react to what they're watching.
  Disney+'s new "Star Wars" series, "The Book of Boba Fett," debuts this month.
  A prequel to the hit cable series "Yellowstone" arrives on Paramount+.
  5. "Abbot Elementary" — ABC, December 7ABCDescription: "In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate t
  
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• Teens are winning in a 'COVID economy' that's hiring them quicker and paying more because adults are staying home

  03-12-2021 17:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Amid an adult labor shortage, teens are snatching up lucrative gigs.Emma Kim/Getty Images
  While many adult workers have bowed out of the workforce, teens have jumped in eagerly.
  The teen unemployment rate this year reached the lowest figures since the 1950s.
  Teens told Insider their job searches have been quick and led to higher-paying jobs.
  Dana Graham, 18, realized something last year when activities halted and school went online: She had a lot more free time on her hands. So the Silver S
  
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• A US commander says he wants to see a lot more aircraft carriers in the Pacific to check China and Russia

  03-12-2021 17:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) steam in formation.US Navy
  The US Navy recently conducted joint exercises with allies and partners in the Pacific.
  The 7th Fleet commander said it was "an incredible amount of power" but added that more was needed for deterrence.
  "Four aircraft carriers is a good number, but six, seven or eight would be better," he said.
  The commander of the US Navy's 7th Fleet stated recently he would like to see a lot more US a
  
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• 5 Republican senators have poured a total of $25,000 into Katie Britt's Alabama Senate campaign even though Trump endorsed her challenger, Rep. Mo Brooks

  03-12-2021 16:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  Republican Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama, who's now running for Senate, with former President Donald Trump at a rally in Cullman, Alabama on August 21, 2021.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
  5 Republican senators each donated $5,000 to Katie Britt's Alabama Senate campaign.
  Trump has endorsed Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks, who spoke at the Ellipse on January 6.
  Trump has also slammed Britt as "not in any way qualified" and "not what our Country needs."
  Five Republican senators have bucked former President Dona
  
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• A Reddit user found a 'black hole' on Google maps, and users couldn't figure out what it was

  03-12-2021 16:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Google often blurs out locations to avoid disclosing their structure.Google Maps
  Some users enjoy exploring Google Maps to find mysterious images.
  One redditor found a black island in the middle of the ocean.
  The image led to theories that said it was a military base or a secret portal.
  For most people, Google Maps is a useful tool for getting from point A to point B.But for a small group of curious people, it's a source of mysteries. If you look hard enough, you can find strange images tha
  
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• Fauci slams Fox News for not disciplining Lara Logan for comparing him to a Nazi doctor

  03-12-2021 16:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 20, 2021.AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, Pool
  Fauci said Lara Logan's comparison of him to a Nazi doctor in a Fox News appearance was "disgusting."
  "How they can let her say that with no comment and no disciplinary action? I'm astounded by that," Fauci said.
  Fauci said Logan's comments were an insult to all of the people who suffered under the Nazis.
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• The public could soon see an 'alternative' version of the Mueller report that's been kept under wraps, new court filing says

  03-12-2021 16:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  Attorney and former FBI Director Robert Mueller.Jeff Chiu/AP
  The DOJ may soon release an "alternative" version of the Mueller report, Politico first reported.
  Prosecutors told a judge that they're in the initial stages of reviewing the document for release.
  Mueller's deputy Andrew Weissmann revealed the existence of the alternate report in his book last year.
  The Justice Department is in the process of reviewing an "alternative" version of the Mueller report that's been kept under wraps, accordi
  
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• Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales is selling an NFT of its first edit from that reads 'hello world!'

  03-12-2021 16:28 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  The first edit on Wikipedia made by co-founder Jimmy Wales read, "Hello World!"Wikipedia and Christie's.
  Christie's is auctioning an NFT of the first edit Jimmy Wales made to Wikipedia.
  The edit, made more than two decades ago, read "Hello, World!"
  The strawberry-colored Apple computer on which Wales helped found the site is also for sale.
  You can now own a remnant of the early days of Wikipedia. Christie's is auctioning Jimmy Wales' first-ever edit — which read "Hello, World!" &mdash
  
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• Get in line: Bath and Body Works 3-wick candles are on sale, and customers are virtually queuing up for as long as 30 minutes

  03-12-2021 16:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bath and Body Works
  Bath and Body Works is putting online customers looking to buy discounted 3-wick candles in a virtual line.
  The chain's annual candle sales are popular and often sell out.
  Bath and Body Works was one of the winners of Black Friday this year. 
  Bath and Body Works is holding its annual candle day sale, and customers have to wait in line before they can even access the website and start shopping.The large three-wick candles are available for $10.25, more than 60% off their
  
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• Blockchain.com is launching an NFT marketplace and has opened a waitlist for users as the digital collectibles market booms

  03-12-2021 16:23 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  SashkinSashkin
  Blockchain.com is launching its NFT marketplace in the coming weeks.
  Users can sign up for a waitlist to get first access to buy, sell, and hold NFTs within the app.
  Other crypto exchanges, including Binance and FTX.US, already have NFT marketplaces.
  A new marketplace for non-fungible tokens is coming soon to Blockchain.com.Users of the crypto-trading app can now sign up for the waiting list, the company said in a Thursday blog post. In the coming weeks, people will be able to buy
  
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• Mark Meadows contacted US national security officials about a conspiracy theory that China was using thermostats to hack into voting machines, report says

  03-12-2021 16:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  White House chief of staff Mark Meadows speaks on a phone on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on Oct. 30, 2020AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
  Mark Meadows pushed a conspiracy theory that China used thermostats to hack into voting machines. 
  A new CNN report reveals more details about Meadows' efforts to subvert the 2020 election. 
  Meadows pressured federal agencies, including the DOJ, to investigate bogus voter fraud claims. 
  Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadow
  
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• Elon Musk compared the new Twitter CEO to Joseph Stalin in an odd meme that also compared Jack Dorsey to Stalin's offed henchman

  03-12-2021 16:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  Billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.REUTERS/Steve Nesius
  Elon Musk tweeted a meme this week featuring the new Twitter CEO as Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
  It also compared outgoing Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey as Nikolai Yezhov, a Soviet official who was executed.
  It's a rare moment of seeming antagonism between two men who have an otherwise friendly relationship.
  Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has become somewhat notorious for his Twitter presence.It's no surprise, then, that Musk has some s
  
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• This gun is the Navy's last line of defense against missiles, but it only gets a few seconds to do its job

  03-12-2021 16:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  The MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System fires during a test aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin.US Navy/Fire Controlman Second Class Andrew Albin
  US Navy ships' last line of defense against incoming missiles is the Mk 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System.
  The Phalanx is build around an M61 Gatling gun, which can fire a hail of up to 75 bullets a second.
  But the Phalanx's effective range is only about a mile, giving it a few seconds to hit those missiles.
  Anti-ship missiles exploded on the sc
  
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• The economy's problems are way bigger than a labor shortage. Over 12 million people want a better deal right now.

  03-12-2021 16:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  A "Help Wanted" sign hangs in the window of Gino's Pizza on Main Street in Patchogue, New York on August 24, 2021.Steve Pfost/Newsday RM/Getty Images
  November's jobs report found millions of Americans are looking for better employment conditions.
  Over 12 million people are either long-term unemployed, seeking work to no avail, or employed part-time.
  This could point to a deeper issue, in which people aren't finding the jobs that suit them.
  While the latest numbers on the state of jobs in America
  
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• A Maine lawmaker who fought against vaccine and mask mandates resigns after his wife dies of COVID-19

  03-12-2021 16:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rep. Chris Johansen.Maine House GOPA Republican lawmaker from Maine who vigorously fought against COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates resigned from his post months after his wife died after contracting the virus — but defended his opposition to COVID-19 restrictions.Rep. Chris Johansen stepped down from the Maine House of Representatives on November 19. He submitted his resignation letter to Democratic House Speaker Ryan Fecteau that same day, calling his decision a "difficult" one.&nb
  
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• Citigroup CFO Mark Mason breaks down the bank's approach to data and technology projects

  03-12-2021 16:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kazi Awal/InsiderMark Mason, Citigroup's chief financial officer.Citigroup
  Citigroup, one of Wall Street's largest banks, is prioritizing consumer-banking technology.
  CFO Mark Mason told Insider about how Citi is using data to inform new tech opportunities.  
  This article is part of "The CFO Project: Future of Finance" series that drills down on what's on the agendas of some of today's most influential financial executives.
  As the chief financial officer of Citigroup, Mark Mason overse
  
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• Why Disney+'s 'Hawkeye' revived debate about pay for Marvel comic creators

  03-12-2021 16:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in "Hawkeye."Disney
  The Disney+ Marvel series "Hawkeye" has sparked conversation about compensation for comic creators.
  The main issue is around ownership over new characters and stories.
  Some top creators have signed deals with digital publications because they'll own their work.
  Disney+'s new Marvel series, "Hawkeye," has sparked renewed conversation about compensation and credit for comic creators whose work inspires popular shows and movies.The show, which sta
  
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• Omicron variant cases have been found in New York and LA, officials say

  03-12-2021 15:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  People in masks walk near Little Island park in New York City.Noam Galai/Getty Images
  Five Omicron coronavirus variant cases have been found in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.
  One Omicron coronavirus variant case has also been found in LA.
  The Omicron variant has now been found in five US states.
  Omicron coronavirus variant cases have been detected in New York state and Los Angeles, officials in both regions said on Thursday. All five of the cases in New York state were found in
  
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