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• Where to watch Cowboys vs. 49ers: Sunday Night Football live stream

  08-10-2023 23:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTwo of the NFC's best wrestle for dominance tonight. Watch Cowboys vs. 49ers on Sunday. Night FootballJustin K Aller (Left), Michael Owens (Right) / Getty ImagesIt's Sunday night, meaning we'll have another four quarters of prime-time football to enjoy. Keep reading if you want to know how to watch the Cowboys vs. 49ers live stream on Sunday Night Football. Read more: How to watch NFL games without cableMore
  
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• Otis and Jean's 'Sex Education' house could now be yours for $1.8 million — take a look inside

  08-10-2023 22:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  nullKnight FrankA house made famous by the hit Netflix show "Sex Education" has gone on the market. The $1.8 million property offers views of the Wye Valley, which sits on the England-Wales border.Take a look inside the stunning home.The iconic house from the hit Netflix show "Sex Education" has gone on the market for £1.5 million, or around $1.8 million.The Norwegian-inspired chalet, which is located in the English village of Symonds Yat in the Wye Valley, dates back to 1912 when it
  
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• Matt Gaetz says it will 'absolutely' be worth it if he loses his congressional seat after leading the push to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker

  08-10-2023 22:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida defended his efforts to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker.AP Photo/Mark SchiefelbeinRep. Gaetz on Sunday seemingly has no regrets after leading the push to oust McCarthy as speaker.Gaetz told NBC's Kristen Welker it would "absolutely" be worth it if he lost his seat over the vote.He had a much more favorable view of Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, who are both running to succeed McCarthy.Last Tuesday, Rep. Matt Gaetz's longstanding grievances against fellow Republican
  
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• The US is sending its most advanced aircraft carrier and its heavily armed strike group to Israel's coast and will supply the country with more weapons and ammo

  08-10-2023 22:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  USS Gerald R. Ford.Norwegian Armed Forces/Onar Diggers AaseThe US is moving one of its carrier strike groups to the coastal waters of Israel.Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Eastern Mediterranean.Austin said the US will also provide Israel more "equipment and resources, including munitions."The US is deploying an aircraft carrier and other vessels capable of firing guided missiles off the coast of Israel, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Sunday, as par
  
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• Israel formally declares war as leaders vow to wipe out Hamas and take full control of Gaza

  08-10-2023 22:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza, October 7, 2023.Mohammed Salem/REUTERSThe Israeli government on Sunday formally declared war on the Palestinian militant group Hamas.Hamas controls the blockaded territory of Gaza, which is home to roughly 2 million people.Israeli officials say their goal is to wipe out the group and take full control of the enclave.The Israeli government has formally declared war on Hamas, hours after the country's military began bombarding the Gaza Strip with a st
  
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• A GOP congressman says conservative hardliners who helped oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker could 'very easily' cause the party to lose its House majority in 2024

  08-10-2023 22:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma.AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteRep. Tom Cole told The Atlantic that hardliners might "very easily" cost the GOP its House majority."I think these guys materially hurt our chances to hold the majority," he told the magazine.Cole strongly vouched for McCarthy shortly before he was ousted as speaker in a 216-210 vote.Shortly before Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California was ousted as Speaker of the House last Tuesday, one of his most prominent allies stepped forward to vouch for h
  
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• Microsoft could buy Activision Blizzard by the end of the week. Here's what that means for 'Call of Duty.'

  08-10-2023 21:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  A gamer plays 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' during the Paris Games Week.Chesnot/Getty ImagesMicrosoft isclosing in on a deal to buy Activision Blizzard.Activision President Rob Kostich said he thinks the deal will make "Call of Duty" better."This deal is good for the industry," Kostich told Games Beat.Activision Blizzard's president thinks that Microsoft could make the "Call of Duty" franchise even better.Microsoft is closing in on a deal to buy Activision Blizzard by October 13, pending a fina
  
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• The 15 best early Prime Day deals to shop right now: Up to 50% off MacBooks, Roombas, and more

  08-10-2023 21:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon Prime's Big Deal Days sales event offers a late-year chance to save big.View Press / Corbis NewsAmazon's Prime Big Deal Days is set to run on October 1o and 11, and you might as well call it Prime Day 2 because the savings are expected to be just as good as Amazon's summer sale. The event gives shoppers a great chance to get a start on their holiday shopping.But you don't have to wait for the start of Prim
  
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• With McCarthy out as Speaker, Pelosi no longer in party leadership, and Feinstein's death, California's clout in Congress has taken a major hit. The Golden State is now at a political crossroads.

  08-10-2023 20:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  From left to right, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi.AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite; AP Photo/Alex BrandonFor decades, a key group of bipartisan leaders ensured that California was heard on Capitol Hill.But the influence that the state has long enjoyed may be hitting choppy waters after the past year.The upcoming elections will also test the longstanding political sway of the San Francisco Bay Area.For decades, California maintained the equivalent of a pol
  
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• The best beauty deals we expect for Amazon's Prime Day, plus discounts you can score right now

  08-10-2023 20:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreInsiderPrime Big Deal Days is another huge Amazon sales event, kind of like Prime Day part two. This sale is due to kick off on October 10 and last through October 11.In past deal days, we've learned that beauty products are one of the best things to stock up on. You'll find tons of deals on everything from drugstore essentials to high-end brands. If you have products you use regularly – like cotton rounds,
  
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• Police dashcam footage from a fatal car crash involving Sen. Bob Menendez's wife appears to show a retired police chief speaking to cops on her behalf

  08-10-2023 20:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted on bribery charges.Associated PressSen. Bob Menendez's wife fatally struck a man with her car in December 2018.A retired police chief can be heard on police video asking other officers about the crash.The state attorney general is now investigating whether police properly investigated the crash.A man who identified himself as a retired police chief intervened on behalf of the then-girlfriend of Sen. Bob Menendez after she fatally struck a man with her
  
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• Amazon Prime Day gaming deals: Save up to 40% on accessories and games

  08-10-2023 19:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon has some solid gaming deals available now ahead of its October Prime Day sale.Amazon; InsiderOctober is here, and that means it's almost time for Amazon's latest sales event: Prime Big Deal Days. Just like Amazon Prime Day in July, Prime Big Deal Days is an exclusive event for Amazon Prime subscribers. Thousands of items will be on sale from October 10 to 11, including plenty of Prime Day gaming deals.The
  
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• Shani Louk, whose naked body was paraded by Hamas fighters, was also possibly robbed. Her credit card was used in Gaza, report says.

  08-10-2023 19:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  Shani Louk.shanukkk/Instagram
  A video showed Shani Louk's naked body being paraded through Gaza on the back of a Hamas truck. 
  Her family told Der Spiegel that Louk's bank said her credit card had been used in Gaza.
  More than 600 Israelis have died and over 100 have been captured by Hamas, Israel says.
  Shani Louk, the young woman whose naked body was seen in the back of a pick-up truck driven by Hamas fighters through Gaza, may have also been robbed, a report suggests.The parents have not h
  
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• Video shows the exact moment a group of Hamas paragliders descended on a desert music festival in Israel

  08-10-2023 19:15 via businessinsider.com
  
  Hundreds of people frantically fled a music festival in Israel on Saturday after Hamas militants attacked the event.@Warragex/InstagramVideo shows Hamas paragliders descending on an Israeli music festival.It was one of a series of surprise attacks Hamas launched on southern Israel on Saturday.Officials have yet to confirm how many have died, been injured, or taken hostage at the festival.A new video has surfaced showing the exact moment a group of Hamas paragliders descended on a music festival
  
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• Where to watch Travis Kelce and Chiefs vs. Vikings live stream

  08-10-2023 19:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTravis Kelce and the Chiefs take the field against the Vikings this Sunday. Here's where to watch live.Dustin Satloff (left), Grant Halverson (right) / Getty ImagesThe Travis Kelce x Taylor Swift love fest has football fans and Swifties in a tizzy. As much as both probably enjoy the attention, there's still a game to be played. Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs meet the floundering Minnesota Vikings in week 5. We'
  
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• Russia is pounding Ukraine with glide bombs. 40 of the massive weapons were dropped on a single Ukrainian region in one night, a military expert said.

  08-10-2023 18:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  Russian Su-35 jets can fire gliding bombs from a long distance.Sukhoi
  Russia is pounding Ukraine with powerful glide bombs.
  Forty of the bombs were dropped on military and civilian targets in one region on Monday.
  The powerful bombs can weigh weigh as much as 3,300 pounds, Forbes reported.
  Russia is pounding Ukraine with powerful glide bombs, hitting a single Ukrainian region with 40 of the weapons in one night this week, Hans Petter Midttun, a nonresident fellow at the Centre of Defence Strateg
  
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• Amazon Prime Day furniture deals: Save 46% on storage and seating

  08-10-2023 18:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Amazon is offering big savings during its October Prime Big Deal Days.AmazonWhen you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon's Prime Big Deal Days are nearly here, occurring on October 10 and 11. The Amazon October Sale has become a second Prime Day, offering discounts matching the original event. You can expect deals on items at all price points, including furniture.We already see all-time low prices on dressers, nightstands, bookshelves, and chairs. Wh
  
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• Amazon Prime Day pets deals: Up to 48% off dog toys, cat food, and litter boxes

  08-10-2023 17:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe're tracking the best Amazon pets deals in the lead-up to its Big Deals Days event in October.InsiderThe best pets deals usually come around on Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, but you don't have to wait until November to enjoy all the good discounts. On October 10 and 11, Amazon is hosting Prime Big Deals Days, and it's the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping and stock up on necessities for yo
  
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• Best Prime Day headphone deals 2023: Save 20% on Apple AirPods

  08-10-2023 17:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThese great Prime Day headphone and earbuds deals are about to disappear.Mark Knapp/InsiderAmazon Prime Day is returning once again on October 10 and 11 under the name Prime Big Deal Days and just like the summer event, we're expecting big discounts from brands like Bose, Sony, Apple, Jabra, and more.We've covered enough Prime Days, Black Fridays, and other big sale events over the years to know a great deal when
  
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• A video appears to show at least a dozen Israeli soldiers involved in huge gunfight on a highway in second day of fighting

  08-10-2023 17:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  Israeli forces, dispatched to the border with Gaza in southern Israel, scan the area near Ashdod on October 8, 2023 as the battle against holdout Hamas fighters continuesGil Cohen-Magen/AFP via Getty Images
  Hamas attacked Israel in an unprecedented multi-front assault on Saturday.
  A video appears to show at least a dozen Israeli soldiers involved in a gunfight on Sunday.
  The IDF said on Sunday that fighting was ongoing in eight southern Israel locations.
  A video shows a gunfight taking place bet
  
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• People mocked me online for being attacked by a shark, so I started a support group for survivors like me

  08-10-2023 17:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dave Pearson survived a shark attack and went on to found Bite Club to support other survivors.Courtesy of Dave Pearson
  Dave Pearson survived a shark attack, but faced vitriol online for it afterwards.
  His isolation led him to found a support group for shark attack survivors, called Bite Club.
  The group now connects members across the world, helping them feel less alone.
  This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dave Pearson, who survived a shark attack in March 2011 off the coast of
  
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• Hamas used drone bombs to launch its war with Israel from Gaza, and took out hi-tech observation towers, videos show

  08-10-2023 17:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  Smoke billowing next to an Israeli observation tower on October 7, 2023.SAID KHATIB/Getty Images
  Videos released by Hamas appear to show how drones were used to launch its war with Israel.
  Clips show the bombing of Israeli observation towers on the border. 
  Hamas then used rockets and paragliders to infiltrate the territory further.
  Videos seem to show how Hamas used drones to launch its war with Israel.The clips were first broadcast by Hamas's Al-Aqsa TV channel on Sunday but have circulat
  
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• Free Qatar F1 live stream: Where to watch Formula 1 GP online from anywhere

  08-10-2023 16:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Yuki Tsunoda driving the AlphaTauri from the garage before the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail.Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty ImagesWhen you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreIt's a late one today, folks, 12 hours later than the last race actually, but we have everything you need to watch a free F1 live stream of the Qatar GP at Losail from anywhere in the world. We've tested plenty of international free F1 live stream options this season and can even help you w
  
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• Walgreens employees plan walkout this week over miserable working conditions

  08-10-2023 16:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mohammad Khursheed/ReutersWalgreens employees are planning walkouts to protest working conditions, according to news reports.An organizer told CNN that pharmacists are stressed out over unrealistic performance requirements.The walkouts could take place next week.Hundreds of pharmacists and other employees at one of the country's largest drug store chains could walk out of the job on Monday to protest what they say are increasingly miserable working conditions, according to multiple news reports.
  
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• Hezbollah militants fire dozens of rockets into the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights to support 'Palestinian resistance'

  08-10-2023 15:54 via businessinsider.com
  
  Hezbollah has struck three Israeli positions on the Lebanon border, calling the attack a show of solidarity with the "Palestinian resistance."Amir Cohen/Reuters
  Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group struck Israeli positions on the Lebanon border on Sunday.
  The Lebanese militant group said the attack was a show of solidarity with the "Palestinian resistance."
  At least 500 people have so far been killed in Israel and 232 in Gaza since Hamas launched its surprise attack.
  Lebanon's Hezbollah militant g
  
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• 2 of Israel's elite commanders and many officers have been killed in the Hamas war launched from Gaza: says IDF

  08-10-2023 15:51 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jonathan Steinberg, commander of Israel's Nahal Brigade.Israel Defense Forces
  Col. Jonathan Steinberg, commander of Israel's Nahal Brigade was killed fighting Hamas, the IDF said.
  Col. Roi Levy, head of the elite Multidimensional unit, known as the "Ghost" unit, was also killed.
  Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel by land, sea and air on Saturday.
  An Israeli commander was among dozens of soldiers killed in fighting with Hamas militants, Israel's military said on Sunday."The Commande
  
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• Acer Chromebook Plus 515 review: Powerful performance limited by clunky software

  08-10-2023 15:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is one of the first in a new series of high-end Chromebooks.William Antonelli/InsiderWhen you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSince debuting in 2011, Google Chromebooks have earned a reputation for being affordable and simple to use, but also vastly underpowered and limiting compared to a traditional Windows laptop. But that reputation may be set to change as Google releases its first line of Chromebook Plus laptops.Chromebo
  
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• Women, children, and seniors believed to be among at least 100 Israeli hostages seized by Hamas and taken to Gaza

  08-10-2023 14:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Palestinians transport a captured Israeli civilian, center, from Kibbutz Kfar Azza into the Gaza Strip on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.Hatem Ali/AP
  Over 100 people have been taken hostage in Gaza, according to Israel's ambassador to the UK.
  This follows the Palestinian militant group's attack on Israel on October 7.
  Photos show women, children, and seniors among those taken prisoner.
  Women, children, and seniors are believed to be among at least 100 people captured and held hostage by Hamas following
  
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• Rising corporate bankruptcies and debt defaults are another headwind for the economy, experts warn

  08-10-2023 14:30 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  The US economy is showing resilience, but experts warn a recession is still on the table.Robert Alexander / Getty
  A wave of corporate bankruptcies and debt defaults could rock the economy, experts say.
  Charles Schwab expects bankruptcies and defaults to peak at some point over the next two quarters.
  A spike in bankruptcies among US companies could help push the economy into a recession. 
  There's a wave of corporate defaults and bankruptcies that could be coming as high interest rates batter
  
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• It's not just stocks - high bond yields are also laying waste to commodities, currencies, and housing

  08-10-2023 14:15 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
  The Treasury bond market sell-off marks one of the worst crashes in history.
  High yields are hitting stocks, but other assets across financial markets are also reeling.
  Commodities, crypto, housing and foreign currencies have been slumping too.
  Traders have been dropping long-duration US bonds in one of the worst collapses in market history, sending yields soaring towards levels not seen in decades. As growing yields have made bonds increasingly more attra
  
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• Russia's electronic warriors are switching to 'much more subtle' operations around the frontlines in Ukraine

  08-10-2023 13:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  The remains of a Russian mobile electronic-warfare system on display in Kyiv in May 2022.Valentyna Polishchuk/TRK LUX/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images
  Electronic warfare has played an important if less visible role in the war in Ukraine.
  Both sides are using EW to intercept and disrupt the other's communications and coordination.
  As the war has evolved, EW troops on both sides have had to adapt and innovate to remain effective.
  When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, it hoped for a q
  
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• A video shows the Israeli Navy blasting Hamas motorboats as they raced toward the coast, killing dozens, says the IDF

  08-10-2023 13:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  A video shows Hamas motorboats being bombarded by the Israeli military as fighters tried to infiltrate.Israel Defense Forces/Telegram
  Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday by land, sea, and air.
  Israel released a video showing its sailors striking Hamas fighters as they approached on motorboats.
  "The soldiers opened fire toward the terrorists and thwarted dozens of them," said the IDF.
  Israel's Navy blasted Hamas fighters who tried to infiltrate on motorboats during the militant
  
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• The fastest private jets in the world ranked by speed

  08-10-2023 13:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  The G700 is one of the fastest purpose-built private jets currently in service.GulfstreamThe Bombardier Global 8000 is poised to become the world's new fastest private jet come 2025.For now, the two speediest purpose-built private planes in service rocket at over 700 mph.Manufacturers are battling to build faster business jets as the demand for private aviation booms.The fastest commercial airliner still in service today is the 50-year-old Boeing 747, which can reach speeds of up to Mach 0.92, o
  
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• The mother of tattoo artist Shani Louk who was paraded semi-naked on a Hamas truck makes a public plea for more information

  08-10-2023 13:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  A photo of Shani Louk posted on her Instagram four weeks ago.shanukkk/Instagram
  The mother of a woman whose body was paraded through the streets has pleaded for help finding her.
  A video showed the semi-naked German tattoo artist Shani Louk on the back of a pickup truck.
  Louk was attending a dance festival when Hamas attacked. It is not known whether she is alive.
  The mother of a woman whose body was paraded through the streets by Hamas has pleaded for help finding her daughter.A video showing G
  
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• Las Vegas casino stocks are flirting with a bear market. That might be a sign an economic downturn is coming.

  08-10-2023 12:35 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Tumbling Las Vegas casino stocks could be a sign there's an economic downturn on the way.Photo courtesy of Legendary Pictures
  Casino stocks are slumping – and that could be bad news for the US economy.
  The sector plunging could be a signal that Americans are about to start spending less.
  Top investor Jim Chanos has touted the Las Vegas strip as a potential economic indicator in the past.
  US stocks have had a miserable couple of months after starting 2023 on a tear – and one sector is
  
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• I downsized from a southern house to a midwestern rental apartment. It was the best decision ever because now I have less responsibility.

  08-10-2023 12:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Channing MullerCourtesy of Channing Muller.
  Channing Muller, 38, purchased a three-bedroom home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2019.
  As she became disenchanted with life in Chattanooga, she started to prioritize homeownership less.
  Now she rents a two-bedroom apartment in Chicago and feels freer not having to upkeep a house alone.
  This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Channing Muller, 38, who decided to sell her home in Tennessee and move into a smaller apartment in Chicago. The c
  
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• Student-loan companies are asking for patience to resolve account errors as payments come due, but borrowers can't afford to wait

  08-10-2023 12:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  College graduate sitting outside.Sean de Burca/Getty ImagesStudent-loan payments started back up again this past week.Many borrowers have been facing issues with their accounts, like inaccurate bills.But servicers haven't been able to resolve the problems quickly, leaving borrowers inlimbo.Alicia, 48, is just a few months away from qualifying for student-debt relief through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.As an early education teacher, Alicia — who requested her last name be wi
  
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• She fled Ukraine and found belonging with her Russian boxing coach in America

  08-10-2023 12:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anzelika Akimova, 33, struggled to find her footing in the US after making the arduous journey from her hometown in Odesa, through Eastern Europe and Mexico, finally landing in Los Angeles. Her journey over the past 18 months shows how even with the political support Ukrainian refugees have received in the US, feeling at home here requires a certain kind of community.Stella Kalinina for Insider
  Anzelika Akimova and her daughter, Arina, left Ukraine at the start of the invasion and landed in Los
  
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• Disturbing video shows a 25-year-old woman begging Hamas fighters not to kill her as she's taken hostage and driven into Gaza on a motorbike

  08-10-2023 12:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Palestinians ride on an Israeli military vehicle taken by an army base overrun by Hamas militants near the Gaza Strip fence on October 7, 2023.AP Photo/Abed Abu Reash
  An Israeli woman begged for her life as she was taken hostage by Hamas fighters on Saturday.
  A clip of the incident, which shows Noa Argamani, 25, is being widely shared on social media.
  She and her boyfriend were at an outdoor music festival when armed Hamas fighter arrived. 
  Footage circulating on social media shows the mome
  
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• American kids are facing an epidemic of loneliness. Overhauling youth sports could help fix that.

  08-10-2023 12:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  A Hooptown Youth League team.Chris Elam
  There's an "epidemic of loneliness" in the US, and young people are particularly vulnerable.
  The decline in youth-sports participation over the past decade could be one factor driving the problem.We asked experts why fewer kids are playing sports and what communities can do about it.When Nancy Curtin's family moved from Oregon to Spokane, Washington, in December 2019, she hoped sports would provide an outlet for her elementary-school-age son to make some f
  
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