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• Black Friday gaming deals 2023: Early discounts on PS5 games, gaming laptops, Razer headsets, and more

  01-11-2023 21:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreInsiderFall is in full swing, which means we're rapidly approaching the year's biggest shopping holiday: Black Friday 2023. The sales event is still a few weeks away, but it's never too early to start taking advantage of the discounts that we've already found — including loads of early Black Friday gaming deals on popular titles, accessories, laptops, and more.Some of the best early Black Friday gaming deal
  
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• US stocks rise as bond yields fall after the Fed keeps interest rates steady

  01-11-2023 21:10 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Brendan McDermid/Reuters
  US stocks climbed Monday as the Fed announced its decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
  Bond yields ticked lower, with the 10-year Treasury yield slipping 11 basis-points.
  The fed funds rate remains in the range of 5.25%-5.50%, the highest level since 2001.
  US stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors took in the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.All three benchmark indexes ended the day with gains, while the yield on the 10-year US Treasury slid
  
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• Ukraine's counteroffensive has struggled, but Zelenskyy says the blow it dealt in the Black Sea is one for the history books

  01-11-2023 21:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  Russia's Black Sea Fleet.Vladimir Zapletin
  Zelenskyy praised Ukraine's wins in the Black Sea, noting they'd "be in history textbooks."
  Ukraine's counteroffensive is in its fifth month and hasn't gone exactly to plan.
  Ukraine's president defended it and said that the world has grown too accustomed to quick victories.
  Ukraine's counteroffensive hasn't gone quite as it planned, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the country's wins in the battle for the Black Sea, where Russia's fleet has taken
  
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• Wealthy buyers are flocking to Florida to rebuild mansions where modest homes were destroyed by hurricanes

  01-11-2023 21:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  A damaged home caused by Hurricane Ian seen along Fort Myers Beach.Getty ImagesWealthy investors are pushing out Florida residents after hurricane damage, Bloomberg reported.Rich buyers have the funds to rebuild mansions that are more likely to survive future storms.Fort Myers Beach, Florida, has seen an influx of new buyers following Hurricane Ian last year. Affluent buyers are reaping the benefits of Hurricane Ian's destruction in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, as middle-class homeowners are
  
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• Walmart Black Friday deals 2023: Early sales on earbuds, Legos, Bowflex, and more

  01-11-2023 21:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWalmart Black Friday deals include discounts on Legos, earbuds, and kitchen appliances.Walmart/InsiderBlack Friday is only three weeks away, and Walmart is one of the top retailers to keep an eye on. Every year, the store participates by offering all-time low prices on popular products, making it a great place to find gifts, essentials, and more. Walmart Black Friday deals tend to be some of the best, and since i
  
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• Amazon Black Friday deals 2023: Early discounts on iPad Pro, 4K TVs, kitchen appliances, and more

  01-11-2023 21:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best Amazon Black Friday deals you can snag right now include discounts on iPads and kitchen mixers.Amazon; InsiderFor many, the fall season means the turning of leaves, warm coats, and chilly weather. For us here at Insider Reviews, it means the imminent approach of Black Friday, the biggest deals event of the year. The sale officially begins on November 24, which is still three weeks away, but you can alrea
  
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• What Tucker Carlson emailed his 'Tuckertroop' staff when Fox News fired him, according to a new book

  01-11-2023 20:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tucker Carlson.Scott Olson/Getty Images
  Tucker Carlson sent an email to his staff after his ousting from Fox News, a new book says. 
  "I've never worked with better people in my life," Carlson said, according to Brian Stelter's new book. 
  In April, Fox made the bombshell announcement that the network and Carlson "agreed to part ways."
  Shortly after Tucker Carlson got the bombshell word that he was being fired from Fox News earlier this year, he sent a farewell email to his staff, tellin
  
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• Don't count on interest rate cuts any time soon, the Fed says

  01-11-2023 20:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference after a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on November 1, 2023 at the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesThe Fed continued its pause on interest rate hikes in November.Fed Chair Powell said interest rate cuts are not part of the discussion right now.The primary issue, he said, is whether the central bank has done enough tightening to reach its inflation target. The Federal Reserve doesn
  
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• Jury awards $7.1 million to a burn victim who alleged that a can of cooking spray 'exploded into a fireball'

  01-11-2023 20:40 via businessinsider.com
  
  A jury has reached a $7.1 million verdict against Conagra Brands, makers of cooking sprays like Pam.John Minchillo/AP
  Tammy Reese was badly burned when a can of commercial-brand cooking spray ignited, a lawsuit alleged.
  A jury has ordered Conagra Brands to pay $7.1 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
  More than 50 cases against Conagra filed by other burn victims are pending, a lawyer said.
  CHICAGO — A jury in Illinois has ordered Chicago-based Conagra Brands to pay $7.1 million t
  
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• A new 'wake-up call for real-estate agents' could reshape how we buy and sell homes

  01-11-2023 20:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  The verdict in a class-action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors and two of the country's largest brokerages poses a thread to the real-estate industry as we know it.Robyn Phelps/InsiderA new verdict in a major court case could reshape how homes are bought and sold. A jury found Tuesday that real-estate agents and brokerages kept their commissions artifically high.It means sellers could save on broker fees and buyers could have to pay their own agents.Say you sold a house.
  
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• The Japanese yen's underlying forces are so weak the currency is in the 'same league' as the Argentine peso and Turkish lira, Deutsche Bank says

  01-11-2023 20:15 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  REUTERS/Shohei Miyano
  The yen's key drivers are so weak the currency is comparable to the Turkish lira and Argentine peso, Deutsche Bank said.
  Japan has record low real yields due to the central bank's refusal to tighten policy, an analyst said.
  The country's balance of payments are also weak as the Bank of Japan has triggered capital flight.
  The Japanese yen's fundamentals are so weak the currency is comparable to some of the world's worst performing tenders, a Deutsche Bank note said on Wednes
  
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• The S&P 500 could soar 16% in the next year as a 'buy' signal with strong track record close to flashing, Bank of America says

  01-11-2023 20:13 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  At its current level,Bank of America's Sell Side Indicator suggests a 15.5% gain in the S&P 500 over the next year.Spencer Platt/Getty Images
  The stock market is close to flashing a "buy" signal with a strong track record, according to BofA.
  BofA's sell side indicator is three times closer to a "buy" reading than a "sell" reading.
  The indicator suggests 15.5% upside in the S&P 500 over the next year, analysts said.
  The stock market is close to flashing a "buy" signal that's almost always
  
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• Apple reportedly abandoned a secretive project that would have made the Apple Watch compatible with Android phones

  01-11-2023 20:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  Apple canceled an endeavor known as Project Fennel because the Apple Watch is a driver of iPhone sales. AppleApple reportedly considered making the Apple Watch compatible with Androids under a secret project.The project was reportedly abandoned over concerns it could impact iPhone sales, Bloomberg reported.Apple previously had similar concerns around making iMessage for Android, with an exec saying it would hurt Apple more than help.If you buy one Apple product, Apple wants you to be t
  
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• President Biden's AI worries were deepened by a 'Mission Impossible' villain

  01-11-2023 20:09 via businessinsider.com
  
  President Joe Biden, and some prominent tech figures, are concerned about AI.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden had some real-word takeaways after watching the new "Mission Impossible" movie.The latest installment — featuring a nonhuman villain — left Biden more concerned about AI.Biden signed an executive order enacting stricter regulations on AI on Monday.The AI villain from "Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" may have had influence beyond t
  
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• WeWork bankruptcy: One of the biggest startup failures of all time, and venture capitalists haven't learned a thing.

  01-11-2023 19:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Michael Kovac/Getty Images for WeWorkWeWork could file for bankruptcy protection from creditors next week, WSJ reported. WeWork, backed by Softbank and other top VC firms, was once worth $47 billion. Venture capitalists haven't learned a thing from WeWork's collapse.WeWork just isn't working anymore, and the venture capitalists who backed the company when it was a high-flying startup haven't learned a thing from its disaster.WeWork could file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from c
  
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• Starbucks just revealed its holiday cups, including a cold beverage cup. See how the designs have changed over the last 26 years.

  01-11-2023 19:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  Starbucks released its 2023 holiday cups.Starbucks
  Starbucks has released the latest holiday cups. It's a set of four cups featuring festive plaid and ornament shapes.
  The coffee company introduced the first holiday cups in 1997, created by designer Sandy Nelson.
  See photos of the last 26 years of Starbucks holiday cup designs – including two purple ones.
  Starbucks has revealed this year's holiday cups: a series of four designs featuring festive plaid, ornament shapes, and colorful ribbons
  
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• The 4 best e-readers in 2023

  01-11-2023 19:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best e-readers cover the essentials for every type of reader.Sarah Saril/InsiderEven if you swear by print and paper, e-readers are undeniably convenient and can make reading a lot more accessible. The best e-readers save you tons of shelf space by storing hundreds of books in one small device, and they can make buying your favorite titles a breeze thanks to their huge online stores packed with downloadable e
  
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• Here's why the economy has been so resilient in the face of rate hikes - and why stocks aren't at risk as the Fed keeps policy tight

  01-11-2023 19:14 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  An American flag hangs behind traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 11, 2019 in New York City.Drew Angerer/Getty Images
  Many businesses and consumers are locked into low-cost debt, insulating the economy from rate hikes, BofA says. 
  The economy will slow "meaningfully" when rate hikes are ultimately felt, but it won't bring a recession.
  Stocks can still do well as rates rise and interest rates still aren't that high relative to history, BofA notes.&nb
  
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• Americans don't have to worry about interest rates getting higher in the Fed's latest move

  01-11-2023 19:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve continued its pause on interest rate hikes in November.It comes on the heels of strong economic growth and positive employment data.Still, uncertainty going into 2024 suggests an interest rate cut won't happen anytime soon.The nation's central bank just gave Americans some financial relief.On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it would be holding interest rates steady in November as it
  
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• I dedicated my life to biology until I went on 'Naked and Afraid' and realized I could make a bigger difference doing TV instead

  01-11-2023 18:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  This female Fernandina Giant Tortoise is nicknamed Fern.Forrest Galante
  Forrest Galante was a biologist and worked in field research before he went on "Naked and Afraid."
  Galante saw that 4 million people watched him on reality TV compared to 400 who'd read his papers.
  The experience made him realize he could reach more people in media so he pivoted his career.
  This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Forrest Galante, a biologist by training, who pivoted his career from science rese
  
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• Tuberville says Republicans should hold off aid to Israel until the US-Mexico border is addressed: 'If we don't do something, you don't get anything'

  01-11-2023 18:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is one of the most active corporate stock traders on Capitol Hill, according to federal financial disclosures.J. Scott Applewhite/AP
  Congress is currently debating whether it should tie funding for Israel and Ukraine into one bill.
  Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he wants Congress to withhold Israel funding for now.
  First, he said, the government needs to address the US-Mexico border.
  GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he thinks Republicans should withhold any
  
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• It looks like Chipotle's Boorito Halloween promotion was a disaster again this year

  01-11-2023 18:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Many Chipotle rewards members ran into technical issues that kept them from getting the company's Halloween "Boorito" deal for a $6 entree.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
  Chipotle offered a Halloween deal for an entree for $6 online or in-app with promo code "Boorito."
  Many customers had issues with the app, so Chipotle eventually told stores to honor it in-person.
  Chipotle also had issues with its Boorito deal in years past.
  Chipotle customers are booing the company's Halloween "Boorito" promotion afte
  
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• Singapore's river-cleaning robots are producing 80% less carbon emissions than the human-powered boats they replaced

  01-11-2023 18:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  New 5G-powered robots are cleaning waters in Singapore while producing fewer emissions.Weston Robot
  Pollution is a consistent problem in parts of the Singapore River.
  Previously, people in gas-powered boats collected garbage from the water.
  But new, unmanned 5G-powered boats are doing the same job with fewer carbon emissions.
  This article is part of "5G Playbook," a series exploring one of our time's most important tech innovations.
  If you go to Singapore, you'll find robots at work. The island
  
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• A software engineer was looking for a side hustle so he started making TikTok videos about Costco. It paid off.

  01-11-2023 18:39 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anil told Insider that food and kitchen products are most popular with his audience.TikTok, VIEW press/Getty Images
  After noticing how much people loved Costco, Anil, 33, created a side hustle based on the store.
  Since creating a TikTok account in June, he has amassed over 136,000 followers.
  In two months, he says he's made almost $5,000 from sharing Costco deals with his audience.
  During the day, Anil, who prefers to keep his full name private because he does not want to reveal his identity on
  
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• Charging, road trips, maintenance, and more: 8 EV owners reveal the realities of going electric

  01-11-2023 18:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  Many early EV drivers from across the US have installed their own chargers and say taking road trips while electric is easier than it seems. Blink Charging; Electrify America; Tesla; Chevrolet; Alyssa Powell/InsiderInsider spoke with dozens of EV owners as plug-in cars gain traction.We compiled the experiences of eight EV owners across the country.From California to the East Coast, from Teslato Ford owners, here's what they said.We tracked down EV owners from across the country to hear exactly w
  
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• Adam Kinzinger says he should've been 'worried' at how easily he was able to reach Marco Rubio before endorsing him in 2016: 'No presidential candidate should be that available'

  01-11-2023 18:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
  In Adam Kinzinger's new book, he recounts some key moments from the 2016 GOP presidential primaries.
  Kinzinger backed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio after former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush left the race.
  He said he should've been "worried" at how easy it was to text with Rubio about the endorsement.
  As the 2016 Republican presidential field took shape, then-Rep. Adam Kinzinger made the decision early-on to get behind for
  
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• What happens to the thousands of dead NYC rats that are being exterminated with a wildly successful new method

  01-11-2023 18:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  A rat climbs into a box with food in it on the platform at the Herald Square subway station in New York City on July 4 2017.Gary Hershorn/Getty ImagesRats are now being eliminated with carbon monoxide in New York City. Some dead rats get carried away, but others get buried.A rat exterminator spoke to Insider about why he prefers this method.Rats are being killed left and right in New York City. But what happens with all the dead rodent corpses?They get a burial, of course.Matt Deodato, an e
  
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• Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp

  01-11-2023 18:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  Israel's army says it took out a key Hamas commander in a strike on the Jabalia refugee camp. Palestinian officials say at least 50 Palestinians were killed in the raid.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• The stock market still looks overvalued even as the 'everything bubble' deflates, research firm says

  01-11-2023 18:08 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty ImagesThe "everything bubble" of 2021 has deflated, but stocks still look overvalued, according to Ned Davis Research.Meanwhile, bonds have approached fair value after a 50% decline spurred by high interest rates.These are the valuation metrics that tell NDR stocks are still too high.The "everything bubble" of 2021 has finally deflated after a surge in interest rates sparked losses across the bond and stock markets.But while bonds have reached "fair value" territory
  
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• The best Fitbit in 2023

  01-11-2023 18:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreFitbit; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderFitbit's line of wearables does just about everything. From tracking daily steps and workout paces to monitoring sleep patterns and stress levels, the best Fitbit is designed to help you better understand yourself. And there are several different Fitbit models designed for different users.Our top pick is the Fitbit Sense 2; it's both an effective smartwatch and a reliable fit
  
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• Student-loan borrowers with 'hardship' could be eligible for Biden's next round of relief if the administration can define what that means

  01-11-2023 17:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  People rally in support of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan in front of the the U.S. Supreme Court on February 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesThe Education Department released its draft text for its new student-debt relief plan.It outlined four groups of borrowers it is prioritizing for loan forgiveness.A fifth group, borrowers with "hardship," will be discussed at upcoming negotiations.Over the past few years, Insider has heard from a range of borrowers
  
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• A marine general collapsed after complaining of unsustainable work, as Tommy Tuberville blocks new military appointments

  01-11-2023 17:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  Marine Gen. Eric Smith testifying during the Senate Armed Services hearing on his nomination to lead the US Marine Corps, June 13, 2023, on Capitol Hill.APA top marine general collapsed on Sunday after complaining of unsustainable work.Eric Smith is one of just three generals confirmed for new positions since mid-February.Senator Tommy Tuberville has blocked votes on other appointments over the Pentagon's abortion policy.A top general collapsed on Sunday, according to reporting in The
  
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• The 8 best smartwatches of 2023

  01-11-2023 17:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRick Stella/InsiderSmartwatches do everything from sending text, call, app, and email notifications to tracking activities and monitoring your health. The most important things to keep in mind when choosing a new smartwatch are the features you'll utilize most and what smartphone operating system you use. We tested a variety of wearables to compare their features, fit, ease of use, and value to find the best
  
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• The bond-market crash isn't over yet – and 7% Treasury yields are still a possibility, strategist says

  01-11-2023 17:55 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields could hit 7%, according to Ned Davis Research.Drew Angerer/Getty Images
  Tumbling bond prices have rocked Wall Street in recent weeks.
  The meltdown might not be over yet, according to Ned Davis Research.
  Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields could spike to an eye-popping 7%, strategist Joseph Kalish said.
  The bond-market meltdown of the past few weeks might not be over just yet – and there's still a scenario where 10-year Treasury yields top 7%, according to Ne
  
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• Sam Bankman-Fried lied under oath to shape his story around ex-friends who testified against him, prosecutors say in scathing closing argument

  01-11-2023 17:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  Chelsea Jia Feng/InsiderProsecutors say Sam Bankman-Fried lied under oath on the witness stand.In closing arguments, they say he shaped his testimony around what other witnesses said during the trial.If a judge agrees, Bankman-Fried could get a harsher sentence.In closing arguments for Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial Wednesday, prosecutors say the disgraced cryptocurrency mogul repeatedly lied on the witness stand.Bankman-Fried made the unusual decision to testify in his own criminal case, po
  
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• Settler violence has been forcing Palestinians out of the West Bank and turning the area into a 'Wild West,' rights group says

  01-11-2023 17:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  Palestinians cry during the funeral of Rawhi Sawafta, 70, after he was killed by Israeli forces during the raid on the West Bank town of Tubas, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed
  Violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has been soaring, the UN and rights groups said.
  Attacks by Israeli forces and settlers have been pushing Palestinians out of their homes, the groups said.
  Violence has turned the West Bank into the "Wild West," a non-profit told The Washington Post.
  Vi
  
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• Trump allies sour on the group that pushed his SCOTUS takeover because their lawyers aren't radical enough: report

  01-11-2023 17:28 via businessinsider.com
  
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  Trump's allies have soured on a legal group that is behind his biggest legacy.
  According to The New York Times, Trump allies are distancing themselves from The Federalist Society.
  The conservative legal group helped Trump takeover of the Supreme Court.
  Former President Donald Trump's allies are reportedly souring on the conservative legal group that helped him cement a takeover of the US Supreme Court and reshape lower courts for years to come. According to The New Y
  
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• The commercial real estate market is frozen as soaring bond yields bring lending to a halt

  01-11-2023 17:25 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Mike Hewitt / Getty Images
  Commercial real estate lending has ground to a near-halt as bond yields soar.
  The volume of loans outstanding rose less than 1% last quarter, the smallest increase seen since 2014.
  As borrowing costs surge and refinancing risks mount, lenders are shying away from the space. 
  Commercial real estate lending has ground nearly to a halt as bond yields soar and lenders pull back. Commercial real estate lending slumped to its lowest level in nearly a decade in the
  
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• True or not, DeSantis can't escape the raised boot rumors as his campaign falters

  01-11-2023 17:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a campaign event at the Los Angeles Harbor Grain Terminal on September 29, 2023 in Long Beach, California.Mario Tama/Getty Images
  Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis likes to wear cowboy boots.
  Menswear experts and others have alleged DeSantis wears lifts in his boots to make him look taller.
  It's become one of the foremost talking points about him at a time when he needs positive press.
  Republican
  
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• Chunks of an alien world could be hidden deep within our planet, say scientists

  01-11-2023 17:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  An artist's impression shows the hypothesized collision between Theia and EarthDENG Hongping and Hangzhou Sphere StudioScientists think a planet may have crashed intoEarth 4.5 billion years ago, creating the moon.This alien planet, Theia, was thought to have completely disappeared in the collision.A new study suggests parts of Theia still exist in our planet,aroundEarth's core.Continent-sized chunks of an alien world may be hiding deep within our planet — and it could explain the weird str
  
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• A tech worker shared his 'housewarming registry' online, and people he'd never met bought him $600 worth of plates and plant stands

  01-11-2023 16:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  A screenshot of John Anderson's housewarming registry on Amazon.Courtesy of John AndersonWhen John Anderson, 37, moved to a new house in September, he made an Amazon housewarming registry.He shared it with his followers online and got $600 worth of presents from people he'd never met."Buying a house is a big milestone and normalizing having registries for them online would be a good thing," he said.John Anderson was driving his RV around the country, living campground to campground, until he bou
  
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• The bitcoin white paper is 15 years old. Here's what it is and who people think its mysterious author could be.

  01-11-2023 16:51 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  The bitcoin white paper was published 15 years ago.Getty Images
  The bitcoin white paper was published 15 years ago by Satoshi Nakamoto.
  The paper outlined the blockchain technology that would underpin a decentralized payment system.
  The pseudonymous author has never been identified, though there are theories as to their identity. 
  At the end of October 2008, an unidentified individual or group on people under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to a mailing list called Metzdowd
  
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• Hamas militants ate family's meal after they tortured and mutilated parents and 2 young children, Blinken says

  01-11-2023 16:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  The remains of a family home, following a deadly infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Be'eri in southern Israel October 17, 2023.REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a young Israeli family of four mutilated in their home.
  The victims of the atrocity included two children aged six and eight.
  This story includes descriptions of graphic scenes that some may find distressing.
  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described how Hamas militants killed a
  
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• Shani Louk's mother says they can't have a 'real funeral' for her daughter because they don't have her body

  01-11-2023 09:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Shani Louk (left) and her mother, Ricarda Louk (right).shanukkk/Instagram; Maya Alleruzzo via AP PhotoShani Louk's mother told CNN that she can't have a funeral for her daughter because "there is no body."
  Shani's semi-naked body was paraded by Hamas militants after they attacked Israel on October 7.
  On Monday, Israel's Foreign Ministry confirmed Louk's death.
  Shani Louk, the 23-year-old Israeli-German woman whose body was paraded semi-naked through the streets by Hamas militants after they atta
  
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• Bill Ackman went on a crusade to publicly out Harvard's anti-Israel students. He's having second thoughts.

  01-11-2023 08:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bill Ackman speaks at CNBC's Delivering Alpha conference on September 28, 2023.CNBC
  Bill Ackman seems to be reconsidering his earlier calls to out anti-Israel Harvard students.
  On Tuesday, he tweeted about a video of a masked man on Harvard Square expressing love for Hamas.
  Ackman wrote that identifying this man "isn't the answer," and instead blamed social media.
  After calling on Harvard University to reveal the names of students who signed an anti-Israel letter last month, billionaire Bill Ack
  
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• Elon Musk, prolific tweeter, thinks Zuck doesn't post enough on Threads

  01-11-2023 06:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk (left) and Mark Zuckerberg (right).Chesnot via Getty Images; Abdulhamid Hosbas/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesElon Musk took several jabs at Mark Zuckerberg and Meta while on Joe Rogan's podcast."Yeah it's eerily quiet. I mean, Zuck himself doesn't post," Musk said of Twitter rival Threads.Zuckerberg usually posts on Threads every one to two weeks, a far cry from Musk's daily posts on X.Elon Musk, the owner of X — the platform previously known as Twitter — took swipes at co
  
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• As Trump fights efforts to pull him off the ballot, his lawyers want you to know that he's absolutely crushing the polls

  01-11-2023 05:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Republican presidential candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to the audience after delivering remarks June 10, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Win McNamee/Getty ImagesDonald Trump filed a lawsuit Tuesday trying to fight off attempts to get him off the ballot in Michigan. His lawyers argued that pulling him off the ballot would violate the will of the people. Trump's attorneys also argued that he did not "engage" in the insurrection, so he would still be qualified t
  
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• Elon Musk says Tesla is aiming to make 200,000 Cybertrucks a year. 2 weeks ago, he said the carmaker dug its own grave with the car.

  01-11-2023 05:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk introducing the Cybertruck in November 2019.Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
  Tesla is aiming to produce 200,000 Cybertrucks a year, CEO Elon Musk told Joe Rogan on a podcast.
  Tesla previously said it had the capacity to make more than 125,000 Cybertrucks a year.
  Just two weeks ago, Musk said on a Tesla earnings call that the company had "dug our own grave with Cybertruck."
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared more information on production numbers for the long-awaited Cybertruck&
  
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• A Cornell University student has been arrested after threatening to shoot Jewish students on campus

  01-11-2023 03:02 via businessinsider.com
  
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  Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old Cornell University student, was arrested for making antisemitic threats.
  Dai posted online that he'd "bring an assault rifle to campus and shoot all you pig jews." 
  His threats prompted days of campus-wide alert and distress among Jewish students.
  Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old Cornell University junior, was arrested Tuesday and charged with posting death threats. Prosecutors allege he made antisemitic threats against h
  
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• Bad news keeps coming for Kyiv as problems far from the battlefield risk making things worse for Ukraine

  01-11-2023 02:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  A Ukrainian tank drives down a street in the heavily damaged town of Siversk which is situated near the front lines with Russia on January 21, 2023 in Siversk, Ukraine.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesPolls show US support for Ukraine military aid has beendeclining across political parties.The focus on the Israel-Hamas war and the new GOP speaker of the House could cause more issues.Agovernment shutdown also looms as Bidenasks Congress for billions in aid to Israel and Ukraine.This month brought a seri
  
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