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January 14, 2021 at 5:02 PM Elderly Florida residents have dealt with long lines and wait times during the vaccine rollout.
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Florida is offering COVID-19 vaccines to adults aged 65 and up, and it's not requiring proof of residency.
Some part-time residents and well-connected people from out of state are flying south to get their shots.
The governor discouraged vaccine tourism, but he said it's OK for out-of-staters who winter in Florida to get vaccinated.
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LG
The 2021 CES tech show was completely virtual, but there were plenty of interesting new appliances for the home. To address our new normal, there was an emphasis on bathroom and kitchen tech that keeps things clean and calm. Some of the products we're most interested to try out are LG's InstaView oven, Roborock's S7 mopping robot vacuum, and Kohler's spa-like bathtub.Visit Business Insider's ho... Tags: Reviews, Google, Japan, US, Samsung, Trends, Siri, Ces, Panasonic, Las Vegas, Lg, Smart Home, Philips, Alexa, Home And Kitchen, Kohler128 people like this. Like
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We rounded up the best sales and deals happening online today, with savings at Nintendo, Frontgate, and more. Deals in this story are subject to change throughout the day. The prices listed reflect the deal at the time of publication. For even more deals and savings across the web, check out Business Insider Coupons. The best deals available right now Joule Sous Vide... Tags: Reviews, Amazon, Deals, Sales, Trends, Adidas, Features, Deals Of The Day, Valentine, Lululemon, Joule, Frontgate, Lovehoney, Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Switch, Silpada64 people like this. Like
January 15, 2021 at 1:09 PM Growth stocks offer larger gains than other stocks, so they're valued by investors seeking substantial appreciation in their portfolios.
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Growth stocks are equities that outperform the market, their share prices increasing at a faster pace.
Growth stocks are often companies in innovative fields. They have high earnings but don't pay dividends.
Growth stock share prices can be inflated and swing sharply, especially with young, unproven firms.
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January 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM Left: SpaceX founder Elon Musk looks upward during a press briefing on March 2, 2019. Right: SpaceX's Starship serial No. 8 rocket-ship prototype launches from a pad in Boca Chica, Texas, on December 9, 2020.
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SpaceX is preparing to launch the latest prototype of its Starship spacecraft — a system that could one day carry humans to Mars.
The new prototype, called serial No. 9 or SN9, is set to rocket tens of thousands of feet in the air, belly-flop toward the... Tags: Transportation, Space, Spacex, Elon Musk, Texas, Science, News, Trends, Earth, Spaceships, Rockets, Mars, Faa, Spaceflight, Rocket Launch, Federal Aviation Administration129 people like this. Like
January 15, 2021 at 1:04 PM Total, one of the world's largest oil companies, said Friday it would withdraw from the American Petroleum Institute.
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Sony
CES 2021 is officially over, meaning it's time to decide which products were the best of the show.Our favorite products shown at CES 2021 include rollable phone displays from LG and TCL, a cleaning robot from Samsung, and probably the most technologically advanced face mask to date.Visit Insider Reviews' homepage for more stories and buying advice.With CES 2021's all-digital event having now c... Tags: Reviews, Google, Amazon, Gaming, TV, Fitness, Audio, Samsung, Trends, Intel, Best, Features, Computers, Cameras, Sony, Home Theater138 people like this. Like
January 14, 2021 at 2:21 PM Charles Platiau/Reuters
Google's parent Alphabet is Bank of America's top FANG-stock pick for 2021. In a note published Thursday a group of BofA analysts said that Google has a more diversified advertiser base than its tech peers and it's cloud business will be a "significant growth driver" in the next two years. The strategists see the stock exploding 22% in the future to $2,150. It's currently hovering trading around $1,734. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Ope... Tags: Google, Trends, Markets, Tesla, Bank Of America, Netflix, Stocks, Stock Market, Morgan Stanley, Alphabet, FANG, BofA, Facebook Amazon, Mike Wilson, Tech Stocks, GCP146 people like this. Like
January 15, 2021 at 10:29 AM President Harry S. Truman referred to the White House as a "glamorous prison."
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Presidents throughout the years have made the White House their home and reflected fondly on their time there long after their terms ended.
President Harry S. Truman referred to the White House as a "glamorous prison," but still managed to make it his home through renovations.
President Obama made time for family dinners while his family lived in the White House, but also described th... Tags: Obama, Washington, Life, White House, Barack Obama, Trends, Features, United States, Ronald Reagan, President, Presidents, Netherlands, Michelle Obama, John F Kennedy, Annie Leibovitz, John Adams140 people like this. Like
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"WandaVision" is the first TV series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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The first two episodes of "WandaVision" are now available on Disney Plus, with new episodes premiering every Friday.In this nine-episode miniseries set after "Avengers: Endgame," Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany return as superheroes Wanda Maximoff and Vision.Marvel has been secretive about the plot, but "Wanda... Tags: Reviews, Apple, Star Wars, Entertainment, Marvel, Disney, Trends, Tech, Espn, Hulu, Avengers, Wanda, Hdr, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Marvel Cinematic Universe149 people like this. Like
8h ago ( January 16, 2021 at 5:18 AM ) Tim Cook.
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Apple has been testing foldable iPhone screen prototypes, according to a Bloomberg report.
The company has not yet decided to move forward with the model, according to the report.
Apple has filed several patents for foldable screens.
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January 15, 2021 at 11:54 AM Julian Stratenschulte / Picture Alliance via Getty Images
In 2020, more people bought and played video games than in any year prior.
Despite all the hype around "Cyberpunk 2077" and the PlayStation 5, two "Call of Duty" games dominated sales for the year — and Nintendo's Switch was the best-selling console.
"Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War" and "Call of Duty Modern Warfare" took the top two sales spots for the year, followed by "Animal Crossing" and this year's "Madden" entry.
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January 15, 2021 at 9:07 AM China's president Xi Jinping and US president Donald Trump.
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The Trump administration has added nine Chinese companies to a blacklist, including smartphone maker Xiaomi.
The US Defense Department labeled the firms "communist Chinese military companies." Americans now cannot invest in them.
Huawei, another smartphone giant, is already on the list.
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7h ago ( January 16, 2021 at 6:23 AM ) A half-dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine initially could mean we have double the number doses available when it's approved by regulators.
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Disneyland Resort, a New Jersey mall, convention centers, and sports stadiums are opening their doors to the public as mass vaccination sites.
Here are some of the locations across the country that are shifting their focus and opening up for the public-health effort.
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22h ago ( January 15, 2021 at 3:33 PM ) Vincent Kalut / Photonews via Getty Images
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is renovating a key manufacturing plant for its coronavirus vaccine in Puurs, Belgium.
This will delay shipments to Europe and Canada in late-January and early February.
Pfizer is still aiming to produce 2 billion doses in 2021. Mass-production a key challenge facing the world's vaccination campaign.
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Plenty of women on the Insider Reviews team have tried RTR Unlimited after reading rave reviews from teammates.
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6h ago ( January 16, 2021 at 7:00 AM ) Workers hang the flags on the West Front facade in preparation for President-elect Joe Bidens inauguration
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The stock market has shrugged off turmoil in DC and investors are focused on Joe Biden's plans for the economy.
Bond yields are around their highest in a year, as traders prepare for a lot less stimulus from the Federal Reserve.
Earnings season gets underway, with Goldman Sachs, Netflix and IBM, among others.
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January 14, 2021 at 4:47 PM Lemonade
Lemonade stock fell as much as 11% on Thursday after a negative tweet from notorious short-seller Citron Research.
The online-insurance platform has outpaced the market considerably since its July IPO with shares up more than 130%.
Lemonade stock boasts a market cap in excess of $9 billion and trades at almost 100-times sales.
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January 14, 2021 at 5:25 PM Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a press briefing in New Delhi, October 27, 2020.
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In three days this month, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unveiled several drastic changes to US foreign policy.
Backlash to those policies was swift, with many criticizing them as further attempts to undercut the Biden administration and as an effort by Pompeo to burnish his own political credentials.
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2h ago ( January 16, 2021 at 11:08 AM ) Nestlé recalled over 760,000 pounds of its hot pocket products on Friday.
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Nestlé Prepared Foods recalled over 760,000 Hot Pocket that might contain bits of glass and plastic.
Four people complained to Nestlé of "extraneous material" in their Hot Pockets. One person suffered minor mouth injuries.
The recall is for not-ready-to-eat pepperoni Hot Pockets that were made between November 13, 2020 and November 16, 2020.
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23h ago ( January 15, 2021 at 2:33 PM ) "We Can Be Heroes"
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Robert Rodriguez's "We Can Be Heroes" was the most popular movie on Netflix this week.
Streaming search engine Reelgood keeps track of Netflix's daily top 10 lists and provides Business Insider with a rundown of the week's most popular movies on Netflix every Friday.
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5h ago ( January 16, 2021 at 7:50 AM ) Elon Musk made a lot of bold predictions for 2020.
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From sending 1 million people to Mars by 2050 to rolling out 1 million self-driving taxis, Elon Musk is no stranger to bold predictions.
Tesla had an extraordinary 2020 — it delivered nearly half a million cars, launched the Model Y, and made progress on two new factories.
But Musk failed to deliver on promises including launching the "full self-driving" feature and starting to build the Tesla Roadst... Tags: Elon Musk, New York, Mexico, China, Berlin, US, Los Angeles, Trends, Tesla, Airbnb, Epa, Mars, Musk, Austin Texas, Anheuser Busch, Teslas149 people like this. Like
January 14, 2021 at 1:40 PM You can safeguard yourself against swatters by enhancing your digital security.
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Swatting is the act of calling the police on an innocent person with a false claim that the individual is an active shooter, kidnapper, or another type of hostile criminal.
Livestreamers are a common target for swatting since it allows the person calling the police to see the results of their call immediately.
Swatting is recognized as a federal crime in the United States.
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22h ago ( January 15, 2021 at 2:37 PM ) Reuters
Spotify shares dropped as much as 7% on Friday after Apple announced it's in talks to start a new podcasting subscription service.
The stock was already trading lower on Friday after it was downgraded to "sell" from "neutral" by Citigroup analysts in a note on Friday that warned the company's move to podcasts "may not be working."
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REI
Now through January 18, REI is offering up to 50% off all clearance apparel and footwear from brands like Patagonia, Osprey, Columbia, and more.Historically, the best deals never last long - stock is limited. We've gathered some of the best deals from brands we trust below.REI is a one-stop-shop for outdoor adventurers. If you need anything for hiking, yoga, climbing, or cycling, REI will likel... Tags: Reviews, Deals, Trends, Outdoor Gear, Deals Of The Day, Rei, Women's clothing, patagonia Columbia, REI Co, Men's Clothing, Tercius Bufete, Style (Reviews, Product Card, Deals (Reviews, IP Deals, Fitness (Reviews148 people like this. Like
5h ago ( January 16, 2021 at 8:12 AM ) An airplane flies near the Pentagon.
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Airlines are stepping up their security measures on flights to Washington, DC ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
"These new security measures are more extensive and stringent compared to those implemented after 9/11," industry analyst Henry Harteveldt of Atmosphere Research Group told Insider.
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Samsung
No matter which new Galaxy S21 model you buy, you'll still get the same core Galaxy S21 experience. That means 8K video recording, at least a triple-lens camera system, and the utmost in performance. But some Galaxy S21 models might suit you better than others, and you'll want to make your decision based on what specs, features, and price appeal to you most. Galaxy S21 phones are available ... Tags: Reviews, Android, Samsung, Trends, Smartphones, Ram, Audi, Mobile Devices, Pen, Samsung Galaxy, Don, AT T Verizon, Tech Insider, UWB, Ford BMW, Antonio Villas Boas148 people like this. Like
January 14, 2021 at 3:06 PM Technically, there's no limit to how far an Uber can take you, but there is a time limit.
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There isn't a distance limit to how far Uber can take you, but the company has established an eight-hour time limit on trips.
Uber drivers can take passengers between cities and states, though certain markets, like New York City, require drivers to have specific licenses.
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January 15, 2021 at 9:22 AM Samantha Lee/Business Insider
Experts worldwide are urgently studying three coronavirus variants to understand what risks they pose.
One variant first identified in the UK, one in South Africa, and one in Japan are probably more contagious than the original strain.
They have caused cases to surge and the three nations to lock down. Here are nine key questions about the variants, answered.
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