 The best wine subscriptions
There are only 172 Master Sommeliers in the United States, but just because you haven't earned that distinction doesn't mean that you can't pick a great wine.
After lots of taste testing, we've found that Winc is the best wine subscription service to get you drinkable, affordable wines you can enjoy anytime.
No matter how many apps you have on your phone or how many books you've read, buying a bottle of wine is never an easy process. With so many varietals and vineyards to choose from
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How to upload audio content to SoundCloud directly from your iPhone
Hollis Johnson
You can upload content to SoundCloud directly from your iPhone by using the desktop version of the site in your preferred browser.
You currently can't upload content to SoundCloud using the iPhone app.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
SoundCloud is one of the most popular audio-uploading and streaming platforms available today.
So if you're a current or aspiring rapper, producer, or podcaster, you've probably heard of the popular platform.Se
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The deadly Wuhan virus has spread to the US — authorities have confirmed a case Washington state
NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP via Getty Images
The US has its first case of a deadly coronavirus known as the Wuhan virus.
The virus, which can be transmitted between humans, likely originated at a seafood market in Wuhan, China.
The US patient in question reportedly flew from China to Washington state.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
A mysterious virus that originated in China has spread to the United States: A case of the virus has been identified in Washington state.
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What you need to know about China's Wuhan coronavirus and how it could affect you
Eugene Hoshiko/AP Photo
The deadly Wuhan virus has killed six people in China and infected hundreds in south and eastern Asia.
Coronaviruses are a collection of diseases common amongst animals. Scientists have identified seven strains that can spread to humans.
Two of those coronaviruses, SARS and MERS, are deadly for humans.
The CDC recommends people be scrupulous about handwashing and avoiding contact with sick people in order to prevent sickness.
Visit Insider's homep
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The best wine subscriptions
There are only 172 Master Sommeliers in the United States, but just because you haven't earned that distinction doesn't mean that you can't pick a great wine.
After lots of taste testing, we've found that Winc is the best wine subscription service to get you drinkable, affordable wines you can enjoy anytime.
No matter how many apps you have on your phone or how many books you've read, buying a bottle of wine is never an easy process. With so many varietals and vineyards to choose from
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How to upload audio content to SoundCloud directly from your iPhone
Hollis Johnson
You can upload content to SoundCloud directly from your iPhone by using the desktop version of the site in your preferred browser.
You currently can't upload content to SoundCloud using the iPhone app.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
SoundCloud is one of the most popular audio-uploading and streaming platforms available today.
So if you're a current or aspiring rapper, producer, or podcaster, you've probably heard of the popular platform.Se
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Beautycounter is the gold standard when it comes to clean beauty products — here's what we thought of its bestsellers
Beautycounter Facebook
Beautycounter, the skin care and makeup brand, has become synonymous with the clean beauty movement.
Since its launch in 2013, the company has stuck to "The Never List" — which consists of 1,500 questionable or harmful chemicals that are never used in their products.
The company is also a certified B-Corp, meaning it adheres to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.
Some of its standou
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'Who the hell cares about the budget?': Trump tears into critics of mounting federal spending and debt under his watch
Reuters
Trump tore into critics of rising government spending and mounting debt under his watch, The Washington Post reported.
"Who the hell cares about the budget? We're going to have a country," Trump reportedly said at a Friday fundraiser at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
The comments offer a remarkable window into Trump's approach to federal spending as the debt and deficits have increased every year he's been in office.
Republican calls to rein in federal spending and curb the deficits have l
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The deadly Wuhan virus has spread to the US — authorities have confirmed a case Washington state
NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP via Getty Images
The US has its first case of a deadly coronavirus known as the Wuhan virus.
The virus, which can be transmitted between humans, likely originated at a seafood market in Wuhan, China.
The US patient in question reportedly flew from China to Washington state.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
A mysterious virus that originated in China has spread to the United States: A case of the virus has been identified in Washington state.
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How 'Bad Boys for Life' beat the odds and became a box-office hit, invigorating a franchise for Sony
Sony
"Bad Boys for Life," the third "Bad Boys" movie, exceeded expectations at the box office with $73 million over the four-day holiday weekend.
A fourth "Bad Boys" movie is already in the works at Sony.
The movie attracted moviegoers with positive reviews, a smart January release, and the chemistry of returning stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, according to experts.
The key to future sequels will be tight production budgets, according to Shawn Robbins, the Boxoffice.com chief analyst
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6 people have now been killed by a mysterious virus in China, with authorities saying that almost 300 people are infected
Getty Images
Six people has been killed by a mysterious virus with pneumonia-like symptoms in China.
Authorities have confirmed almost 300 cases of the disease, though some experts say the figure may really be much higher.
The virus can spread from one human to another, authorities also said, despite earlier beliefs that it might only spread from animals to humans.
The World Health Organization is considering declaring a public health emergency, while fears of a spread are heightened as hu
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Everything we know about what's next for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they try to become 'regular' citizens in Canada
Tim P. Whitby/AP Images
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are will stop using their royal titles in order to completely "step back" from their roles as working members of the royal family.
This change means the couple will become financially independent, however it has been reported by The Telegraph that Prince Charles will offer the couple private financial support as they adjust to life as "regular" working citizens in the UK and Canada.
The couple have not announced how they plan to p
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Beyond the sign-up bonus and rewards, 5 benefits make the Chase Sapphire Preferred one of the most valuable travel cards
Crystal Cox/Business Insider
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card has a great sign-up bonus and earns valuable rewards points, but there are many additional benefits worth knowing about.
The card includes travel and purchase protections that can save you money or make travel challenges more comfortable.
If you have a cash-back card from Chase in addition to the Chase Sapphire Preferred, you can convert cash back to points for more value.
See Business Insider's list of the best travel rewards
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Stocks are sinking on fears of the deadly virus in China — 'Markets are worried about this spreading to more cities'
Brendan McDermid/Reuters
Global stocks dropped on Tuesday as investors braced for coronavirus to spread as hundreds of millions of people travel across Asia to celebrate Chinese New Year this weekend.
Travel, retail, and luxury goods stocks fell sharply on fears that the disease, which has already infected 224 people and killed four, will temper consumer demand.
"The worry is this is another SARS, an outbreak that saw thousands infected and led to hundreds of deaths," one analyst said.
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How to change your age on an Xbox One by editing your Microsoft account online
Anthony McLaughlin/Shutterstock
To change your age on an Xbox One, you'll have to edit your Microsoft account online.
Your birthdate is found in the "Personal info" section of your Microsoft account.
You can access your account online from any device with an internet browser.
If you're trying to edit the age on a child's account, you'll need to go to a different section of your Microsoft account.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
Your Xbox calculates your age based o
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Malaysia sent 4,120 tons of plastic trash back to 13 rich countries, saying it refuses to be the 'rubbish dump of the world'
Malaysia says it returned 4,120 tons of plastic trash to 13 affluent nations in late 2019.
Forty-three containers full of trash were returned to France, 42 to the UK, 17 to the US, and 11 to Canada.
"If people want to see us as the rubbish dump of the world, you dream on," Yeo Bee Yin, the environment minister, said on Monday.
Malaysia is buckling under the amount of trash exported there by affluent nations, especially those in the European Union.
Western countries have long shipped th
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Disney Plus is finally coming to the UK and Europe on March 24, bringing 'The Mandalorian' and Baby Yoda with it
Lucasfilm
Disney has announced a launch date for its dedicated streaming service Disney Plus in Europe.
Disney Plus will be coming to the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland in late March.
Subscription fees will be marginally more expensive than a US subscription at the current exchange rate, coming to £5.99 monthly or £59.99 annually in the UK.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
Disney's streaming service Disney Plus is fina
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Prince Harry joins Meghan and Archie in Canada after finalizing a deal to step away from royal duties
Getty
Prince Harry landed in Canada on Monday night to join his wife Meghan Markle and eight-month-old son Archie.
His arrival in Canada comes after two weeks of negotiations with the royal family about stepping away from royal duties.
On Sunday, Prince Harry delivered an emotional speech about his decision to step down from his royal duties in his first public remarks on the subject, saying that there was "really no other option" for him and his family.
On Saturday,
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What it's like to use Hungryroot, a convenient and healthy plant-based meal delivery service
Hungryroot
Hungryroot sends fresh, healthy foods to your door that match your preferences and can be made in under 10 minutes.
I loved the service because meals were nutritious, tasted good enough to eat even if they weren't, and took me far less time to make than other meal delivery services.
Shipments come weekly and are available in small ($69, recommended for one person), medium ($99 for two people), and large ($129, made for families). You can pause, hold, or cancel at any time.&
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Beyond the sign-up bonus and rewards, 5 benefits make the Chase Sapphire Preferred one of the most valuable travel cards
Crystal Cox/Business Insider
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card has a great sign-up bonus and earns valuable rewards points, but there are many additional benefits worth knowing about.
The card includes travel and purchase protections that can save you money or make travel challenges more comfortable.
If you have a cash-back card from Chase in addition to the Chase Sapphire Preferred, you can convert cash back to points for more value.
See Business Insider's list of the best travel rewards
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A regional grocery chain is abruptly closing most of its stores and laying off thousands of employees, report says
Lucky's Market
Lucky's Market is closing most of its stores, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Tuesday.
Kroger said in December that it planned to divest its stake in the grocer, which has about 40 stores in 10 states.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
The regional grocery chain Lucky's Market is closing most of its stores and laying off thousands of employees in a matter of weeks, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Tuesday.
The 17-year-old compa
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What it's like to use Hungryroot, a convenient and healthy plant-based meal delivery service
Hungryroot
Hungryroot sends fresh, healthy foods to your door that match your preferences and can be made in under 10 minutes.
I loved the service because meals were nutritious, tasted good enough to eat even if they weren't, and took me far less time to make than other meal delivery services.
Shipments come weekly and are available in small ($69, recommended for one person), medium ($99 for two people), and large ($129, made for families). You can pause, hold, or cancel at any time.&
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Beautycounter is the gold standard when it comes to clean beauty products — here's what we thought of its bestsellers
Beautycounter Facebook
Beautycounter, the skin care and makeup brand, has become synonymous with the clean beauty movement.
Since its launch in 2013, the company has stuck to "The Never List" — which consists of 1,500 questionable or harmful chemicals that are never used in their products.
The company is also a certified B-Corp, meaning it adheres to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.
Some of its standou
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What you need to know about China's Wuhan coronavirus and how it could affect you
Eugene Hoshiko/AP Photo
The deadly Wuhan virus has killed six people in China and infected hundreds in south and eastern Asia.
Coronaviruses are a collection of diseases common amongst animals. Scientists have identified seven strains that can spread to humans.
Two of those coronaviruses, SARS and MERS, are deadly for humans.
The CDC recommends people be scrupulous about handwashing and avoiding contact with sick people in order to prevent sickness.
Visit Insider's homep
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A regional grocery chain is abruptly closing most of its stores and laying off thousands of employees, report says
Lucky's Market
Lucky's Market is closing most of its stores, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Tuesday.
Kroger said in December that it planned to divest its stake in the grocer, which has about 40 stores in 10 states.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
The regional grocery chain Lucky's Market is closing most of its stores and laying off thousands of employees in a matter of weeks, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Tuesday.
The 17-year-old compa
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'Sex Education' star Emma Mackey wants people to stop comparing her to Margot Robbie
Netflix/Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for TIME
Emma Mackey is tired of being compared to Margot Robbie, she told the Independent.
The star of Netflix's "Sex Education" wants people "focus on the jobs that we're doing rather than what we look like."
Season 2 of "Sex Education" is out now on Netflix, while Margot Robbie stars in "Bombshell."
Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.
The star of Netflix's "Sex Education" Emma Mackey told the Independent that she "wishes people would st
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Malaysia sent 4,120 tons of plastic trash back to 13 rich countries, saying it refuses to be the 'rubbish dump of the world'
Malaysia says it returned 4,120 tons of plastic trash to 13 affluent nations in late 2019.
Forty-three containers full of trash were returned to France, 42 to the UK, 17 to the US, and 11 to Canada.
"If people want to see us as the rubbish dump of the world, you dream on," Yeo Bee Yin, the environment minister, said on Monday.
Malaysia is buckling under the amount of trash exported there by affluent nations, especially those in the European Union.
Western countries have long shipped th
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'Sex Education' star Emma Mackey wants people to stop comparing her to Margot Robbie
Netflix/Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for TIME
Emma Mackey is tired of being compared to Margot Robbie, she told the Independent.
The star of Netflix's "Sex Education" wants people "focus on the jobs that we're doing rather than what we look like."
Season 2 of "Sex Education" is out now on Netflix, while Margot Robbie stars in "Bombshell."
Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.
The star of Netflix's "Sex Education" Emma Mackey told the Independent that she "wishes people would st
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Prince Harry joins Meghan and Archie in Canada after finalizing a deal to step away from royal duties
Getty
Prince Harry landed in Canada on Monday night to join his wife Meghan Markle and eight-month-old son Archie.
His arrival in Canada comes after two weeks of negotiations with the royal family about stepping away from royal duties.
On Sunday, Prince Harry delivered an emotional speech about his decision to step down from his royal duties in his first public remarks on the subject, saying that there was "really no other option" for him and his family.
On Saturday,
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6 people have now been killed by a mysterious virus in China, with authorities saying that almost 300 people are infected
Getty Images
Six people has been killed by a mysterious virus with pneumonia-like symptoms in China.
Authorities have confirmed almost 300 cases of the disease, though some experts say the figure may really be much higher.
The virus can spread from one human to another, authorities also said, despite earlier beliefs that it might only spread from animals to humans.
The World Health Organization is considering declaring a public health emergency, while fears of a spread are heightened as hu
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10 things in tech you need to know today
Associated Press
Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Tuesday.
Samsung appointed a new mobile boss as it faces 'peak smartphone' and competition from all sides. Roh Tae-moon, who's been at Samsung since the late 1990s, previously served as head of research for the firm's mobile business.
Uber Eats has agreed to sell its Indian business to a local rival called Zomato, the New York Times reports. All Uber Eats' drivers in India will be switched over to Zomato, and its app
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Stocks are sinking on fears of the deadly virus in China — 'Markets are worried about this spreading to more cities'
Brendan McDermid/Reuters
Global stocks dropped on Tuesday as investors braced for coronavirus to spread as hundreds of millions of people travel across Asia to celebrate Chinese New Year this weekend.
Travel, retail, and luxury goods stocks fell sharply on fears that the disease, which has already infected 224 people and killed four, will temper consumer demand.
"The worry is this is another SARS, an outbreak that saw thousands infected and led to hundreds of deaths," one analyst said.
Vis
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10 things in tech you need to know today
Associated Press
Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Tuesday.
Samsung appointed a new mobile boss as it faces 'peak smartphone' and competition from all sides. Roh Tae-moon, who's been at Samsung since the late 1990s, previously served as head of research for the firm's mobile business.
Uber Eats has agreed to sell its Indian business to a local rival called Zomato, the New York Times reports. All Uber Eats' drivers in India will be switched over to Zomato, and its app
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Disney Plus is finally coming to the UK and Europe on March 24, bringing 'The Mandalorian' and Baby Yoda with it
Lucasfilm
Disney has announced a launch date for its dedicated streaming service Disney Plus in Europe.
Disney Plus will be coming to the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland in late March.
Subscription fees will be marginally more expensive than a US subscription at the current exchange rate, coming to £5.99 monthly or £59.99 annually in the UK.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
Disney's streaming service Disney Plus is fina
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Everything we know about what's next for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they try to become 'regular' citizens in Canada
Tim P. Whitby/AP Images
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are will stop using their royal titles in order to completely "step back" from their roles as working members of the royal family.
This change means the couple will become financially independent, however it has been reported by The Telegraph that Prince Charles will offer the couple private financial support as they adjust to life as "regular" working citizens in the UK and Canada.
The couple have not announced how they plan to p
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How 'Bad Boys for Life' beat the odds and became a box-office hit, invigorating a franchise for Sony
Sony
"Bad Boys for Life," the third "Bad Boys" movie, exceeded expectations at the box office with $73 million over the four-day holiday weekend.
A fourth "Bad Boys" movie is already in the works at Sony.
The movie attracted moviegoers with positive reviews, a smart January release, and the chemistry of returning stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, according to experts.
The key to future sequels will be tight production budgets, according to Shawn Robbins, the Boxoffice.com chief analyst
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'Who the hell cares about the budget?': Trump tears into critics of mounting federal spending and debt under his watch
Reuters
Trump tore into critics of rising government spending and mounting debt under his watch, The Washington Post reported.
"Who the hell cares about the budget? We're going to have a country," Trump reportedly said at a Friday fundraiser at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
The comments offer a remarkable window into Trump's approach to federal spending as the debt and deficits have increased every year he's been in office.
Republican calls to rein in federal spending and curb the deficits have l
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Here's how the first days of Trump's Senate impeachment trial will unfold
Associated Press/Evan Vucci
Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that the Senate will begin opening arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
If the Senate passes McConnell's resolution, each side will be given 24 hours to argue their case over no more than two trial days.
If the Senate votes to hear from witnesses, it will depose the witnesses first and then vote on whether they should testify.
The House transmitted the two arti
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A top Netflix exec dangled the prospect of an Obama-style deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Ted Sarandos, the Chief Content Officer at Netflix, said he would be interested in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The royal couple effectively quit their work as royals over the weekend, and hope to go into business instead.
The specifics are vague, but the couple are said to admire Barack and Michelle Obama's trajectory since leaving the White House.
The Obamas signed a deal with Netflix in 2018, said to be worth around $50 million.
Visit Business
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The worst movies every actor from 'High School Musical' has been in
Punch Media/New Line Cinema/Universal Studios
The cast of "High School Musical" has appeared in many movies outside of the Disney Channel franchise, but not all of their work has been well-received by critics.
"High School Musical" star Ashley Tisdale's worst film is "Amateur Night" (2016), which earned 0% from critics.
Zac Efron's 2011 film "New Year's Eve" and Vanessa Hudgen's 2004 sci-fi film "Thunderbirds" didn't impress critics either.
Visit Insider's homepage for mo
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Bose's $350 noise-cancelling headphones are a must-have if you want to live in a quieter world
Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
The $350 Bose QC35 II are the stalwarts for premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones.
They're almost unbeaten when it comes to noise-cancelling and comfort, with only the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones rivaling the Bose QC35 II.
They deliver a clear, rich, and premium sound that anyone would be happy with, but those who actively seek bass may find themselves yearning for more.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
At $350, Bose's
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New poll on the eve of Trump's impeachment trial finds that 51% of Americans think he should be removed from office
Associated Press
A slender majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump should be removed from office, according to a new CNN poll.
The poll, which was taken between January 16-19, found that 51% of Americans say the Senate should convict Trump in his impeachment trial, which would trigger his removal from office.
The House of Representatives voted last month to impeach Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Ahead of his trial this week there has been an uptick in pu
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A top Netflix exec dangled the prospect of an Obama-style deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Ted Sarandos, the Chief Content Officer at Netflix, said he would be interested in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The royal couple effectively quit their work as royals over the weekend, and hope to go into business instead.
The specifics are vague, but the couple are said to admire Barack and Michelle Obama's trajectory since leaving the White House.
The Obamas signed a deal with Netflix in 2018, said to be worth around $50 million.
Visit Business
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New poll on the eve of Trump's impeachment trial finds that 51% of Americans think he should be removed from office
Associated Press
A slender majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump should be removed from office, according to a new CNN poll.
The poll, which was taken between January 16-19, found that 51% of Americans say the Senate should convict Trump in his impeachment trial, which would trigger his removal from office.
The House of Representatives voted last month to impeach Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Ahead of his trial this week there has been an uptick in pu
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I've tried 4 major tax software programs, and TurboTax gets me the biggest refund every time
Halfpoint Images/Getty Images
I've tried professional tax preparers and four different tax software programs, and I'm sticking with TurboTax for my family's taxes this year.
While it isn't the cheapest around, using TurboTax last year got me a much higher refund than I would have had with other apps I tested.
TurboTax makes it easy to input details from your financial life. Most people with basic computer skills should be able to navigate the simple menus and forms with ease.
Use TurboTax
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What Marketers Should Know About TikTok Ad Formats and a Roundup on Partnership News
At Business Insider Intelligence, our mission is to bring you the most important insights, data and analysis from the digital world. So when we come across outstanding research from our partners that we think our audience can benefit from, we like to make sure you hear about it.
That's why we're giving you a preview of eMarketer's new report: Marketing on TikTok.
You can purchase and download the full report here.
It's now been more than a year since TikTok launched in the US, and i
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12 inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
Yutong Yuan/Business Insider
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was just 39 years old when he was assassinated 52 years ago, on April 4, 1968.
The values he stood for — acceptance, equality, non-violent protest — have echoed throughout the five decades since.
His speeches were bold, triumphant, and touched with King's tireless need to revise. As the perfectionist spoke, millions listened.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are some of the most inspiring words
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Virginia officials upped security for a pro-gun rally in Richmond after receiving 'credible threats of violence'
REUTERS/Jonathan Drake
The FBI and local law enforcement agencies in Virginia are working together to prevent "threats of violence" issued ahead of a pro-gun rally in Richmond on Monday.
Thousands of gun-rights activists descended on Richmond for a "Lobby Day Rally" to voice support for the Second Amendment.
Members of militia groups and white supremacists also descended on the city for the rally.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced a state of a state of emergency o
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 Morning Docket: 01.20.20
* An appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by children against the federal government to force the feds to take more steps to prevent climate change. There was a snow ball's chance in hell this was going to succeed, but that's kind of what the lawsuit is trying to prevent... [Washington Post]
* A jury has been selected in the Harvey Weinstein criminal trial. [USA Today]
* President Trump apparently had to persuade Alan Dershowitz's wife to allow her husband to defend Trump in his imp
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Take a look at what technologies retailers are introducing to revamp the in-store experience
In the US, store closures are at an all-time high.
Business Insider Intelligence
With 88% of total sales, brick-and-mortar is still the dominant driver of retail spend in the country, but in-store earnings aren't growing fast enough to keep the doors open.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Instagram is testing direct messaging on desktopFidelity is launching a digital asset venture in EuropeAccounts Payable Process Automation Report: Technologies, market trends, benefi
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Read the pitch deck that helped Divvy raise $30 million to provide alternate financing for prospective homebuyers
Buying a home, particularly for Millennials, is a complicated and expensive process – at times it can be complicated and expensive enough to discourage potential buyers from even trying.
Enter Divvy, one of the many Silicon Valley startups working to change the way people buy homes. The company is specifically interested in providing alternative financing options for prospective homebuyers who don't qualify for traditional mortgages.
Divvy accomplishes this by purchasing homes outright a
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Bose's $350 noise-cancelling headphones are a must-have if you want to live in a quieter world
Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
The $350 Bose QC35 II are the stalwarts for premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones.
They're almost unbeaten when it comes to noise-cancelling and comfort, with only the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones rivaling the Bose QC35 II.
They deliver a clear, rich, and premium sound that anyone would be happy with, but those who actively seek bass may find themselves yearning for more.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
At $350, Bose's
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I lived in a micro-suite in Los Angeles for six months. Here's what it taught me about space and necessity.
As a recent college graduate, I was faced caught in a time crunch to find an apartment prior to my cross-country move to Los Angeles.
I was intrigued by the sleek and modern design of the apartment I settled on. It was fully furnished with all utilities already set up and included in the rent. It almost seemed too good to be true.
The catch? it was only 185 square feet.
Take a look inside my (really) humble abode.
Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.
When I first moved to Los A
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Here's how the first days of Trump's Senate impeachment trial will unfold
Associated Press/Evan Vucci
Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that the Senate will begin opening arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
If the Senate passes McConnell's resolution, each side will be given 24 hours to argue their case over no more than two trial days.
If the Senate votes to hear from witnesses, it will depose the witnesses first and then vote on whether they should testify.
The House transmitted the two arti
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I've tried 4 major tax software programs, and TurboTax gets me the biggest refund every time
Halfpoint Images/Getty Images
I've tried professional tax preparers and four different tax software programs, and I'm sticking with TurboTax for my family's taxes this year.
While it isn't the cheapest around, using TurboTax last year got me a much higher refund than I would have had with other apps I tested.
TurboTax makes it easy to input details from your financial life. Most people with basic computer skills should be able to navigate the simple menus and forms with ease.
Use TurboTax
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Trump immediately broke a pledge to 'pause' to honor MLK Day by accusing Democrats of trying to take people's guns
REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
President Donald Trump pledged Monday that his administration would "pause to honor the incredible life and accomplishments" of Martin Luther King Jr.
Less than 20 minutes later, Trump issued a politically-charged tweet supporting thousands of pro-gun activists at a rally in Richmond, Virginia.
"The Democrat Party in the Great Commonwealth of Virginia are working hard to take away your 2nd Amendment rights. This is just the beginning. Don't let it happen, VOTE R
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12 inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
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Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was just 39 years old when he was assassinated 52 years ago, on April 4, 1968.
The values he stood for — acceptance, equality, non-violent protest — have echoed throughout the five decades since.
His speeches were bold, triumphant, and touched with King's tireless need to revise. As the perfectionist spoke, millions listened.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are some of the most inspiring words
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I took a $20, 4-day train ride between Zambia and Tanzania, and even though it was delayed by an entire day, I'd do it again
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Hoping to experience an African safari on a budget, I recently traveled first class on the TAZARA train from Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for $20.
The journey was supposed to take three days, but because of several delays, it ended up taking four.
The views were terrific, the food was surprisingly good, and there were a number of amenities onboard including a lounge, but after a while, it did seem to drag on.
Even though I didn't get to see much wildl
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Joaquin Phoenix paid a touching tribute to Heath Ledger in his SAG Awards acceptance speech
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Joaquin Phoenix thanked Heath Ledger during his acceptance speech at the 2020 Screen Actors' Guild Awards.
"I'm standing here on the shoulders of my favorite actor Heath Ledger," he said.
Phoenix won Best Performance by an Actor in Leading Role in a Motion Picture for his role as the Joker in "Joker."
Ledger won a posthumous SAG Award for Supporting Actor in 2009, followed by an Oscar — both also for his roles playing the Joker in "The Dark Knight.
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Morning Docket: 01.20.20
* An appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by children against the federal government to force the feds to take more steps to prevent climate change. There was a snow ball's chance in hell this was going to succeed, but that's kind of what the lawsuit is trying to prevent... [Washington Post]
* A jury has been selected in the Harvey Weinstein criminal trial. [USA Today]
* President Trump apparently had to persuade Alan Dershowitz's wife to allow her husband to defend Trump in his imp
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One of Facebook's top executives had an awkward public face-off with Amazon's CTO over making money from user data
Facebook's most senior lobbyist Nick Clegg attended the DLD conference in Munich on Monday, and took questions from the audience.
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels was in the audience and stood up to ask Clegg an awkward question about the way Facebook monetizes its users by collecting huge amounts of their data.
Clegg said Facebook doesn't sell user data, and said the platform has made strides in user transparency surrounding data sharing.
It was a rare instance of execs from two major tech com
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Prince Harry implied that it was his decision to leave the royal family, not Meghan Markle's
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The Duke of Sussex suggested it was his decision to leave the royal family, not Meghan Markle's, during an emotional speech at a dinner in London for his charity Sentebale on Sunday night.
Prince Harry also said that he and Markle hadn't initially wanted to give up their royal duties completely, but were told they couldn't continue without public funds.
On Saturday, Buckingham Palace announced Prince Harry and Markle will stop using their HRH titl
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Oil climbs above $65 after an escalation in Libya's civil war forces the shutdown of 2 major oilfields
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Oil climbed on Monday as the civil war in Libya forced two of the nation's largest oilfields to begin shutting down.
Commander Khalifa Haftar's forces closed a pipeline connecting Libya's largest oilfield and another major production base.
That has led both to start turning off the taps.
Brent crude rose about 1.1% before retreating to hover at about $65.11. It reached the highest price since January 9.
"The global oil market just isn't as exposed to shocks as it on
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David Dobrik surprised Nicole Scherzinger with a live skunk in his car, and her reaction was priceless
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All of David Dobrik's childhood dreams came true when he met Nicole Scherzinger. He decided to show his gratitude in the form of a live skunk.
The Pussycat Doll appeared in Dobrik's vlog, wearing a glamorous black leather outfit. Dobrik said he looked like a "f---ing idiot" sitting next to her.
The pair danced along to The Pussycat Dolls' song "Buttons," then Dobrik asked whether he could give Scherzinger a gift.
"I love gifts," she gasped, and put on a blindfold.
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10 things in tech you need to know today
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Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Monday.
A startup company took billions of photos from Facebook and other websites to create a facial-recognition database, and hundreds of law-enforcement agencies are using it. Clearview AI, a facial-recognition startup that scraped social media for images, has been adopted by at least 600 law-enforcement agencies, according to a New York Times report.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said at a conference on Sunday that he thin
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Coco Gauff, 15, just beat Venus Williams for the second time in a year, taking her to the second round of the Australian Open
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Cori "Coco" Gauff, 15, just beat seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams in her Australian Open debut to advance to the tournament's second round.
The American teenager overcame Williams, 39, in straight sets, winning 7-6 (7-5) 6-3.
It is the second time in a row Gauff has beaten the veteran at a Grand Slam, having toppled her in the first round of Wimbledon last year.
"I am feeling great," Gauff told the crowd after the victory. "I really like this court and really
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China is fighting to stop the spread of a mysterious, deadly virus as millions prepare to travel for Chinese New Year
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China is stepping up its efforts to stop the spread of a mysterious, deadly virus as millions of people prepare to travel to celebrate Chinese New Year.
The 2019-nCoV respiratory virus has caused three deaths, but not much is known about it.
The virus has already spread with a few cases recorded in other parts in China and in other countries, but China said it will introduce "prevention and control measures" to stop it spreading during the major holiday.
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'Took me right out of my seat' — Warren Buffett was inspired by a Martin Luther King Jr. speech to push for civil rights
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Warren Buffett heard Martin Luther King Jr. speak at an event just six months before his assassination.
"That was one of the most inspiring speeches I've ever heard. Took me right out of my seat," Buffett said.
The reverend's words instilled in Buffett "a sense of urgency to do something more for civil rights," Alice Schroeder wrote in her biography of the famed investor.
Buffett battled anti-Semitism by joining an all-Jewish country club and encouraging other country
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Sadiq Khan says the UK doesn't share Trump's values and Boris Johnson should tell him his views are wrong
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Sadiq Khan tells Business Insider that the UK must stop being "obsessed" with trying to please Donald Trump, whose views are massively out of line with British people.
The London Mayor said that Boris Johnson's government should condemn Trump's views on women, immigrants and the LGBT community.
Khan and Trump have had a series of public spats since their election in 2016.
Trump has labelled Khan a "disaster" and the London Mayor has called the president a "poster boy for the far righ
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Trump is struggling to convince even his own base that they shouldn't hear new evidence in his impeachment trial
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President Donald Trump has spent the last several months waging a full-blown war on the impeachment process.
But it doesn't look like he's managed to convince even his own base that the Senate trial now underway is a "hoax" and should be over as quickly as possible.
A new CNN poll found that 48% of GOP voters are in favor of the Senate calling new witnesses to testify during the impeachment trial.
Fewer than this — 44% — oppose hearing new witnesses, showing
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Facebook blames a 'technical issue' for the vulgar translation of Xi Jinping's name
Facebook on Saturday apologized for mis-translating Chinese President Xi Jinping's name to "Mr. Shithole" in posts on the site translated from Burmese to English.
The translation error was first discovered in an official Facebook post about Xi's meeting with Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Facebook said in a statement to Reuters that the offensive translation was due to a "technical issue."
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