 Study finds broadcast coverage of the UK election has aligned 'most closely' with Boris Johnson's agenda
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Broadcasters have helped Boris Johnson frame the UK election on his own terms, according to an academic study.
Researchers at Loughborough University found evidence that suggests Johnson's message that he will "get Brexit done," has been helped by broadcasters choosing to focus on the issue.
By contrast, the opposition Labour Party's focus the National Health Service has received less than half the coverage in the first four weeks of the campaign.
The authors found that "in proportio
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A timeline of Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau's whirlwind open marriage that may or may not include dating Noah Cyrus
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Tana Mongeau, who has 4.5 million YouTube subscribers, and Jake Paul, who has 19 million, got engaged at Mongeau's 21st birthday party in June.
The pair have been "dating" since April, but openly admitted it was to fuel the rumors and to get more views. A successful experiment, since they have both gained hundreds of thousands of subscribers since then.
They have both featured heavily on each other's YouTube channels — making out on camera, getting matching tatt
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A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration
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Tullow Oil, a British oil company, tanked on Monday morning after the company announced the resignation of its CEO and exploration director as well as cutting its production guidance.
Tullow's board also suspended its dividend.
As of Friday's close, Tullow Oil's market cap was just under $1.2 billion (£890 million).
The stock tanked 60% in the first hour of trading in London, wiping over $700 million (£534 million) from its market cap.
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Webcam live feed showed tourists inside New Zealand volcano right before it erupted and killed at least 5
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A webcam photograph from the New Zealand geological hazards agency GeoNet shows a group of people inside the crater of a volcano moments before it erupted.
The eruption occurred at Whakaari, also known as White Island, which is located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the east coast of country's North Island.
New Zealand police confirmed in a press conference at 6 p.m. on Monday local time that at least five people are dead and many more are injured.
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Photos and videos show the huge volcanic eruption in New Zealand which killed at least 5 people
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Photos and videos show a volcano in New Zealand erupting Monday. The blast has killed at least five people.
Videos posted to Twitter show tourists on boats speeding away from White Island while smoke billows into the sky from the eruption.
The volcano is a popular tourist destination. There were around 100 people on the island at the time of the eruption, according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
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Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants treating Britain 'as their own country'
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Boris Johnson says he would stop EU migrants treating Britain "as their own" if he wins the election.
The prime minister has vowed to introduce a points-based immigration system after Brexit which would award visas based on the perceived skill level of migrants.
Johnson guaranteed that this system would reduce immigration.
He told Sky News: "You've seen quite a large number of people coming in from the whole of the EU — 580 million population — able to treat the UK as tho
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At least 5 dead after a New Zealand volcano erupted unexpectedly, sending ash plumes 12,000 feet into the air
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At least five people are dead and several others injured after one of New Zealand's most active volcanoes erupted on Monday afternoon local time, sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky.
New Zealand's geological monitoring agency, GeoNet, said the eruption began at around 2:11 p.m. on Whakaari, also known as White Island.
According to the agency, the volcano sent ash plumes 12,000 feet into the air.
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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.
Elon Musk won the defamation trial over his "pedo guy" tweet. "My faith in humanity is restored," Musk said after the verdict was announced.
Reddit released the most upvoted posts of 2019, and it shows how much trolling is part of the platform's culture. Included in the list of top posts are a timely dad joke, a wholesome cartoon, and a random stream of consciousness.
China has ordered all non-Chinese PCs and so
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Finland's Sanna Marin, 34, will soon become the world's youngest sitting prime minister
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34-year-old Sanna Marin will soon be the world's youngest sitting prime minister.
Marin was selected by Finland's Social Democratic party on Sunday to take over as the country's leader after former Prime Minister Antti Rinne resigned last week.
Marin formerly served as Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications.
Marin's age and progressive politics, along with the fact that she is a new mom, have garnered comparisons to New Zealan
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Photos show the emotional moment Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi was crowned the winner of Miss Universe 2019
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Zozibini Tunzi was named Miss Universe 2019 at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday.
The 26-year-old hails from South Africa, and spends her time working as an activist.
Her biggest passions are ending gender-based violence, and promoting natural beauty amongst women.
Ninety women competed for the coveted title this year.
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Zozibini Tunzi took home the 2019 Miss Universe title at the annu
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Steve Harvey's cartel joke at Miss Universe 2019 is not going over well
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Comedian Steve Harvey made a joke about cartels while speaking to Miss Colombia Gabriela Tafur Náder onstage at the 2019 Miss Universe pageant.
Harvey had been discussing his infamous 2015 gaffe, when he incorrectly named Miss Colombia the new Miss Universe instead of Miss Philippines, before he made the joke.
When Náder told Harvey that her country had forgiven his mistake, he said: "The cartel hasn't forgiven me."
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The 18 best looks the Miss Universe 2019 contestants wore to compete in the pageant
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The 2019 Miss Universe pageant was held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday.
The contestants wore a variety of outfits during the competition, including a swimwear or athletic look, an evening gown, and a final piece for the night.
Many of the contestants used fashion as a way to show off their unique styles.
Miss France, for example, channeled the 1920s in a tiered gown, while Miss Colombia opted for a dress with daring cutou
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The Patriots lost out on a crucial touchdown and couldn't fight it because they had run out of challenges
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New England Patriots receiver N'Keal Harry scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs, but the referees ruled he stepped out of bounds before he got to the end zone.
Replays showed Harry did not step out of bounds, but the play could not be reviewed because the Patriots were out of challenges and the referees had not ruled it a scoring play, which are automatically reviewed.
The Patriots were out of challenges because they had used their challe
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8 details you may have missed in the 'Wonder Woman 1984' trailer
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Warner Bros. released the first official trailer for next summer's Wonder Woman sequel on Sunday at Brazil's Comic-Con, CCXP.
In addition to Gal Gadot's return as Diana Prince, Chris Pine is also back in "Wonder Woman: 1984" as Prince's love interest, Steve Trevor.
You may be wondering how Pine can be back since his character presumably died in the first "Wonder Woman" film, but the trailer gives a big hint at how he could be back more than 60 years later and retaining his yout
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Photos show how the winning gowns from the Miss Universe pageant have changed through the years
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Since the Miss Universe pageant started in 1952, contestants have walked across the stage in glamorous evening gowns and swimsuits.
When the competition first started, the winners were crowned in their swimsuits, but that changed in the '60s.
Ahead of the 2019 Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, here's a look back at some of the winning gowns over the years.
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An artist sold a banana duct-taped to the wall for $120,000. On Sunday, someone tore the fruit off the wall and ate it.
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Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan displayed a piece titled "Comedian" at the Art Basel Miami art fair this week.
"Comedian" consists of a single banana duct-taped to a white wall.
ArtNet's Sarah Cascone attended a VIP preview for Art Basel Miami and reported that the first edition of the piece sold for $120,000.
On Saturday, a performance artist ate the banana off the wall at Art Basel Miami. The next day, the gallery took down the "Comedian."
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A man who got a 'Baby Yoda' meme tattoo explains what led him to that decision
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Among the many "Baby Yoda" tattoos going viral online is one of a very specific iteration of the meme – the "Baby Yerrrda," who is dressed in a New York Yankees cap, Timberlands, and a North Face jacket with Airpods.
31-year-old Tony Marchese told Insider that he got the tattoo from his best friend of 15 years, tattoo artist John Doughty, who drew the design in a traditional style after seeing the meme.
"I'm from Long Island, everyone's like 'Oh, L
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The FBI is now investigating the Pensacola Navy base shooting as act of terrorism
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Authorities revealed that the shooting attack on Pensacola's Naval Air Station was being investigated as an act of terrorism after multiple reports.
Three young service members were killed and eight people were injured when 21-year-old 2nd Lt. Mohammed Alshamrani of the Royal Saudi Air Force opened fire on the base.
Rachel Rojas, FBI special agent in charge, said at a Sunday news conference that authorities were reported to be probing the identified shooter's
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SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carried up 'mighty mice' and a new robot companion to the International Space Station
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On Sunday morning, a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) in orbit.
The spacecraft's re-supply mission carried up 5,700 pounds of gear to the ISS, including equipment for 38 different science experiments and a new robotic companion.
Once of those experiments involves observing how genetically engineered "mighty mice" with twice the normal muscle mass respond to living in space.
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At a pro-Israel conference, Trump told Jewish voters they'd vote for him to avoid a wealth tax
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In a speech at a pro-Israel conference, President Donald Trump said Jewish voters should vote for him because they would "be out of business in about 15 minutes" otherwise.
He also said that some Jewish people "don't love Israel enough."
The crowd at the Israeli American Council national summit responded enthusiastically, chanting "four more years" and "12 more years" after Trump said some people say he wouldn't step down after two terms.
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49ers receiver Emmanuel Sanders throws a touchdown in awesome trick play during wild shootout vs. Saints
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The New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers combined to score seven touchdowns in the first 24 minutes of their Week 14 game.
The most exciting was a trick play by the 49ers that saw receiver Emmanuel Sanders throw a falling, 35-yard touchdown to running back Raheem Mostert.
In what many expected to be a defensive battle in a possible NFC Championship preview, the two teams instead got into an early shootout.
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Sesame Street 'Oscar the Grouch' and 'Big Bird' puppeteer Caroll Spinney has died at age 85
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Caroll Spinney, known for voicing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch in his nearly 50-year career on "Sesame Street," died at the age of 85.
Spinney began voicing the two major Muppets from their inception in 1969 when he was 36, and performed them almost exclusively into his 80s on the kids' television show before retiring in 2018.
"I may be the most unknown famous person in America," Spinney said in his 2003 memoir. "It's the bird that's famous."
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Trump reportedly uses unsecured phone lines. Cybersecurity experts explain why those are 'so easy to hack it's scary.'
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President Donald Trump reportedly uses unsecured phones for White House business, rather than encrypted phone services intended for top government officials, according to a recent Washington Post report.
Business Insider spoke to cybersecurity experts about how hackers can gain access to phone conversations on unsecured devices.
Unsecured phones are an easy target for hackers, according to the experts, who said they are "so easy to hack it's scary."
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Collaborators and industry heavyweights react to the shocking death of Juice Wrld
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Rapper Juice Wrld has reportedly died after suffering a seizure at Chicago's Midway Airport early Sunday morning.
The shocking news comes less than a week after the rapper's 21st birthday and after his year-long meteoric rise from SoundCloud to collaborations with some of music's biggest stars.
Some of the rapper's fellow celebrities like Zedd, Ellie Goulding, and Action Bronson took to Twitter to express their grief over the loss.
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These are all the cool bikes I saw at the 2019 New York Motorcycle show
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The 2019 New York Motorcycle Show runs through Sunday, December 8, at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
On display are bikes from Harley-Davidson, Indian, Royal Enfield, Honda, BMW, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and other brands.
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You still have one more day to check out the New York motorcycle show, which runs through Sunday at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
I swung by a press preview last week and spent a few hours, as I do every
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Jameis Winston threw his 21st interception of the season on his first pass attempt of the day
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Jameis Winston threw an interception against the Indianapolis Colts on the very first pass of the game.
Winston now has an NFL-leading 21 interceptions on the season, as turnovers continue to be a major problem for the 2015 No. 1 pick.
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Jameis Winston added to his NFL-leading interception count on Sunday on his first pass of the game.
On first-and-10, with just over 30 seconds elapsed in the first quarter, Winston
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A Swiss cagefighter hit his opponent with strikes so powerful it stiffened his body, knocking him out in an instant
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Kevin Ruart won his welterweight fight in brutal fashion at the BRAVE CF event in South Africa on Saturday.
Ruart hit his opponent, Ibrahim Mane, with a combination of punches so powerful he was knocked out on his feet.
Mane's body stiffened completely before falling awkwardly against the fence of the cage.
Even though Mane was clearly unable to continue, Ruart hit him with three more punches.
The referee then stepped in to wave the bout off. It was over.
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The College Football Playoff bracket is set and Oklahoma is in
LSU is the top seed in the College Football Playoff and will face Oklahoma in one of the semifinal games.
Ohio State and Clemson will face each other in the other semifinal.
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The College Football Playoff bracket was unveiled by ESPN and there weren't any big surprises.
Oklahoma picked up the final spot after their win over Baylor in the Big 12 Championship Game, Utah's loss to Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship Game, and Georgia's loss
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House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says a jury would convict Trump 'in about 3 minutes flat'
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House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler said on CNN's "State of the Union" that lawmakers have a "very rock-solid case" in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
Nadler said the committee had seen valuable testimony from "public-spirited, patriotic people in the CIA, the Pentagon, the White House itself, who came forward and defied the president's orders and testified."
Trump also sounded off on impeachment Sunday morning,
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Fox News dedicated a segment to QAnon, and supporters of the conspiracy theory are happy for the attention
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Fox News' Jesse Watters did a segment explaining the conspiracy theory QAnon, and his neutral-to-positive spin on the topic was well-received by its supporters online.
"Q," the figure at the center of the popular but easily discredited theory, even posted that the "Watters' World" segment "generates awareness."
The QAnon theory encapsulates a number of pervasive conspiracies, but at its core involves the idea that President Donald Trump is secretly working to
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'This a trap that Giuliani and Trump literally walked into': Russia may know more about the Ukraine scandal than we do
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The Russian government may know more than Congress and the US public about President Donald Trump's pressure campaign in Ukraine, thanks to Trump and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani's frequent use of unsecured devices.
The Washington Post reported on Friday that the phones Trump and Giuliani use to communicate with each other were likely vulnerable to infiltration by Russian intelligence.
Giuliani may have become a target of Russian intelligence in the early days of Trump's presidency
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How Nancy Pelosi went from scoffing at the idea of impeaching Trump to leading the charge to remove him
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has dramatically shifted her position on impeachment over the last nine months.
On Thursday, after weeks of public hearings, Pelosi officially announced House Democrats would draft articles of impeachment.
After months of resisting the loud pro-impeachment voices in her caucus, Pelosi's rhetoric on the momentous move has grown sharp and decisive. She's arguing that she has only one option.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will break 6 royal traditions on their first Christmas without the royal family
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to break some major royal Christmas traditions as they spend their first holiday season without the Queen and the rest of the royal family.
The couple has spent every Christmas at the Queen's Sandringham Estate since they got engaged in 2017.
This year, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their son Archie will spend the holiday with the duchess' mother, Doria Ragland, likely at her home in LA.
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Here is the gossip we heard at Uber's Christmas party in London, where it faces an imminent ban
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Uber held its annual company holiday party Wednesday night, and Business Insider went along to say hello.
Uber faces an imminent ban on operating in London.
Insiders at the party don't think the ban will happen anytime soon.
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Uber's London headquarters held its annual company holiday drinks-'n'-canapes party Wednesday night at the Groucho Club in Soho, and Business Insider went along to say hello.
Needless to say, there was one ex
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3 statistics show why Anthony Joshua was able to beat Andy Ruiz Jr. so easily second time around
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Anthony Joshua easily beat Andy Ruiz Jr. in a world heavyweight championship rematch on Saturday.
Combat sport statistician Compubox highlighted three statistics that help explain Joshua's victory.
He relied on his jab, boxed at range, and minimized Andy Ruiz Jr.'s punch output.
These are things he did not do in the first fight, a knockout loss, six months ago.
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Anthony Joshua was easily
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Trump showed off 2 convicted and charged war criminals at a secretive Republican fundraiser in Florida, report says
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President Donald Trump brought on stage one convicted and one accused war criminal at a highly secretive GOP fundraiser in Florida on Saturday night, the Miami Herald reported.
The president debuted former US Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance and former US Army Maj. Mathew Golsteyn at the Statesman's Dinner in Aventura, the Herald said.
The event was highly secretive, with attendees having to store their cellphones in locked cases before entering, and reporters not allowed in, the
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Netflix denied blocking a viewer on Twitter after he publicly spoiled the plot of a new show from the streaming giant
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Netflix has denied a claim it blocked a Twitter user for spoiling the plot of one of its upcoming shows.
Netflix shared the trailer for "Messiah" on Tuesday, asking followers: "Who do you think he is?"
A Twitter user called "Muعad" posted a thread explaining how it was clearly a rip of the Islamic tale of al-Massih ad-Dajjal, meaning "deceiver Messiah."
Twitter users identifying themselves as Muslims aware of the story rolled their eyes at the streaming giant after Muعad posted s...
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A Dutch company that makes inflatable bathtubs with cupholders and headrests is shipping them to the US and Australia
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The Dutch startup Tubble makes inflatable bathtubs.
Founder Arnoud Kuipers has been working on the project for five years and is now shipping the tubs to the United States and Australia.
The Tubble comes with an inflatable headrest, an extra-thick bubbled bottom, and a cup holder.
Kuipers says some customers are using the baths as birthing pools. Others are filling them with ice to soothe sore muscles.
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The 25 wildest, most audacious outfits Nicki Minaj has ever worn
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Nicki Minaj has never been shy when it comes to flaunting her fashion choices.
The rapper, whose lyrics are often as controversial as her outfits, has raised eyebrows not only for her music video style, but also on the red carpet.
Minaj ensures her accessories are just as bold as her clothing, from crazy Marge Simpson-esque wigs to fried chicken bone necklaces.
To celebrate the singer's 37th birthday, Insider has rounded up 28 of the popstar'
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 Greek Stocks Are Rising from the Ashes
Ten years after Greece stared down a deep depression and an IMF default, the country's economy is coming back, and Greek stocks are rising from the ashes. Today, Wealth Daily contributor Samuel Taube looks at the nation's financial prospects.
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At least 34 are dead after a fire ripped through a building in a New Delhi market
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At least 34 people died on Sunday in a major fire in central New Delhi, India, a doctor in a government-run hospital said.
Fire Services chief Atul Garg said the blaze was put out by 25 fire trucks and the rescue operation completed. He said that 56 people had been moved out of the area.
Another 15 people were being treated for burns or smoke inhalation.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — At least 34 people died on Sunday in a major fire that
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The 2 US Navy sailors being hailed as heroes in the Pensacola shooting were fresh out of military training
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Two slain US service members who have been hailed for their perseverance during the mass shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida recently finished their introductory training in the Navy.
Family members of two of the reported victims, Joshua Watson and Mohammed Haitham, say they were notified that the men tried assisting authorities during the shooting.
Both service members had recently graduated from their respective introductory training stations.
A previous incident
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The Pensacola Navy base shooter reportedly used a loophole to buy his gun legally
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The Saudi national who fatally shot three people at a Florida Navy base on Friday bought his gun legally even though people designated as "nonimmigrant aliens" are not typically allowed to do so, NBC News reported.
But the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says there are exceptions for those with a valid hunting license or permit, and those from "a friendly foreign government entering the United States on official law enforcement business."
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Former Rep. Katie Hill says the wave of harassment she faced after alleged revenge porn leak left her contemplating suicide
Former Rep. Katie Hill wrote a piece in The New York Times about the fallout from her resignation from Congress.
In October, media outlets published leaked nude photos of Hill. She also admitted to having had a relationship with one of her campaign staffers, though she denied a separate allegation of having a relationship with her legislative director.
"In the days leading up to my resignation, my life was just like everyone's worst nightmare," Hill wrote.
Hill said she struggled with su
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How Nathan's Famous turned one hot dog stand on Coney Island into a household name
Nathan Handwerker opened Nathan's Famous hot-dog stand on Coney Island, New York, in 1916.
That same year, launched a hot-dog-eating contest to publicize his restaurant.
The contest started with only a dozen people, but has turned into an internationally recognized event watched by thousands of people around the world.
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- Jake Gabbard: Quick to make and easy on the wallet, hot dogs are a fast way to
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A New Testament-themed video game will put players in the shoes of Jesus Christ himself, and it just released a trailer
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There's a new video game coming soon on Steam that puts the player in the shoes (or sandals) of Jesus Christ himself.
"I Am Jesus Christ," as it is so aptly titled, is a forthcoming godly simulation set in the New Testament.
As shown in the game's trailer, players are given many of the same abilities bestowed upon Jesus in the Bible, including the ability to heal others, multiply fish, and calm stormy seas.
There's also a tantalizing peek at the level where Jesus is
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Over 500 law professors say Trump engaged in 'impeachable conduct' in his dealings with Ukraine
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Over 500 legal scholars signed an open letter stating President Donald Trump engaged in "impeachable conduct" in his dealings with Ukraine.
The letter said there's "overwhelming evidence that President Trump betrayed his oath of office by seeking to use presidential power to pressure a foreign government to help him distort an American election."
The scholars said both chambers of Congress "would be acting well within their constitutional powers" if they ultimately
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This non-surgical hair replacement uses real human hair
There is no surgery involved with these hair replacements.
Hairstylist Phil Ring applies replacements that are made out of real human hair.
Replacements applied with adhesive can last three to four weeks, while ones applied with tape last one week.
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See Also:These diamond rings move to reveal surprise designsA look inside Sephora's $45 Advent calendarComparing $3 vs. $23 glitter primer to see which is the best for your money
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Top US Marine says young troops should not be blamed for using TikTok, responsibility is with senior leaders
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Gen. David Berger, the US Marine Corps commandant, said concerns over a service members' use of Chinese-owned apps like TikTok should be directed against the military's leadership, rather than the individual troops.
Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California on Saturday morning, Berger said the younger generation of troops had a "clearer view" of the technology "than most people give them credit for."
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A man who left work 10 years ago says a single meeting with a financial planner made retirement 'so much better'
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Dennis Friedman retired 10 years ago, at age 58. Like many retirees, he found himself obsessing over his investment portfolio and spending habits, he wrote in an article published by Humble Dollar.
About a year ago, Friedman hired a financial planner to help with his drawdown strategy and he's never felt more confident about his money.
He advises other retirees to follow his lead. "With this new mindset, everything in life seems so much better," he wrote.
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Ask yourself these 2 questions to decide between a job that's more prestigious and a job that's more fulfilling
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It can be difficult to choose between two job offers, especially if one company has prestige and the other doesn't.
Prestige and a lucrative salary can become less appealing further into your career, but how you ultimately decide depends on your personal and professional goals.
The two questions to ask yourself are: "What's the trade-off in each opportunity?" and "Are you willing to take risks?"
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5 of the best and 5 of the worst Netflix original thrillers of the year
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Netflix released a number of original thrillers this year, but not all of them have been a hit with critics.
Critics enjoyed haunting flicks like "I Am Mother" and "The Perfection."
On the other hand, they widely panned thrillers like "Polar" and "The Red Sea Diving Resort."
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Netflix released a limited amount of original thrillers this year, and they've received mixed reviews across the board.
Here are some of the best and worst Netflix origina
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Suspect in deadly shooting at Florida naval base hosted a dinner party to watch mass shooting videos before the attack
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The suspect in the deadly shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida, a Saudi military service member in the US for training, held a dinner party before the attack to watch mass shooting videos, a US official told the Associated Press.
During the attack, another Saudi student, one of three who attended the party, reportedly filmed the shooting at the US naval base while two others watched from a car.
Ten Saudi students have reportedly been detained
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The LA Times joined the growing group of major papers calling for Trump's impeachment
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The Los Angeles Times editorial board on Saturday called for President Donald Trump's impeachment.
Less than a week after the impeachment inquiry transitioned into a new phase in the House Judiciary Committee, the Times' editorial board wrote: "We've seen enough. Trump should be impeached."
A growing list of major newspapers are publicly calling for Trump's impeachment, while criticizing his dealings with Ukraine and efforts to stonewall the impeachment inquiry.
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7 smart things to do now to make the holidays more affordable next year
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Let's face it: The holidays can be financially stressful.
But, there's lots you can do to recover and get ahead, from making your money earn more with a high-yield savings account to visiting a financial planner.
Setting up automatic transfers for saving, paying off debt, and meeting with a financial planner could all help make next year's holiday season less financially stressful.
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A small New York City shop is now serving Japanese-inspired egg salad and katsu sandwiches
Otaku Katsu serves Japanese-style comfort food.
The chef and owners are keeping the menu small to focus on quality classics they know and love.
Their best sellers are the traditional tamago katsu and the BEC Katsu, a twist on the classic.
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Herrine Ro: If you left me here, just alone, for five minutes, I would polish this off, easy.
Hi, guys. It's Herrine. So, today, we are in front of Otaku Katsu. It is a
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These diamond rings move to reveal surprise designs
Jewelry influencer Tracey Ellison of @thediamondsgirl travels the world looking for unique jewelry.
We put together five of the most fascinating rings from her travels.
Highlights include the Glenn Spiro signature Reveal Ring, which twists open to reveal gorgeous jewels, and a Van Cleef & Arpels ring that flips over to reveal an onyx underside.
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Pensacola shooting victim saved 'countless lives' during attack, brother says
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Four people, including the gunman, were killed in a shooting at a US naval base on Friday morning.
The shooting locked down Naval Air Station Pensacola before authorities announced the attack was over within approximately 50 minutes.
A 23-year-old US Naval Academy graduate was the first identified victim from the attack.
Joshua Kaleb Watson has been identified as one of the victims of a shooting at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, CBS News reported.
The 23-year-old
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The US is being run by a government that no longer represents the people
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Americans overwhelmingly support a number of policy proposals, such as background checks for all gun owners and paid maternity leave.
But those incredibly popular proposals are not being put into practice by our politicians.
That's because those in power — including the Senate, courts, and White House — represent a small minority of the country's population and are unduly influenced by special interests.
It is unsustainable.
Michael Gordon is a long
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There's a new 'OK, Boomer' beer on the market, just in time for the gift-giving season
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The meme "ok boomer" has taken on a life of its own, manifesting merchandise and even a book about the generational divide.
Now, there's an "OK, boomer" beer brew thanks to Dogfish Head Brewery, located in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
The brewpub exclusive is a 7% ABV "winter warmer beer concept" brewed with a spice blend that includes cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and star anise, along with house-toasted walnut flour and kil
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THEN AND NOW: What the world's greatest soccer stars looked like at the start of their careers
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Some of the world's biggest soccer stars are approaching the end of their careers.
Lionel Messi is 32, Cristiano Ronaldo 34, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic is 38.
As we enter the new decade, Business Insider has taken a look back at what some of the globe's most famous players looked like as youngsters.
Find out who has changed the most over time below.
Read more of our soccer coverage here.
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The biggest lottery winners and losers around the world in the last decade
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The last decade boasted some of the biggest lottery wins of all time.
In 2016, a whopping $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot was won in the US — the world's biggest ever jackpot.
Elsewhere in the world, the Spanish Christmas lottery holds the record for the biggest payout, offering total prize money of over 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion)
Unfortunately, there are also downsides to coming into large amounts of money so publicly, includ
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New advertisement for Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin trolls the widely-mocked Peloton holiday ad
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Actor Ryan Reynolds shared a cheeky advertisement for his gin label Aviation Gin, and one of the actresses may look familiar.
On Friday evening, Reynolds tweeted the ad with a simple caption: "Exercise bike not included."
The gin advertisement is the latest response to Peloton's much-derided holiday ad, which featured a husband giving his wife the $2,000 stationary bike for Christmas and follows her documenting her year-long transformation.
Watch the ad below.
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CLASS ACTION AGAINST JONES DAY?: Plaintiffs in gender discrimination want class st
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