 Thousands from migrant caravan are giving up on trying to enter the US after facing Trump's tough asylum policies
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Over 2,000 members of the migrant caravan that intended to seek asylum in the United States have either chosen to return home or remain in Mexico on work permits, The New York Times reports, citing data from the Mexican government.
Of the roughly 6,000 members of the caravan, over 1,000 have chosen to return home with assistance from the Mexican government, while 1,000 others will remain in Mexico on work permits, according to The Times.
Their decisions suggest
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A 48-year-old CEO set out to run 100 marathons in 100 days. Photos show her heart-wrenching journey around the world.
Mina Guli
Mina Guli is the 48-year-old CEO of Thirst, a non-profit initiative that encourages young people to use water more sustainably.
To raise awareness about the global water crisis, Guli embarked on a mission to run 100 marathons around the world in 100 days.
By day 62, Guli was saddled with a severe injury, but continued to press on with the campaign.
At age 48, Mina Guli embarked on a quest to run 100 marathons in 100 days.
As the CEO of Thirst, an international non-
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The top 7 shows on Netflix and other streaming services this week
Netflix
Every week, Parrot Analytics provides Business Insider the most in-demand original TV shows on streaming services.
This week sees the addition of Netflix's "One Day at a Time" to the list, and anticipation for Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" rises.
The third season of Netflix's "One Day at a Time" debuted February 8, and anticipation for the return of "The Handmaid's Tale" is growing as Hulu revealed this week that the third season will premiere on June 25.
Every week, Parrot Analyt
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A submarine arms race is heating up in the Indo-Pacific amid a 'great threat' from China
REUTERS/China Daily
The head of US Indo-Pacific Command warned about China's advancing submarine technology this week.
Adm. Phil Davidson told senators that the US need to strengthen its underwater capabilities.
Across the region, navies are working at add subs to keep an eye on China's increasingly active fleet.
The submarine arms race in the Indo-Pacific is heating up, military analysts said after the US Indo-Pacific commander told a Senate panel that America needed to strengthen its u
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 Why It's Time to Invest in Fuel Cell Technology
Either we're at the cusp of another fuel cell craze or this technology is really here to stay this time. Wealth Daily editor Samuel Taube discusses fuel cell technology and how it's progressed over the years...
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On 'SNL,' 'Chuck Schumer' and 'Nancy Pelosi' tried not to gloat about shutdown victory over Trump
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"Saturday Night Live" featured actors playing top Democrats that were gleeful about the Congressional spending bill passed two days earlier that allocated only a fraction of the funds desired by President Donald Trump for a barrier along the southern border.
Cast members Alex Moffatt and Kate McKinnon appeared as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who could barely resist gloating over funding negotiations.
The sketch came one day after
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 Non Sequiturs: 02.17.19
* I share Allahpundit's take on the retirement buzz around Justice Clarence Thomas (recently discussed by Jeffrey Toobin, but also in the air at last November's Federalist Society conference): it's certainly possible, and if it happens, Judge Amy Coney Barrett and Judge Amul Thapar are the two top picks. [Hot Air]
* And Judge Barrett is protecting her prospects for Supreme Court confirmation: she just joined the opinion of a fellow shortlister, Judge Diane Sykes, that dutifully applies Hill ...
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R. Kelly facing potential criminal charges over sex tape after a secret grand jury convened in Chicago
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A grand jury has convened in Chicago to evaluate potential criminal charges that could be brought against R. Kelly for sexual misconduct, according to a source close to the matter.
The jury was reportedly convened after celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti surfaced and presented a tape to state attorneys that allegedly shows Kelly engaging in sex acts with a girl who says she is 14 years old.
The developments come amid renewed interest in the longtime allegations ag
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'Alita: Battle Angel' wins the Presidents' Day weekend box office, but it's is a long way from profitability
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Fox's "Alita: Battle Angel" earned $27 million over the weekend and over $41 million by Presidents' Day.
That's enough to come out on top of the holiday weekend.
But it's going to be an uphill climb for this $170 million-budgeted movie to make a profit.
Fox's big-budget "Alita: Battle Angel" had no trouble topping the domestic box office over Presidents' Day weekend, with the movie taking in an estimated $27 million from Friday to Sunday and over $41 million from its opening
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Four people died in a 12-hour hostage standoff in Mississippi
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Four people died during a 12-hour hostage standoff in Clinton, Mississippi, on Saturday.
Cops were initially called to the scene at 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning following reports of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Foxhill Drive.
Two young children were released from the home at 11 a.m.
The suspect was apprehended at 2 p.m.
Law enforcement officials confirmed four people died after a domestic dispute led to a hostage standoff in Clinton, Mississippi, on Saturday
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio slammed Amazon for canceling its HQ2 project, calling it 'an abuse of corporate power'
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Sunday's "Meet the Press" stoked sharp condemnation from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Amazon's decision to cancel its deal to build HQ2 in the city.
De Blasio said Amazon had let down working people when the tech giant "took their ball and went home."
In a later appearance on the show, Democratic National Committee head Tom Perez said open opposition from top Democrats didn't mean the party was anti-business, just that it was seeking "moral capitalism."
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LeBron James had a great answer for why he doesn't talk about his NBA career with his kids
Jason Miller/Getty
LeBron James said he doesn't discuss his NBA career with his kids.
James explained that while he and his wife and family can give their kids "the blueprint" to being successful, his kids ultimately will have to make their own decisions.
James also said he believes talking about his career is secondary to being a father.
Follow all of Business Insider's NBA All-Star Weekend coverage here >
LeBron James is one of the best basketball players in history, b
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Mike Pence tried to 'bring greetings' from Trump to an audience of world leaders. The silence was deafening.
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Vice President Mike Pence brought greeting from President Donald Trump to the Munich Security Conference on Friday — and was met with several seconds of silence.
The Munich Security Conference is an annual meeting that has taken place since the Cold War, in which leaders address major foreign policy challenges.
But the conference attendees openly criticized Trump, noting in the conference report that Trump has an "irritating enthusiasm for strongmen
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Trump reposts video from winner of Infowars meme contest after first version removed for copyright violation
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Donald Trump took to Twitter on Saturday to share a video meme created by an Infowars-contest winner.
The video, which was created by Twitter user @CarpeDonktum, essentially mocks the reactions of Democrats who attended the 2019 State of the Union Address while "Proud to Be an American" plays in the background.
The clip originally featured an REM song called "Everybody Hurts," and was shared by the President on Friday, February 15.
According to CNBC, the
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A GoFundMe is seeking $50,000 for victims and families after a deadly shooting in Aurora, Illinois
Matt Marton/AP
Five people were killed and several injured in a shooting Friday in Aurora, Illinois.
Authorities said the gunman opened fire on his colleagues during a meeting in which he was fired.
Local organizations have planned multiple vigils, and a GoFundMe for victims' families had made around $10,000 in five hours.
A GoFundMe campaign has been created to aid victims and their families in the wake of a shooting that killed five people on Friday in Aurora, Illinois.
The #Au
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Charles Barkley told a fantastic story about the first time he met an 18-year-old Dirk Nowitzki
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Charles Barkley first met Dirk Nowitzki at an exhibition game in 1997, and the then-18-year-old German big man scored 52 points against a team of NBA All-Stars.
According to Barkley, he introduced himself to Nowitzki and tried to convince Nowitzki to play for his alma mater, Auburn University.
Barkley said Nowitzki baffled him by saying he had to join the army.
Nowitzki later said he didn't go to an American college because he didn't want a coach to change his
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Stephen Curry and Seth Curry have an epic bet on the line when they go head-to-head in the NBA's 3-point shooting contest
Jeff Chiu/AP
Stephen Curry and Seth Curry are wagering future family tickets to their games in the NBA three-point contest at the All-Star Weekend.
Depending on where Seth plays after this season, that could mean buying multiple family members tickets as many as four times per year.
Stephen said his family is rooting for Seth.
Follow all of Business Insider's 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend coverage here >
Stephen Curry and his brother, Seth, have some serious money on the line in their th
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The Anthony Davis trade saga that rocked the NBA world is still hanging over the league on its biggest weekend
Tyler Kaufman/AP
Anthony Davis did not get traded before the trade deadline, but his trade request has remained a major storyline in the NBA.
At the All-Star Weekend, several players, including Davis himself in a candid media session, have been asked about the trade request and the resulting fallout.
The situation has been ugly for the Pelicans, as they have been playing Davis, perhaps against their wishes, and fired their GM on Friday in a move that was reportedly aimed to take back contro
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The 3 things new pro football leagues get wrong and how the AAF hopes to avoid them
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The Alliance of American Football presents the most viable secondary football league that America has seen in years.
The Alliance has differentiated itself from leagues that came before it in several ways, most notably in its relationship with the NFL.
Alliance co-founder Charlie Ebersol spoke with INSIDER about the mistakes other pro football leagues made, and how his plans to avoid them and turn into a sustainable business.
The Alliance of American Fo
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Roger Stone communicated with WikiLeaks about hacked Democratic emails, says Mueller investigation
Hollis Johnson
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team found communications about hacked Democratic Party emails between Trump advisor Roger Stone and WikiLeaks, according to Friday court filings.
The evidence was gathered during a separate probe of Russian intelligence officers, who were charged with hacking this summer.
In a statement to Reuters, Stone said the evidence was “innocuous Twitter direct messages” that were previously disclosed to the House Intelligence C
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Here's what we know about Gary Martin, suspected of killing 5 civilians and injuring 5 police officers in Aurora
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The suspected gunman from the shooting at an manufacturing plant in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday afternoon has been identified as Gary Martin, a 45-year-old former employee.
Five employees were killed and five police officers were injured in the shooting. Martin was killed during the incident.
Here's what we know about Gary Martin.
The suspected gunman from the shooting at an manufacturing plant in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday afternoon has been identified as Gary Mart
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The gunman at the centre of a mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, was about to lose his job before he opened fire
AP
Gary Martin, the gunman involved in a mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, was about to lose his job before he opened fire on colleagues.
Five people were killed and five police officers were injured in the incident on Friday at the Henry Pratt Company industrial warehouse.
Aurora police chief Kristen Ziman suggested it had the hallmarks of a "classic workplace shooting."
The gunman at the centre of a mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, was about to lose his job before he opened fire on
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Uber's business slowed dramatically in the fourth quarter as it gears up for an IPO
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Uber's loss dropped to $370 million last year from $4.5 billion in 2017, the company reported Friday.
But its bottom line was boosted by the sale of two of businesses.
And its growth rate slowed dramatically in the fourth quarter; sales grew just 2% from the third quarter and only 25% from the holiday period of 2017.
Uber dramatically narrowed it loss last year, thanks to the sale of its businesses in Russia and Southeast Asia, the company reported Friday.
But its business slowed
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Chicago police release the 2 men questioned in the Jussie Smollett case
Gary Gershoff/WireImage via Getty Images
Chicago police late Friday released without charges two Nigerian brothers arrested on suspicion of assaulting "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett and said they have new evidence to investigate as a result of questioning them.
"The individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete," Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a brief statement.
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Here's why Conservative MPs now believe Theresa May's Brexit deal will pass
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Growing numbers of Tory MPs think May's deal will be passed in something similar to its current form.
They calculate that no-deal will be taken off the table before March, leaving MPs with a choice between backing the prime minister's deal and extending Article 50.
The backlash from constituents against any attempts to delay Brexit would be significant.
One MP told Business Insider: "We are very close to a situation where Brexit could collapse."
LONDON — When Theresa May's B
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Heather Nauert withdraws from consideration as UN ambassador, saying the last 2 months have been 'grueling' for her family
Associated Press/Alex Brandon
Heather Nauert, the spokeswoman for the State Department and President Donald Trump's pick as US Ambassador to the United Nations, announced Saturday she was withdrawing from consideration.
She said the last two months had been "grueling" for her family.
State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert announced Saturday she was withdrawing from consideration as US ambassador to the United Nations, saying the last two months have been "grueling" for her family.
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After backlash the academy changes course. All awards will be aired live.
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Following an outcry from many of the movie industry's most prominent figures, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reversed its decision to present four awards during the commercial breaks.
The film academy on Friday said all 24 categories will be shown live, after all, at the 91st Academy Awards on February 24.
The academy has not addressed whether the change meant extending the show's length, which organizers have said would be reduced
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A short trip to India showed me just how badly Apple is screwing up in the world's biggest democracy
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Apple has failed to crack the Indian smartphone market, languishing behind Chinese brands with less than a 2% share of the market.
During a family visit to India, I noticed Apple doesn't have much retail or advertising presence and that it mostly advertises the "cheaper" iPhone XR.
The iPhone XR is still too expensive for most Indians, and iPhones overall cost more to buy in India than in other countries.
CEO Tim Cook seems to be trying to replicate Apple's Chinese strategy in Indi
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Let's be honest, that Colorado jogger may have killed a starving, baby mountain lion separated from its mom
AP Photo/David Zalubowski
On February 4, Travis Kauffman was jogging in Horsetooth Mountain Park in Colorado when he was attacked by a mountain lion.
Kauffman managed to kill the animal by jamming his foot into the lion's neck, suffocating it, then hiked out to a nearby hospital.
The mountain lion Kauffman encountered appears to have been just a year old, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and weighed 35-40 pounds.
Human-mountain lion interactions are rare, but tend to occur when a
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You can get paid to be a beauty influencer for Sephora and you don't even need a ton of followers
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Sephora is looking for a diverse range of beauty influencers to join it's #SephoraSquad.
Beauty influencers will help promote new products, events, and limited-edition campaigns.
Interested candidates should supply a link to their Instagram account and fill out the application questions. You'll also be required to collect testimonials about your beauty knowledge from your social media followers.
The application for the program is open until Marc
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I'm a 25-year-old newlywed and share my bank account with my husband — here's why
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A shared bank account can be the right choice for many married couples.
68% of Americans feel awkward talking about money, but being open about money can be beneficial in a relationship.
Financial transparency may help avoid future conflicts about debt and savings with your spouse.
Combining finances helps some couples establish more trust in a relationship.
I hate talking about money.
I cringe when my colleagues bring up student debt or what they pay in rent, but the one p
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The smartphone camera could become the new way consumers find products online
BI IntelligenceThis is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here.
The smartphone is getting smarter as tech and internet companies inject increasingly sophisticated computer vision and object recognition functions into their hardware and software. The ability to “understand” what the user is pointing their mobile camera at and “read” the image has opened the
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The best baby-safe laundry detergent you can buy
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
When a new baby arrives it changes everything, even laundry. What detergent should you be using to protect your precious new arrival?
Of all the detergents out there, none is better for babies than All's free clear liquid detergent.
It protects your baby's sensitive skin and delivers the cleaning power needed for the wh
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Dining Room Depositions Are The Worst — See Also
The Hits Just Keep On Coming For MoFo: Now they're facing a lawsuit over alleged overbilling.
How Many Times Has Your Mother Told You -- No Depos In The Dining Room! Especially when your family can't keep quiet.
MOAR Law School Memes: For your reading enjoyment.
When Law School Acceptances Turn To Rejections: One Dreamer's story.
Rest In Peace, Cameron Schladenhauffen: A young Dechert associate dies by suicide.
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Trump's national emergency declaration is a 'slap in the face to military families'
Carlos Barria/Reuters
President Donald Trump's national-emergency declaration will allow him to tap military construction funds to pay for a border wall.
Lawmakers have pledged to fight Trump's declaration in court.
But Trump's move to siphon money away from projects that could support US troops has been called an insult to military families.
President Donald Trump’s plan to declare a national emergency will divert $3.6 billion earmarked for US military construction projects—
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Lady Gaga's new musical note tattoo had a major error after 'too many tequilas' but she already fixed the mistake
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Images
Lady Gaga's latest musical note tattoo had a mistake and the singer says tequila is to blame.
The "A Star Is Born" actress recently debuted two new tattoos, one of which spells out "Gaga" in musical notes.
In Gaga's original Instagram post, the musical staff only had four horizontal lines but the singer quickly noticed her mistake and added an additional line.
"Too many tequilas forgot the fifth staff line poor thing. Here's the real deal
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'Glee' star Lea Michele reveals the sweet story behind how she met fiancé Zandy Reich
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Lea Michele opened up about her upcoming wedding to Zandy Reich during a discussion with Jennifer Spector, Zola's Director of Brand, at an event that INSIDER attended at the online wedding planning service's New York City pop-up store on Wednesday.
The "Glee" star, who partnered with Zola, also revealed that she met Reich at her best friend's wedding.
Michele and Reich, who's the president of the clothing brand AYR, were seated next to each other at the
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These are the most popular items being marketed by some of Amazon's top-selling influencers (AMZN)
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Amazon has a program that allows social media influencers to earn cash by promoting Amazon products on their social media channels or via their own "storefronts" on Amazon's main site.
The program gained media attention recently after numerous "micro-influencers" with anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand followers were accepted into the program.
We asked some of Amazon's top performing influencers what their most-purchased items have been in the past two months.
Two years
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Virginia is now the sole winner of Amazon's HQ2. Here's what its planned neighborhood looks like right now.
Google Maps
Amazon has announced that Northern Virginia will be the sole site for its second headquarters.
Amazon had originally announced that its second headquarters, HQ2, would be split between Queens, New York, and Arlington, Virginia.
It canceled its plans to build part of HQ2 in Long Island City, Queens, and the company said it will not seek a replacement location for the Long Island City headquarters.
As part of Amazon's new headquarters, Virginia and Arlington will benef
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Morning Docket: 02.15.19
* Today begins the national emergency of "not enough constitutional law scholars to fill every cable news interview slot." [NY Times]
* Great when the new AG starts off his tenure with some light corruption. [Vanity Fair]
* The Supreme Court's assault on the bar is unsurprisingly spreading. [National Law Journal]
* The demands of in-house hiring folks can make them their own worst enemy. [Corporate Counsel]
* Amazon has bailed on its NYC headquarters putting an end to one of the most
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NBA All-Star Weekend starts tonight — here's all the gear that released from Nike, Under Armour, and more
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
2019 NBA All-Star Weekend is happening in Charlotte, North Carolina from February 15-17.
There's plenty of excitement around the sports events and games, but the clothing and shoe releases are also a huge part of the weekend.
Brands like Nike, Timberland, Under Armour, and New Era are taking the opportunity to release g
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An asteroid will block the brightest star in the night sky on Monday, and astronomers need your help seeing it
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Sirius, a system of two stars — Sirius A and Sirius B — is the brightest object we can see from Earth.
However, an asteroid called (4388) Jürgenstock will briefly pass in front of Sirius on Monday night.
Sirius will almost entirely fade for a few tenths of a second as the 3.1-mile-wide asteroid flies by.
The occultation, as it's called, should be visible in parts of Mexico, six US states, and Canada.
Sirius, a double-star system and the brightest
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Trump praises several conservative media pundits during emergency declaration speech in Rose Garden
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
Trump praised several conservative media pundits during his announcement to declare a national emergency and build additional physical barriers along the US-Mexico border.
Trump dismissed the notion that they shape policy, including Fox News host Sean Hannity, who has often informally advised him.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: ROGER STONE: Trump is 'never going to change'See Also:Republicans are hammering Beto O'Rourke for saying he would
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Shaquille O'Neal explained why his father's advice about staying 'broke' changed his life
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Shaquille O'Neal said his father's advice to make him stay in college helped change his career.
O'Neal said he wanted to leave LSU after one year, but his father told him, "You been broke for 18 years, you can be broke for 19 years."
O'Neal said he was not ready to make a lot of money, so he stayed in school.
O'Neal said he still hit stumbling blocks with his money, but that he was better off for staying in school.
Follow all of Business Insider's 2019 NBA All-Sta
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7 great movies you should watch on Netflix this weekend
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Each week, INSIDER rounds up a list of seven great movies to watch on Netflix over the weekend.
This week, we're taking a look at rom-coms in honor of Valentine's Day. From Netflix originals "The Breaker Upperers" to "Set It Up," here's what you may want to watch this weekend.
There's so much content coming and going from Netflix that it can become difficult to find a movie to watch.
Each week, INSIDER selects new and old flicks you may not have realized are on th
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Watch makeup artist Jeffree Star try the new Kit Kat-inspired eye-shadow palette that comes with an actual chocolate bar
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On his YouTube channel, beauty mogul Jeffree Star reviewed two Kit Kat-inspired eye-shadow palettes, which were created by South Korean brand Etude House.
The red version of the palette is called "Original," and the pink one is called "Strawberry Tiramisu." Both versions are said to smell like chocolate.
Star loved the packaging of the products, as well as the Kit Kat-themed makeup bag and actual candy that came with each palette.
While he said the various brown s
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Working From Home
With technology as it is, we are no longer tied to our desks. Here are some tips and tricks for the logistics of working from home.
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Apple's AV test run suggests it should shutter its self-driving efforts (AAPL, GOOG, GOOGL)
This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence Transportation & Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here.
Earlier this week the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released its annual report on autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in the state.
Business Insider Intelligence See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:DoorDash is close to finalizing a $500 million venture
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 How to Create a Press Kit
How do you put together a press kit? What should go in your press kit? These are the basic elements that should be included.
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Common Pricing Strategies and Why They Fail
Businesses set their prices based on a variety of criteria, but even the most carefully thought out pricing strategy may still leave money on the table. Here are four common pricing strategies and the reasons why they don't work.
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Trade Show Dos and Don'ts
Exhibiting at trade shows is a great way to attract new business, but it's not cheap. These 15 tips will help your trade show participation be more successful.
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Bezos's Bad Year Is About to Get Worse
To say Jeff Bezos had a rough start to 2019 would be an understatement, and it's about to get worse. Wealth Daily editor Jason Williams lets you in on an opportunity to turn Jeff Bezos's loss into your gain...
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How to Keep Tabs on Your Competitors
Want to keep tabs on your competitors? Wish you could spy on them legally to find out what they're planning? You can. Learn what your competition is up to with these tips.
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A Look At What Judges Really Think — See Also
Well, This Wasn't Supposed To Make It Into The Final Draft: There's a big whoopsie in this opinion.
Is This Judge Actually Retaliating Against A Lawyer: Yeah, F this guy.
Just Because It Is Valentine's Day Doesn't Mean The Billable Hours Stop: But how much should you bill for the holiday?
When Partners Are The Worst Part Of Your Job: Sometimes it's just not worth it.
Bill Barr Benefits From Lowered Expectations: Welcome your new Attorney General.
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Dash cam video shows a bumpy police chase through a golf course in Florida
WESH 2
A man led police on a chase through a Florida golf course on Sunday, dash cam footage shows.
Eventually, suspect Jesse Charles Webb, 29, crashed the car and tried to flee on foot, according to an incident report WESH obtained.
The Georgia resident, who had warrants out for his arrest, was charged with fleeing and eluding police, motor vehicle theft, and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
Dash cam footage WESH 2 obtained shows a man leading cops on a bumpy chase on onto
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31 clever home and kitchen organization tools that don't look like they belong in a dorm room
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
In theory, organizational tools should make your home more comfortable and your life more efficient.
When those tools are plastic bins typically found in dorms and container stores, they can pit functionality against style and create contradictory stress.
Below are 31 ways to organize your home effectively without compr
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Marc Benioff says Salesforce won't buy a company unless it pays women fairly and employees like working there (CRM)
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At the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference on Thursday, Salesforce co-CEO Marc Benioff addressed sexual harassment and the wage gap in Silicon Valley.
Benioff said he now looks at a company's culture and how it pays employees when he's considering an acquisition for Salesforce.
Benioff spoke about the infamous Google Walkout, and called it an "eye-opening" example of the importance of corporate culture.
"We have CEOs who are not paying attention t
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Nearly half of Americans support Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 70% marginal tax on the super-rich, according a new poll
Associated Press
Almost half of Americans support Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's proposal to impose a 70% marginal tax rate on those who make over $10 million, according to a new poll conducted by Navigator Research.
39% of Republicans, 47% of independents, and 73% of Democrats supported the proposal.
This squares with other recent polling. A January INSIDER poll found that 38% of Americans support Ocasio-Cortez's marginal tax rate hike.
Close to half of American
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Israel's Netanyahu appeared to admit his country was trying to advance a 'war with Iran'
REUTERS/ Amir Cohen
A translation of a video message by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to show him saying Israel was trying to "advance the common interest of war with Iran."
Netanyahu's official Twitter account quickly translated and tweeted his statement, but it was taken down just as fast.
Netanyahu, as well as Gulf Arab states, are involved in conflicts with Iran.
An initial translation of a video message by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday
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