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 Elon Musk's sister, Tosca Musk, runs a Netflix-like streaming service for romance novels turned into movies
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Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has two entrepreneurial siblings named Kimbal and Tosca who have also founded their own companies.
Tosca Musk is the cofounder and CEO of a streaming service called Passionflix that hosts and produces movies that have been adapted from romance novels.
Passionflix has been around since 2016, and has raised $4.75 million from investors including Musk's brother, Kimbal.
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Neither the first-born nor the favorite: The life of middle child Eric Trump
Brian Snyder / Reuters
Eric Trump, President Donald Trump's middle child, may not be as glamorous as his sister Ivanka, nor as outspoken as his brother Don Jr., but he is an integral part of the Trump family.
The 35-year-old is an executive vice president of the Trump Organization, focusing on its golf properties and vineyard.
At 23, he founded a charity for children's cancer research. He's a family man, and one of his father's fiercest defenders.
He's not immune to controversy, though. He
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The best competing Prime Day sales from major retailers like Walmart, Nordstrom, and eBay that are still going on this week
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider
The pressure of four years of Prime Day has created what is essentially a new Black Friday in July, with major retailers racing to announce their own competing sales.
Below, you'll find the top competing Amazon Prime Day sales — both those still available, and those now over.
Retailers hosting competing sales include Walmart, Target, Macy's, eBay, Everlane, and Dell.
Read more: The 30 most popular deals from this year's Amazon Prime Day among our reader
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A city in Florida is blasting 'Baby Shark' overnight to keep homeless people from sleeping in parks
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West Palm Beach, Florida, is playing children's songs, including "Baby Shark" and "Raining Tacos," at Waterfront Lake Pavilion overnight to keep homeless people from sleeping outside of it.
City spokeswoman Kathleen Walter told CNN that the music is used to discourage "congregating at the building" and "encourage people to seek safer, more appropriate shelter."
This isn't the first time West Palm Beach has used music as a policing tactic — in 2001, police blasted cl
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 Why You Forget People's Names and How to Remember Them
Do you have a hard time remembering people's names? Does it embarrass you and make you avoid people? It's a common problem, but also costly if it prevents you from approaching a business contact. Here are tips to help you remember people's names.
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Sources of Small Business Financing
Looking for funding for your business? There are a wide variety of sources available, depending on your needs. Here's an overview of the most common types of business financing.
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The North Face is currently running a big sale with up to 40% off last-season items and warm-weather styles
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Summer might be in full swing, but now is the perfect time to stock up on fall wardrobe essentials.
Right now, The North Face is featuring some of its most popular past-season and warm-weather styles for up to 40% off during its massive summer sale – including apparel and shoes for the entire family.
Take advantage of warm-weather clothes along with fall essentials before some of the heftiest discounts sell out.
The first day of summer is nearly a month b
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How to Survive “No, Thanks” in Business
Sometimes people just aren't interested in your product or service, no matter how much time or money you've spent trying to convince them otherwise. Here are 10 tips to minimize the impact that 'no thanks' has on you and your business.
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 RIP, Justice Stevens — See Also
WHAT DO YOU THINK JOHN PAUL STEVENS MOST MEMORABLE CASE WILL BE? Even despite Neil Gorsuch's best efforts, we'll still be talking about Chevron deference in 50 years I think.
JUSTICE STEVENS WILL BE REMEMBERED AS KIND: Here's a nice quote from a law dean about the late justice.
STEVENS COULD NOT BE NOMINATED TODAY: His non-ideological legacy no longer has a place on the Supreme Court.
YOU KNOW WHO'S DOING WELL THIS PRIMARY SEASON? Biglaw. Biglaw always wins.
IN OTHER NEWS, THIS GUY:
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7 shows nominated for Emmys this year that critics don't actually like
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The 2019 Emmy nominations were announced earlier this week and not everyone is pleased with them.
Shows like "Who Is America?" are nominated for Emmys even though they received many negative reviews from critics.
"Game of Thrones" may have received a record-breaking number of nominations, but most critics hated its final season.
Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories.
The 2019 Emmy-Award nominations were announced earlier this week and a handful of programs that have
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10 Business Startup Myths
Starting a new business? Don't believe everything you hear! Watch out for these 10 business start-up myths.
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How to wire money to send or receive cash immediately
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You can wire money through a bank or a wire service.
A wire transfers money instantly, meaning you won't be able to cancel and likely won't be able to get your money back. For that reason, you want to be completely sure of the recipient.
You'll also want to make sure you're clear on any fees before you initiate your wire transfer.
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For quick money in a pinch, using a wire service can be a good solution. T
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KFC in Hong Kong is selling a spicy chicken-flavored mooncake that comes in a bucket that doubles as a lantern
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A KFC has opened in Hong Kong and is debuting a few new dishes, including a spicy chicken and nuts mooncake, just in time for Mid-Autumn Festival.
The mooncake is a mixture of chicken, crushed almonds, walnuts, and sunflower seeds.
The mooncake comes in a 'Moonlight Bucket' which is a bucket featuring Colonel Sanders as an astronaut with an LED light that doubles as a lantern.
For Mid-Autumn Festival, KFC is releasing a Moonlight Bucket along with two unexpected&nbs
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Here's exactly what it takes to have an excellent credit score
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An excellent credit score is anything above 800, according Fair Isaac Corp.'s FICO model.
According to a LendingTree analysis of people with credit scores of at least 801, those with excellent credit have an average of nine open accounts.
These borrowers also have a credit limit around $71,000, a credit utilization rate under 6%, and no record of late or missed payments in the past four years.
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Business Partnership Pros and Cons
Starting a business with a partner offers many benefits, but it can also cause problems. Consider these pros and cons to be sure your partnership lasts.
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If you are flying from the US to Paris with Air France, you can now enjoy meals cooked by a Michelin-starred chef
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Air France has asked Daniel Rose, a Michelin-starred chef, to create special dishes for their business class passengers who fly between the US and Paris.
The partnership is a part of Air France's decade-long program that features Michelin-starred chefs who the airline views as ambassadors of French cuisine.
Rose's dishes will debut in September and be served through next August.
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America currently has an
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Morning Docket: 07.17.19
* A divided House of Representatives voted to "strongly condemn[] President Donald Trump's racist comments" that were recently lodged against four Democratic congresswomen of color "that have legitimized and increased fear and hatred of new Americans and people of color." [NBC News]
* Plaintiffs in the census citizenship case are seeking sanctions against the Department of Justice for committing "fraud on the court" after allegedly hiding the truth about the case's origins durin...
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Networking Ethnic Style
To grow a successful career or business, you need a good network. These tips can help minorities build that network
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The best Prime Day deals under $50 still up for grabs tonight — from Philips Hue lights to the Instant Pot
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider
Amazon Prime Day is filled with hundreds of thousands of great deals — which means it's an opportune time to stock up on home essentials, birthday gifts, and finally pick up those expensive tech gadgets you've been waiting for.
If you're not really sure what you're shopping for, but want to get in on the savings action, we've got you covered. Below you'll find the best deals under $50 — from Amazon devices to a rapid egg cooker loved by Amazon
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 Beyond Meat, Warrior Ticks, and Nihilism
Beyond Meat is a pioneer in the field of fake beef. But it doesn't usually end well for pioneers, so if you missed Beyond Meat, never fear. Briton Ryle discusses the opportunities to come from this and more...
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Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has died at age 99
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Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has died at 99 years old.
He retired in June 2010 at age 90.
On the Supreme Court, he became known as an independent thinker and a voice for ordinary people against powerful interests.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — John Paul Stevens, the bow-tied, independent-thinking, Republican-nominated justice who unexpectedly emerged as the Supreme Court's leading liberal, died Tuesday
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Turns out Rose's life raft wasn't a door in 'Titanic'— and sorry, but Jack would've drowned anyway
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The most famous complete piece of debris from the real Titanic is an intricately carved piece of wood door frame from above the first-class lounge, on display at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Nova Scotia.
It bears a striking resemblance to the piece of debris Rose used as a life raft in the movie "Titanic" and, according to the museum, influenced its design.
Even though it wasn't a door, physics — plus the estimated weight of Jack and Rose — indicates t
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Bitcoin takes a tumble as US lawmakers grill Facebook on plans to introduce its own Libra cryptocurrency
Reuters
The cryptocurrency market took a beating on Tuesday with bitcoin losing over 10% in value.
The devaluation comes after US lawmakers grilled Facebook on its plans to introduce its own cryptocurrency Libra in 2020.
David Marcus, the company's top executive overseeing the planned Libra project, answered questions from the Senate Banking Committee.
During the hearing, a US senator said Facebook was "delusional" to believe people will trust it with their money.
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Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland are engaged. Here's everything you need to know about their love story.
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Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams' flirting started on Twitter.
The "Modern Family" star and the former "Bachelorette" contestant made their relationship Instagram official in 2017.
They've since moved in together.
They announced their engagement in July 2019.
Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories.
Former "Bachelorette" contestant Wells Adams and star of ABC's "Modern Family" Sarah Hyland are one of Hollywood's most unlikely couples.
The two went public with their rela
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Joe Biden may be making the same mistake with his healthcare plan that Obama did during the push to pass Obamacare
Reuters/Jonathan Ernst
Former Vice President Joe Biden repeated nearly verbatim a promise that President Barack Obama made a decade ago when marshaling public support to pass the Affordable Care Act.
That promise proved impossible to keep.
Those with dropped coverage represented less than 2% of the insured population at the time, which stood at 262 million people.
Obama's oft-repeated promise became PolitiFact's 2013 Lie of the Year.
At an AARP forum in Iowa on Monday, Biden said th
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We're launching Cultivated, a new cannabis newsletter
REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Legal cannabis is one of the world's newest and most dynamic industries.
Since Colorado legalized the drug in 2014, the previously illegal plant has birthed multibillion-dollar public companies, minted billionaires, and brewed significant social change.
That's why we're launching Cultivated, a new cannabis newsletter. Sign up here to start receiving it.
Cannabis has gone from a criminalized drug to a global gold rush in just a short time. In only the last few yea
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Uber just launched an Amazon-like feature that could help it cash in on millennials' mobile-shopping addiction (UBER)
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Uber has announced a new partnership with Cargo for an in-car shopping experience.
By downloading the app and scanning a QR code during your ride, you'll unlock deals on everything from AirPods to luxury suitcases and more.
It could help Uber latch on to millennials' deep love for online shopping, and keep people choosing Uber over competitors.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
Uber on Wednesday announced a new fea
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How to Haggle with Customers
Customers trying to haggle with you? Use these tips to negotiate the best bargain so both you and your customer come away from the deal happy.
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The best bread machines you can buy
Making bread isn't just for master bakers when you have a bread machine.
The Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Breadmaker is the best bread machine you can buy to make delicious bread at home.
It has 13 pre-programmed settings, handles gluten-free recipes, and features a heated lid to help with even baking.
As a work-from-home dad, I try not to buy items from the store that I can make at home. And, since the overpriced bread at the supermarket is packed full of ingredients nobody can
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Jeff Bezos closes out Prime Day by standing on top of Amazon's massive glass spheres wearing climbing ropes and a hard hat
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos climbed Amazon's spheres, a group of three cylindrical glass-enclosed structures at the company's headquarters in Seattle.
The billionaire founder of Amazon posted a photo of himself to Instagram standing at the top of one of the spheres while wearing climbing gear and an Amazon-branded hard hat.
"Huge thank you to Prime members everywhere and to the incredible Amazonians who made Prime Day work," he wrote in a caption accompanying the photo.
Visit th
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CNN faces backlash after interviewing white nationalist Richard Spencer about Trump's racist tweets
David J. Phillip/AP
CNN sparked heavy criticism on social media on Tuesday after interviewing a prominent white nationalist, Richard Spencer, about Trump's racist tweets from the weekend.
Spencer said the tweets didn't go far enough, suggesting Trump needs to do more to impress white supremacists like him.
"He gives us nothing outside of racist tweets," Spencer said of Trump.
Meanwhile, reporters who cover the far-right took to Twitter and slammed CNN for hosting Spencer.
Spen
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Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams are engaged after almost 2 years of dating
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Wells Adam and Sarah Hyland announced their engagement Tuesday.
The couple met on social media and began dating nearly two years ago in October 2017.
After nearly a year of dating, the couple moved in together in August 2018.
Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories.
Actress Sarah Hyland and reality star Wells Adams announced their engagement with a series of sweet photos on Instagram Tuesday night.
Hyland posted photos of the pair on the beach with th
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R. Kelly held in jail without bond, after prosecutor argues he poses 'danger' to young girls if set free
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A federal judge ordered R. Kelly to be held in jail without bond on Tuesday after warnings that the singer would pose an extreme danger to young girls if set free.
US District Judge Harry Leinenweber said under federal law Kelly would have to prove that he was not a danger to the public and Kelly's attorney, Steve Greenberg, had failed to do so.
Kelly faces charges of racketeering, kidnapping, forced labor and the sexual exploitation of a child.
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The U.S. Is Going Through Some Major Changes
More than half of the U.S. has legalized marijuana at the state level. However, in the eyes of the federal government, it's still illegal... but all that could be changing. Congress met last week to discuss and assess ways to loosen federal laws and to consider legalizing marijuana.
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How to Haggle with Customers
Customers trying to haggle with you? Use these tips to negotiate the best bargain so both you and your customer come away from the deal happy.
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How to Survive “No, Thanks” in Business
Sometimes people just aren't interested in your product or service, no matter how much time or money you've spent trying to convince them otherwise. Here are 10 tips to minimize the impact that 'no thanks' has on you and your business.
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Networking Ethnic Style
To grow a successful career or business, you need a good network. These tips can help minorities build that network
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Sources of Small Business Financing
Looking for funding for your business? There are a wide variety of sources available, depending on your needs. Here's an overview of the most common types of business financing.
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Patent Pariah Or Patent Power?
Working to change public perception of the company while positioning it as a responsible innovator seems like a good investment of resources for Huawei.
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Morning Docket: 07.16.19
* A breakdown of the Republican efforts to take over the courts by Elie Mystal. We'll have more on this later. [The Nation]
* Cardi B is not taking any guff from attorneys. [Cardi B]
* Conservative group "Checks and Balances" issues statement condemning Trump's racist attacks on the Squad. FedSoc opts for looking at the ceiling and whistling while walking away. [National Law Journal]
* This may come as a shock, but international law experts are pretty sure Trump's asylum shenanigans are
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10 Business Startup Myths
Starting a new business? Don't believe everything you hear! Watch out for these 10 business start-up myths.
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