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10 things in tech you need to know today Sexism at Pinterest. Facebook says no to hate speech. Airbnb could file for IPO. Read More »

A dwarf planet between Mars and Jupiter has a salty ocean beneath its surface, making it a contender for alien life "Ceres is the latest evidence that our solar system is filled with ancient habitable environments," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said. Read More »

A sneaker reseller who brought in $500,000 in sales since January reveals which pairs are worth the investment right now The sneaker resale market is booming in spite of the pandemic. A high-level reseller reveals which pairs are most worth the investment. Read More »

Former Democratic presidential candidates and other VP contenders rallied to support Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate The historic selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate makes her the first Black woman to appear on a major ticket. Read More »

COVID-19 is engulfing prisons like San Quentin and it shows how letting the virus spread unchecked may only accelerate the death count and prolong the illness for those who manage to survive it The US coronavirus death rate is around 49.5 out of 100,000 people. The death rate at San Quentin is about 767 people out of every 100,000 people. Read More »

Biden VP pick Kamala Harris was floated for a DOJ job during the Obama era. The California Democrat was on 'women' and 'diversity' lists circulated by Obama's team in 2008, hacked emails reveal. The trove of hacked emails from John Podesta offers a glimpse into how the women who were contenders to be Joe Biden's running mate were vetted. Read More »

A generation of Kamalas? Other politicos with memorable names have triggered major baby name bumps. Other political luminaries and trailblazers have also triggered notable if temporary baby name bumps immediately after their initial turns on the national stage, an Insider analysis of Social Security Administration data indicates. Read More »

New holding companies are on the rise You & Mr. Jones is the latest in a string of new types of holding companies that's expanding through acquisition. Read More »

A broken cable smashed a hole 100 feet wide in the Arecibo Observatory, which searches for aliens and tracks dangerous asteroids The cable ripped through the observatory's reflector dish and damaged the dome that directs the telescope to its targets in space. Read More »

Meet 10 sustainable fashion startups in Europe that you should know about COVID-19 has made people more aware of where they buy their clothes. These 10 sustainable fashion startups are rising to the challenge in Europe. Read More »

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