An ex-Army private who waved a 'Pepe the Frog' flag during Capitol riot was sentenced to 44 months in prison for assaulting officers

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A man who assaulted officers during the Capitol riot was sentenced to more than 3 years in prison. Nicholas Languerand, an ex-Army private, received a 44-month sentence earlier this week. Prosecutors say Langeruand threw several dangerous items at law enforcement on January 6, 2021.

An ex-Army private who threw objects at law enforcement during the Capitol riot received a...

How to use your iPhone's built-in sleep timer to fall asleep to the media of your choice

The location of the iPhone's sleep timer isn't immediately apparent.

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The iPhone has a sleep timer built into its Clock app. To use the sleep timer, set a time in the Clock app's timer, and set the When Timer Ends option to Stop Playing. When the timer expires, your media will stop playing and the phone will lock.  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.

It's not especially easy to find, but the iPhone has a sleep timer built in that does an excellent...

Trump says his publisher — Donald Trump Jr. — can't find enough paper, ink, glue, or leather to make copies of his 'very successful photo book'

Former President Donald Trump said this week on a podcast that he was running into a shortage of paper, ink, glue, and leather for his books.

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Former President Donald Trump is claiming that he can't find the supplies to produce his book. Trump said that he was told his publisher can't find enough paper, ink, glue, or leather to produce the book. Trump's book is published by Winning Team Publishing, a company co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. in 2021.

Former President...

How to change your Steam password from your computer or phone

There are a few different ways to change a Steam password.

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You can change your Steam password using the desktop app, website, or mobile app. Once you change your Steam password, you'll be logged out on every device. Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.

If you're like most PC gamers, you've probably got a few games in your Steam library, if not dozens. But while having all your games in one place can be incredibly convenient, it also makes Steam...

How to cancel your SiriusXM subscription in 2 ways

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You can cancel most SiriusXM subscriptions using your phone.

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The method you'll use to cancel a SiriusXM subscription depends on how you signed up. If you signed up for SiriusXM through the mobile app, you'll need to cancel using your phone. Otherwise, you'll need to contact SiriusXM's customer support team online or over the phone. Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.

For some people, SiriusXM is...

Inside Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's long, messy breakup with Arizona Democrats

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema at Arizona at a Senate hearing.

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The relationship between Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Arizona Democrats has completely broken down. The Arizona Democratic Party is furious at her support for the Senate filibuster. But their disagreements stretch much farther back, to Sinema's days as a congresswoman.

For three years, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema had been elusive. Local Democrats had marshaled their forces and cash to help elect her to the Senate. But...

Before there were 'Night Stalkers,' these daredevil pilots got US special operators to their missions deep behind enemy lines

The door gunner in a UH-1B Huey gunship fires on Vietcong positions during a search-and-destroy mission in the Mekong Delta, January 23, 1968.

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US commandos fought a covert war in the jungles of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Their operations were supported by dedicated Air Force, Navy, and Army fixed-wing and helicopter units. Those pilots and crews flew high-risk missions deep into enemy territory to support US special operators.

While the US was waging a...

Newt Gingrich wants to punish Rep. Adam Schiff and other anti-Trump lawmakers with a bogus committee assignment if Republicans retake the majority

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich at Trump Tower on November 21, 2016.

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Gingrich told Insider he wants Republicans to invent a new committee for "despicable" lawmakers. He wants Republicans to "dump" Rep. Adam Schiff in the committee with no staff. Gingrich earlier said January 6 Committee members could face jail if Republicans take over.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich wants Republicans to banish lawmakers he considers "despicable," like Democratic Rep. Adam...

HBO Max offers a free trial to new subscribers who sign up through Hulu — here's how to take advantage

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Hulu members can get a seven-day free trial to HBO Max as an add-on service. You can also watch the first episode of select HBO Max shows for free without a trial. After your trial ends, HBO Max costs $15 a month for ad-free streaming. HBO Max free trial as Hulu add-on$0.00 FROM HULU

HBO Max has a huge library of movies...

Reagan's White House made sure the president stuck by his promise to a name woman to the Supreme Court — they knew the politics would help too

President Ronald Reagan and his then-Supreme Court nominee pose for photographs at the White House in July 1981

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Conservatives have attacked Biden for sticking by his promise to name a Black woman to the Supreme Court. But President Reagan did virtually the same thing Biden is now doing. The history of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's nomination is worth a closer examination.

Some conservatives are upset. Legal commentators and pundits are aghast that President Joe Biden would stand by...

Elon Musk called Biden a 'damp sock puppet in human form' after the president highlighted EV production by GM and Ford — but not Tesla

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Elon Musk tweeted frustrations with President Biden for highlighting electric vehicle production by GM and Ford, but not Tesla. Commenting on a video of Biden talking with GM CEO Mary Barra, Musk called the president "a damp sock puppet in human form." Musk had said earlier this week that GM had "room for improvement" if it wanted to overtake Tesla in EV sales by 2025.

Elon Musk took a swipe at President Biden on Thursday after Biden left Tesla out of a discussion about domestic...

Jen Psaki dodged a question about the 2022 election consequences of Biden's refusal to cancel additional student debt

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, on Thursday.

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Jen Psaki on Thursday dodged a question about the 2022 election consequences of student debt. Psaki cited a strong economic recovery and $15 billion in student loans that Biden already canceled. "If Congress sends him a bill to cancel $10,000 in student debt, he'd be happy to sign," Psaki said.

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, dodged a question on Thursday about whether President Joe Biden could hurt the...

Tucker Carlson says he 'could care less' if people say he's a 'pawn of Putin,' as he echoes Russian propaganda on Ukraine

The Fox News host Tucker Carlson on December 7, 2021.

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Tucker Carlson told Axios he doesn't care if critics call him Putin's "pawn." Carlson has echoed Kremlin talking points in covering the Ukraine-Russia crisis.  Some Republican lawmakers are now parroting Carlson's rhetoric on the issue. 

Fox News host Tucker Carlson in a new interview with Axios said he hopes Republicans vote out any lawmaker "who believes Ukraine's borders are more important than our borders."

As Russia has...

22 books to read before watching the TV shows, from 'The Witcher' to 'Killing Eve'

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Watch your favorite books come to life on the screen with these literary TV adaptations, from "Outlander" to "The Underground Railroad."

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The literary adaptation business is booming. Books are a consistent content source for TV. Below, you'll find 22 books turned into TV shows (and where to find them). Learn more about how Insider Reviews tests and...

The 6 best wireless earbuds for every budget

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Wireless earbuds fit neatly in your ears and are completely without wires. Because they're so small, these earbuds can be easily transported and stored in small charging cases when you're not wearing them, not to mention they're more comfortable and lightweight than on-ear or over-ear headphones.

The sheer...

NYC says Sarah Palin showed 'complete disregard' for public health by dining out 2 days after positive COVID-19 test

Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

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An unvaccinated Sarah Palin tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but dined at a Manhattan eatery Wednesday. New York City said Palin showed a "complete disregard" for public health. A city spokesperson told Insider on Thursday that Palin should follow the "guidance on isolation."

New York City officials said Thursday Sarah Palin showed a "complete disregard" for the health of others when she ate at an Italian...

The bull market in stocks will have 'a new lease on life' if this technical indicator flashes, research firm says

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The January decline in stocks has bulls on notice as volatility surges and several technical support levels are broken.Ned Davis Research suggests investors monitor momentum to gauge if stocks will recover in a sustainable way."Another round of breadth thrusts would signal the cyclical bull has a new lease on life," NDR said.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.

The S&P 500's year-to-date decline of 9% is on pace to be the worst...

Younger retail traders are sweating the Fed-induced volatility more than seasoned investors, Charles Schwab investment strategist says

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US stocks have been hammered by volatility this week. Among retail investors, one cohort is feeling the pain more, said Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders. "Some of our newer, younger, more trading-oriented investors are feeling this a little bit more acutely," she told Bloomberg TV. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.

As US equities have whipsawed in the past few days, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average swinging more than 1,000...

US stocks end volatile session lower as impact of Fed rate hikes outweighs strong GDP growth

Traders have been cheered by earnings but are still concerned about inflation.

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The S&P 500 fell for a third straight session on Thursday after rallying earlier in the day.  The Nasdaq Composite also turned lower as investors price in rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.  Stocks got an initial bounce after data showed fourth-quarter GDP grew at a 6.9% rate, faster than anticipated. 

US stocks fell in Thursday's choppy trading session as concerns about the Fed's fast...

15 inventions made using garbage

Around the world, innovators are creating new ways to turn trash into treasure. These inventions can help decrease pollution and trash from entering landfills. Watch the video above to see how these inventions were made and hear from the creators.

 

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