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WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. House Republicans on Thursday stepped up their probes of Democratic President Joe Biden's family and what they allege is partisan bias in federal law enforcement, in moves that the White House dismissed as politically motivated attacks. The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, James Comer, on Thursday asked Biden's son and brother for documents related to the family's international business dealings. The White House in a memo distributed to allies and seen by Reuters dismissed the hearing as a "political stunt." "Instead of working with President Biden to address the top priorities of the American people - fighting inflation and lowering costs, creating jobs, boosting manufacturing and infrastructure, and protecting and expanding people's health care and rights – this is what House Republicans are focused on," wrote Ian Sims, the White House spokesman on oversight. Reporting by David Morgan and Gram Slattery; Editing by Scott Malone and Cynthia OstermanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ NHL roundup: Panthers rally late, nip Bruins in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Barkov also assisted on Brandon Montour's goal, and Sam Bennett scored for the Panthers. Anders Lee also scored for New York, which won its second straight game and prevailed for just the third time in 13 games (3-7-3). Carrier scored the only goal for Vegas, which lost its fourth straight game (0-2-2) and fell for the seventh time in eight games (1-5-2). Jaret Anderson-Dolan and Phillip Danault scored goals for the Kings, whose three-game winning streak ended. Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin sat out for the second straight game with an upper-body injury.

☆ 10 best prepared meal delivery services in 2023, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +14 min

Best prepared meal delivery services to considerWe talked to experts about their favorite prepared meal delivery services, including options for certain dietary restrictions like gluten-free and vegetarian, and highlighted their recommendations below across budgets and diets. All the meal delivery services below offer single-serve ready-to-eat meals, with some offering additional meal kit options, too. Cost : Starting at $11 per meal with free shipping: Starting at $11 per meal with free shipping Number of meals: Four to 18 meals per weekFactor provides a weekly rotating menu of over 27 pre-prepared meals designed by dieticians, according to the brand. You can choose your preferred meal plan, including a Breakfast plan that includes five smoothies, a Lunch option that features five soups and grain bowls or a combination of the two. Cost : Starting at $14 per meal with free shipping: Starting at $14 per meal with free shipping Number of meal: 12 meals per weekPlantable offers vegan, plant-based meals that are made from scratch in the company’s kitchen in Brooklyn, New York, according to the brand.

☆ JPMorgan's acquisition strategy is coming under fire. Here are the 15 fintech and consumer-focused deals done by the bank since 2020.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Carter Johnson | Rebecca Ungarino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

NutmegDeal details: JPMorgan announced the acquisition in June 2021, paying approximately $1 billion. cxLoyaltyDeal details: JPMorgan said it would buy cxLoyalty's global loyalty division in December 2020. ProxymityDeal details: JPMorgan, Citi, HSBC, and other firms together invested $20.5 million in Proxymity in May 2020. Viva WalletDeal details: JPMorgan said it would acquire 49% of Viva Wallet in January 2022, pending regulatory approval. Christian Petersen-Clausen/Getty ImagesRenovite TechnologiesDeal details: JPMorgan announced on September 12 it plans to acquire Renovite.

☆ 8 best meal delivery services of 2023, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +26 min

SKIP AHEAD The best meal kit delivery services | How to shop for a meal kit delivery serviceTo determine the best meal delivery service for you, we spoke to chefs, nutritionists and recipe developers about what to look for in a meal delivery service and highlighted their recommendations for the best ones to try this year. 8 best meal delivery services in 2023We talked to our experts about important features to consider when shopping for meal kit delivery services, including available options for certain dietary restrictions, how customizable the plans are and the quality of the ingredients. We separated them into two categories: meal kit services that send out individual ingredients and pre-made meal delivery services. Best meal kit delivery servicesThese expert-recommended meal delivery services all feature an option to send separate ingredients and allow shoppers to cook themselves. For those who don’t have as much time during the week, ready-to-eat meal delivery services are typically the best option.

WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Republican Kevin McCarthy's perilous quest to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives entered the fourth day on Friday, with a scale of congressional dysfunction not seen since before the U.S. Civil War. This week's 11 failed votes marked the highest number of ballots for the speakership since the late 1850s. But the holdouts want a deal that would make it easier to oust the speaker and give them greater influence within the House Republican caucus and on congressional committees. Some Republicans believed the agreement under discussion might give McCarthy as many as 10 additional votes. Some of McCarthy's opponents showed no sign of yielding.

☆ Chelsea drop more points in top-four pursuit after draw at Forest
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Peter Hall | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

NOTTINGHAM, England, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Chelsea dropped more points in their quest to climb back up the Premier League standings as Serge Aurier earned Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw with Graham Potter's side on Sunday. Forest improved after the break and were desperately unlucky not to equalise early in the second half as Morgan Gibbs-White's drilled half volley hit the underside of the crossbar but bounced on the goal line and away. They could not complete the turnaround, however, with Chelsea hanging on for a point that leaves them eighth in the standings, seven points behind Manchester United in fourth. The hosts remain in the relegation zone but climbed to 18th, level on 14 points with West Ham United above them. The second half we didn't control it well enough."

SKIP AHEAD How to shop for cold brew coffee makers |Top-rated cold brew coffee makers | What is cold brew? If you’re thinking about becoming an at-home barista — or want to buy a cold brew maker as a gift for the coffee lover in your life — we spoke to coffee experts about how to make cold brew and rounded up top-rated cold brew coffee makers based on their guidance. How to shop for a cold brew coffee makerCold brew coffee makers “offer a way for coffee to brew by immersion, which means the coffee and water sit together for a period of time,” said Marco Suarez, CEO and CXO for Methodical Coffee in Greenville, South Carolina. Choosing the best cold brew coffee maker for you depends on your personal preferences. According to Holmquist, bottle brewers like the Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker have smaller grounds chambers that are tougher to scrub, while machines like the OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker have larger chambers “that you can dump and rise out.”The best cold brew coffee makers to shop nowWith expert advice in mind, we highlighted the best cold brew coffee makers below across style and price points to help you find one that fits your needs.

☆ 11 retinol and retinoid products for acne, wrinkles and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Morgan Greenwald | Morgan Greenwald Is A Senior Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +16 min

SKIP AHEAD Retinol and retinoid products | Retinol vs. retinoid | How to use retinol | What are the potential side effects of retinol? The serum contains time-released 1.5% retinol — which is on the higher side for retinol products — as well as vitamins C and E and squalane to moisturize the skin, according to the brand. Since retinoid products speeds up skin cell turnover, it can leave your skin feeling and looking dry, red and irritated. Greenwald has tried dozens of skin care products and brands over the years, including retinol products. Based on their guidance and recommendations, Greenwald reviewed the features and ingredients of highly rated retinoid products from brands like Neutrogena, Skinceuticals, Peter Thomas Roth, The Ordinary and more.

☆ New Tax on Buybacks Is Weeks Away, but Finance Chiefs Aren’t Too Worried
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

A new corporate tax on stock buybacks hasn’t worried finance chiefs enough for them to rethink their strategy. For Bolingbrook, Ill.-based Ulta Beauty Inc., a maker of beauty products, the impact of the tax will be minimal, finance chief Scott Settersten said. The company’s board in March authorized a new buyback program that enables Ulta Beauty to repurchase up to $2 billion in shares. It is set to be levied on net buybacks, meaning total shares repurchased minus new shares issued during the year. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS How will the new tax on stock buybacks affect company repurchase plans in the years ahead?

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☆ How TikTok and the music industry are bound to each other as 'frenemies,' even as they battle over licensing
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

All of these promotional functions have benefited the music industry, boosting streams on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music and helping artists grow their fan bases. The company filed a US trademark application in May for a potential music-streaming product called "TikTok Music," Insider first reported. Licensing negotiations to either expand Resso or introduce TikTok Music into other markets are underway, a person with direct knowledge of the process told Insider. Licensing negotiations are nearly constant in the music industryByteDance and TikTok already have existing agreements in place with major record labels and publishers like Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, the National Music Publishers' Association, and ICE. Last quarter, YouTube's head of music wrote that the company paid out $6 billion to the music industry over a 12-month period.

☆ Forest edge out Palace to move off the bottom
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NOTTINGHAM, England, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Morgan Gibbs-White grabbed the only goal as Nottingham Forest beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at the City Ground on Saturday to ensure that they will not spend Christmas at the bottom of the Premier League. "We rode our luck with the penalty but I thought the best team won," Forest manager Steve Cooper told the BBC. Instead, it was Palace who were awarded a spot-kick when Joe Worrall brought down Zaha just before halftime. Lingard could have killed off the game in the 75th minute after a brilliant Forest attack in which Gibbs-White picked out Brennan in the box. Palace left plenty of space for Forest to exploit as they poured forward looking for an equaliser, but the home side hung on for a much-needed win.

☆ Evelyn de Rothschild Helped Preserve Family’s Banking Dynasty
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( James R. Hagerty | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

One of the few storied names that survived was N.M. Rothschild & Sons. That was largely because of Evelyn de Rothschild , who led N.M. Rothschild for 27 years. He saw more value in preserving the venerable family name than in selling out to a megabank. “Wherever we are, we are Rothschild,” he told Institutional Investor in 1992. “That’s a terrific advantage from a marketing point of view.

Former NFL football star Herschel Walker trailed Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock in Georgia, as the two headed to a Dec. 6 run-off election. But Trump-backed Senate candidates J.D. The populist priorities of his "America First" agenda and his combative political style also helped shape the overall Republican campaign. Save America contributed close to $30 million to political allies and Republican Party accounts, including $20 million in October to a group that ran television ads supporting Republican Senate candidates in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Arizona and Nevada. But Save America's contributions paled in comparison to spending by the Senate Leadership Fund, or SLF, a leading political action committee aligned with top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell.

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☆ Shopify's startup investments this year include millions into companies that focus on NFTs, Web3 apps, customer-engagement, and financial services
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Madeline Stone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

In its press release announcing the new funding, Wati said the investment was Shopify's first in a startup operating in Southeast Asia. The goal is to make Thirdweb's tools available to Shopify merchants who want to bring Web3 products and experiences to their online stores. Shopify recently participated in Gorgias' $30 million Series C round, which valued the startup at $710 million. According to the company, merchants using its technology report a 96% increase in sales on average. Flexport announced it had received a strategic investment from Shopify as part of its $935 million Series E on February 7.

☆ NHL roundup: Christian Dvorak's hat trick carries Canadiens to victory
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY SportsOctober 30 - Christian Dvorak scored a third-period hat trick as the visiting Montreal Canadiens rallied past the St. Louis Blues 7-4 on Saturday night. Rangers 6, Stars 3Zac Jones scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period to help New York notch a victory over host Dallas. Red Wings 2, Wild 1Lucas Raymond scored his first two goals of the season and host Detroit downed the Wild. Capitals 3, Predators 0Darcy Kuemper made 34 saves for his first shutout of the season and visiting Washington defeated Nashville. Mikael Backlund scored a short-handed goal, and Brett Ritchie also scored for Calgary, which had a two-game winning streak snapped.

LEARN MORE What are single-serve coffee machines | Pods versus reusable brew baskets“Popularity of single-serve machines has been on the rise over recent years,” said Jessica Rodriguez, a coffee trainer who previously worked at the Specialty Coffee Association, a nonprofit coffee trade organization. Brew size : Experts told us single-serve coffee makers usually brew between a 5-ounce and a 12-ounce cup of coffee. : Experts told us single-serve coffee makers usually brew between a 5-ounce and a 12-ounce cup of coffee. Pods versus brew baskets : Most single-serve coffee makers employ single-use coffee pods — capsules of pre-ground coffee packaged into aluminum or plastic containers — but some are compatible with reusable brew baskets, giving you the flexibility to make any ground coffee of your choosing. : Most single-serve coffee makers employ single-use coffee pods — capsules of pre-ground coffee packaged into aluminum or plastic containers — but some are compatible with reusable brew baskets, giving you the flexibility to make any ground coffee of your choosing.

☆ 8 best vacuums to shop in 2022, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +18 min

Best bagged upright vacuum: KenmoreThis bagged upright vacuum from Kenmore — a Consumer Reports favorite — is pet-friendly thanks to its powerful inducer motor. Canister vacuums also have fewer moving parts than upright vacuums, which means they typically require less maintenance and fewer repairs. However, canister vacuums can often be more difficult to store due to their hose, wand and bulkier base, she said. UprightUpright vacuums are great for homeowners who have large, wide-open spaces, since they are typically easier to maneuver than canister vacuums. He noted that these models are best for people with smaller spaces to clean, since they’re not as powerful as canister vacuums.

"If we prevail in this race, it will make Utah the most influential state in the union, because nothing will get through the Senate without Utah's support," said McMullin. A former CIA operations officer, McMullin was a Republican until 2016, when Donald Trump won the party's nomination to run for president. But this year, Utah Democrats opted not to nominate a challenger to Lee, a two-term hard-line conservative, ceding the field to McMullin's challenge. Lee dismissed his rival on Monday night as "an opportunistic gadfly supported by the Democratic Party." "You've refused to talk about which party you'd join," Lee told McMullin.

☆ Walmart anti-Prime Day sale: 15 best deals to compete with October Prime Day
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Morgan Greenwald | Morgan Greenwald Is A Senior Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

To help you make the most of Walmart’s anti-Prime Day sale, we compiled some of the best deals and sales available during the Deals for Days event, plus highlighted other notable counter sales at other retailers. The best deals during Walmart’s October Prime Day eventBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from Walmart’s counter Prime Day sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.5-star average rating from 58 at WalmartThe Apple TV offers users Dolby Digital Plus 7.2 surround sound and 1080p HD video resolution. Walmart anti-Prime Day sale: The best sales at WalmartHere are the best anti-Prime Day sales at Walmart right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Up to 50% off floor care Up to 40% off fashion Up to 35% off home Up to 35% off personal careOctober Prime Day 2022: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon and Walmart, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ Read the pitch deck machine learning startup Arize AI used to raise $38 million from investors including an early backer of Netflix and Airbnb
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Ellen Thomas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Machine-learning observability startup Arize AI recently raised $38 million in a Series B round. Insider got an exclusive look at the pitch deck Arize used to secure its latest funding round. The company has raised $61 million to date, including $38 million in a recent series B round led by TCV. Its competitors include companies like Arthur, which announced a $42 million Series B round of funding in September, and Fiddler, which raised a $32 million Series B round in 2021. Insider got an exclusive look at the pitch deck Arize used to secure its Series B round of funding.

☆ 10+ deals at their lowest price ever during October Prime Day 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Morgan Greenwald | Morgan Greenwald Is A Senior Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

This is the best kind of deja vu: Amazon’s second Prime Day-like sale this year is now on — for the first time in Prime Day history. The Prime Early Access Sale (running through Oct. 12) has sitewide savings for Prime members on categories from skin care and home goods to tech and fitness equipment. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Prime Day deals live on Amazon that offer top products at their lowest price ever, plus highlighted other notable deals from counter sales at other retailers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best deals on products at their lowest price everBelow, we’re sharing the best products — based on our previous coverage and reporting — that are at their lowest price ever during the Early Access Prime Sale. It has a 5,000mAh battery that, according to the brand, should last for more than a day on a single charge.

☆ 10+ best Amazon Prime Day home and kitchen deals
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

SKIP AHEAD Prime Day home and kitchen sales on Amazon | Prime Day home and kitchen sales at other retailersWhether you want to start cooking with an Instant Pot or need to replace your old space heater, Amazon is offering notable discounts on cookware, air quality devices and small appliances during the Prime Early Access Sale. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Prime Day home and kitchendeals and sales live on Amazon, plus highlighted other notable deals from counter sales at other retailers. The best Prime Day home and kitchen dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Prime Day home and kitchendeals based on our previous coverage and reporting. The best Prime Day home and kitchen sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day home and kitchen sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best Prime Day home and kitchen sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day home and kitchen sales we recommend.

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Our Place and Breville
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-01 | by ( Christina Colizza | Christina Colizza Is An Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. New this weekOur Place, the creator of the much-loved Always Pan, is expanding its kitchenware offerings to include a new ceramic tableware set. If you’re a small-apartment dweller, or just a tiny-kitchen owner, Caraway’s new mini cookware set could be for you. Christina ColizzaI didn’t technically buy the Ooni Koda pizza oven for myself, but I plan to benefit from it. But they have been a godsend: [The lids] click into place so easily, and a single lemon lasts me weeks now.

☆ Amazon Prime Day 2022: What we know about the October sales event
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

This is the first time Amazon is hosting Prime Day twice in one year, but it’s not the first time Prime Day has been scheduled for October. Because you know another one will be around the corner soon enough.”Do I need a Prime membership to get Amazon Prime Day discounts? July 2022 Prime Day bestsellersEvery year, Amazon announces bestselling Prime Day products worldwide as well as in select countries. One of the biggest differences between July’s Prime Day and October’s Prime Day is consumer mindset. One of the biggest differences between July’s Prime Day and October’s Prime Day is consumer mindset.

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