The US's third coronavirus surge could be the deadliest yet — 4 charts show a troubling trend

A man drops his daughter off at the Lincoln-Hancock Community School in Quincy, Massachusetts on September 17, 2020. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe/Getty Images Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in the US for the third time as winter approaches. The US reported more than 60,000 daily cases, on average, this week — a roughly 40% increase since...

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NASA is rushing to hold onto its first sample of asteroid dust before too much leaks into space: 'Time is of the essence'

A rotating mosaic of asteroid Bennu, composed of images captured by NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft over a four-hour period on December 2, 2018. NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft briefly landed on an asteroid called Bennu on Tuesday to collect samples of its rock. But now a valve on the probe's sample-collecting arm...

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How to change the sleep timer on your Windows 10 computer to save power and prevent screen burn-in

It's easy to set your sleep timer in Windows 10. Crystal Cox/Business Insider To set the sleep timer on Windows 10, you'll need to open the "Power & Sleep" menu. The sleep timer in Windows 10 controls how long your PC needs to sit idle before it'll go into its power-saving "Sleep" mode. If you're concerned with saving battery life, you should...

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How to update or fix Google Play Services on your Android, and keep all your apps running correctly

It should only take a few moments to update Google Play Services. Antonio Villas-Boas/Insider Reviews To update Google Play Services on your Android device, head to the "Apps & Notifications" menu in your settings. Google Play Services let your Android apps connect to the internet and communicate with Google. Updating Google Play Services...

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Delta has added 460 people to its no-fly list since April for refusing wear masks

Delta adds hundreds to its no-fly list for not wearing masks onboard. Delta Air Lines Delta has added a total of 460 people to its no-fly list since April for refusing to wear masks onboard.  Delta announced the mask-wearing requirement in April. Delta is one of two major US airlines that will block middle seats on planes for the rest of 2020...

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How to redeem codes for games purchased in the Epic Games Store, using the Epic Games Launcher or website

If you've purchased a third-party game through the Epic Games Store, you'll need to redeem its product code. Katja Kircher/Getty Images You can redeem a product code in Epic Games from a physical or digital copy of a game on the Epic Games Launcher or in your browser. Games downloaded directly from the Epic Games Store do not have or need a product...

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How to buy the best patio heater

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Amazon Patio heaters have been in short supply as folks attempt to set up their outdoor spaces for the fall and winter. While we haven't been able to get our hands on many patio heaters to test, we talked to three experts about what to consider when buying...

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You can't gift games on the Epic Games Store, as you can only buy games for your own account — here's what you need to know

The Epic Games Store doesn't support gifting yet. Chesnot/Getty Images You can't gift games through the Epic Games Store — you can only purchase games for yourself. Once you purchase a game, it's linked to your Epic Games account, and can't be shared unless someone else uses your account. To purchase a game from the Epic Games Store, simply...

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How to leave a Google Classroom on any device and unenroll yourself from the course

If you've completed a Google Classroom course, you can easily leave, or unenroll, from it. Justin Paget/Getty Images You can easily leave a Google Classroom and unenroll from a course in just a few steps using a computer or mobile device.  You'll be unable to leave a Google Classroom if it's archived instead of active. Visit Business Insider's...

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How to use Facebook Messenger Rooms to video chat with friends and family from any device

It's easy to use Facebook Messenger Rooms on any device. Facebook You can use Facebook Messenger Rooms to video chat with up to 50 people at once from the Messenger app for mobile or desktop, or from the Facebook website.  You can invite anyone to a Facebook Messenger Rooms video call, whether they use Facebook or not. On any device, you can...

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