Why Jordan and Egypt are saying 'no' to accepting Palestinian refugees from Gaza

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The media set up ahead of a press conference by the UN Secretary-General on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on the border with the Gaza Strp on October 20, 2023.
The media set up ahead of a press conference by the UN Secretary-General on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on the border with the Gaza Strip on October 20, 2023.

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  • Jordan and Egypt have said they won't take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza.
  • Experts on the Middle East told Insider that economic and security reasons are at play.
  • They also don't want to be seen

More companies pull out of this year's Web Summit amid backlash over cofounder's Israel comments

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  • Companies including Stripe, Intel and Siemens have pulled out of this year's Web Summit in Lisbon. 
  • Siemens told Insider that it's not attending due to "recent developments surrounding Web Summit."
  • Several high-profile speakers withdrew from the conference over the founder's remarks on Israel.

More companies including Amazon Web Services and Stripe have pulled out of this year's Web

I moved from California to Tennessee for my husband's job. We can finally save money, but it's been a major culture shock.

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DeLeeuw and her husband at a favorite local restaurant, Ecco on Overton Park in Memphis.

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  • Vered DeLeeuw moved from Palo Alto, California, to Memphis, Tennessee, for her husband's job.
  • She was hesitant at first and found it challenging to adapt to suburban life and find restaurants.
  • Nine months in, she's learned to embrace the slower pace of life and the nearby nature.

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Mortgage Interest Rates Today, October 21, 2023 | Rates Stabilize but Remain Near 8%

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Mortgage rates spiked dramatically this week, though they've calmed a bit over the past couple of days. Average 30-year mortgage rates are holding steady below 8%, but it's unclear if they

So long, small phones

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The 2013 Moto G, Nexus 4, and iPhone 13 Mini. I pine for the days this size was normal. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge

Ever Googled for “Best Small Phones”? I’ll save you the click: the guides you’ll find feature phones that are old, underpowered, or simply not small to begin with.

I’ve long been a small phone guy. I loved my 2013 Moto X, with its 4.7-inch screen

Does ambition die in Austin? These tech workers don't think so.

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Savannah White, left, and Robert Johnson, right, both work in the tech industry and relocated to Austin, Texas.

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  • Some workers called Austin a failed tech hub, but others are standing up for the growing scene.
  • They said there's no "toxic ambition" like in San Francisco or New York, allowing work-life balance.
  • "You can't just work all the time. It's a much
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Elon Musk's former trust and safety chief at X says Musk had 'more emotion behind his decisions' than she expected

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Elon Musk's biographer has said he can be reckless and have a "dark streak," which Musk's ex, Grimes, has dubbed "demon mode."

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  • A former exec at X, previously Twitter, says Elon Musk was at times more impulsive than she expected.
  • Ella Irwin told NBC News there was "more emotion behind his decisions" than she anticipated.
  • Musk's biographer has noted he has a "dark streak." Musk's ex