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• FBI warns of armed protests later this week, next week By COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after last week’s deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. An internal FBI bulletin warned, as of Sunday, that the nationwide protests may start later this week and extend through Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration, according to two law enforcement officials who read details of the memo to The Associated Press. Investigators believe some of the people are…
• MBA candidates who interned at McKinsey share how you can stand out during the 10-week program and land a 6-figure job Summary List PlacementSecuring an internship at McKinsey is a great way to land a full-time job.  It's an opportunity to work with consultants and showcase why you'd be a great addition to the firm. But it's also an extremely competitive program. Applicants have less than 1% chance of successfully landing a full-time offer. Now, those odds may be even lower because of the tight job market caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, the consulting industry is among the top two fields that turn internships into full-time positions. Firms have a 38% conversion rate for interns who become full-time employees, according…
• Utah State and Southern Utah riding record-breaking win streaks and 3 other takeaways from the week in college basketball In this Dec. 23, 2020 file photo, San Jose State guard Seneca Knight (13) has his shot blocked by Utah State center Trevin Dorius (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Logan, Utah. Utah State is in the midst of an eight game win streak that includes the Aggies’ best ever start to Mountain West Conference play. | Eli Lucero, The Herald Journal via APThe Aggies have won eight games in a row, while the T-Birds are in the midst of a program-best nine game win streak The 2020-21 men’s college basketball season continued this…
• House Republicans scoff at new security measures in place at the US Capitol less than a week after Trump provoked a violent insurrection Summary List PlacementA number of House Republicans are flouting the new security measures put in place at the Capitol building in the wake of a violent insurrection attempt on January 6, according to reporters covering Capitol Hill. After pro-Trump rioters breached the Capitol building last week, Capitol police implemented new safety protocols, including newly installed metal detectors and mask requirements. Reporters present at the US Capitol on Tuesday night watched GOP lawmakers push past or blatantly walk around metal detectors, as the chamber votes on a resolution to call on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, which…