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The best suburb in every state

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There's a widespread stereotype that living in the suburbs is boring. But that's not always the case. The best suburbs offer access to parks and cultural activities, good job prospects, and top restaurants — in addition to low crime rates and noteworthy public schools. 

Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools and places to live, recently released its list of the best suburbs in the US. Using Niche's sorting tool, we found the highest-ranking area in each state.

The rankings assessed the overall livability of each suburb, taking into account the cost of living, public school quality, the percentage of residents who hold at least a bachelor's degree, and the overall strength of the area's real estate market. Niche also factored in things like diversity, average commute time, crime rates, and access to amenities. You can read a full breakdown of the methodology here.  

From a beachside town in Hawaii to the home of the Minnesota state fair, read on to see the best suburb in every US state.

Note: Due to insufficient data, there aren't entries for Montana, North Dakota, or Wyoming. 

SEE ALSO: The best public college in every state

DON'T MISS: The 50 best restaurants in America

ALABAMA: Homewood

Nearest city: Birmingham

Population: 25,420

Cost of living: C+

Public schools: A+

Health and fitness: B+

Crime and safety: B-

Diversity: A-



ALASKA: Palmer

Nearest city: Anchorage

Population: 6,250

Cost of living: C+

Public schools: B

Health and fitness: B+

Crime and safety: B

Diversity: A-



ARIZONA: Flowing Wells

Nearest city: Tucson

Population: 16,062

Cost of living: B-

Public schools: A-

Health and fitness: A+

Crime and safety: N/A

Diversity: A+



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Here's what the cast of 'Westworld' looks like in real life

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The cast of "Westworld" often dons cowboy (or cowgirl) hats and old-fashioned clothing appropriate for the Wild West, but in real life they're a glamorous group of Hollywood stars. Though the actors playing Delos staff have a much more typical wardrobe — and therefore don't look too strikingly different — we love seeing them in our host-free world.

Keep reading for a look at the cast of "Westworld" off set. 

SEE ALSO: 14 TV shows you're watching that are probably going to be canceled

Maeve Millay is the dolled-up robot host "madame" of the Mariposa saloon.



Actress Thandie Newton ruled the "Westworld" premiere red carpet with a vibrant outfit and beautiful long braids.



Dr. Robert Ford is the intimidating and calculated man in charge of the Westworld park.



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Everything we know (so far) about the 'Gilmore Girls' revival

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gilmore girls revival netflixWe're only two weeks away from the Gilmore girls coming back to town. 

Aptly titled "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life," the new revival returns nine years after the season seven finale. And the best part? Almost all of the cast favorites are returning — including Lane, Sookie, and Michel.

So if you need an escape during Thanksgiving weekend, head to Netflix and see what's happening in Stars Hollow. Here's what we can expect: 

The four episodes will focus on the four seasons, starting with "Winter."

There will also be "Spring,""Summer," and the last episode will be "Fall." Each episode will be about 90 minutes long.



Your favorite mother-daughter duo is back in action.



Rory is in her 30s, unemployed, and living a "vagabond" lifestyle. She returns to Stars Hollow for her grandfather's funeral, but is also trying to figure her life out.



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15 photos that have us excited for next year's live-action 'Beauty and the Beast' movie

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"Beauty and the Beast" is my second favorite animated Disney movie of all time ("The Lion King" is the first). So I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical when I first learned the movie was being adapted into a live-action picture.

Then the first photos emerged. While many were excited, I couldn't help but feel slightly underwhelmed by the Beast and a bit skeptical of the design for Lumiere and Mrs. Potts. 

Finally, Disney premiered the first official trailer for the movie Monday morning and it has restored my faith in the tale as old as time. Dan Stevens sounds like the Beast we know, Belle seems like she's been updated and remixed for the 21st century, and Cogsworth is downright adorable.

Keep reading to see what has us excited for the movie next March.

Belle's look helps bring her into the 21st century.

Emma Watson told Entertainment Weekly that one of the changes to Belle's ensemble would be switching out her flats to more durable, practical footwear.

While Belle's footsteps echoing inside the castle and down the stone steps to the basement are one of my favorite sounds in the film, the shoes just never made sense for horseback riding.



Look at the basic flats she originally wore compared to her new shoes.



This won't be a straight-forward adaptation of the animated tale we know — and that's great.

So far, Disney's live-action adaptations of "Maleficent" and "The Jungle Book" have thrived in theaters. Both have deviated from following their animated predecessors by adding more context to the original stories to explore other characters and add more depth to the overall narrative. 

"Beauty and the Beast" will definitely be making some changes and additions from the animated tale as well. One of them appears to be how Belle's father Maurice winds up with the Beast. 

In the animated movie, Maurice lost his way while heading to an inventor's fair and wound up at the Beast's castle. It was always a little tough to believe that Belle's inventor father would head down a dark path instead of a brighter, sunnier road. Here, it looks like Belle's father just plucked a flower from the wrong garden — something more in line with the original tale— and wound up in the Beast's unfortunate care.



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I just ran my first half marathon — here's what I tell my friends when they say they could never start running

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In October, after four months of training and endless hours spent traversing every sidewalk in Brooklyn, New York, I ran an uninterrupted 13.1 miles to finish my first half marathon.

It was hard, but worth the effort.

However, when I first started running four summers ago, I could barely make it two blocks without stopping. I questioned if I'd be able to finish the 5K I'd impulsively signed up for and laughed at the prospect of even attempting a half marathon.

But despite not being a natural runner, I stuck with it, gradually upping my distance and dropping minutes off my mile time. I'm by no means an elite athlete, so if I can do it, anyone can — seriously.

I've had several conversations with friends who say things along the lines of "I could never do that!" or "I can barely run a mile."But thing is, I always say, you can!

Here's the advice I'd give to anyone who wants to start running, even if you've never put on a pair of sneakers before. 

SEE ALSO: 8 ways I trick myself into waking up early to go to the gym

DON'T MISS: 7 things I wish I knew before training for my first half marathon

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Whether your goal is to run a mile or a marathon, you have to want it and commit yourself to reaching that goal. Running gets easier with practice, but you'll make zero progress if you only attempt it sporadically. Decide mentally that you will become a runner and don't let yourself stop — even if you have to trick yourself into making it happen some days.

Yes, running requires a certain level of physical fitness, but there's a point where it becomes completely mental: If you believe you can do it, you can.



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Don't hit the pavement on your first day and expect to run six miles. Aim for one mile, half a mile, or even one block if that's all you can do, and go from there. Once you start running regularly, you'll gradually build up mileage, a little bit at a time.



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It's okay if you can only run half a block on your first day. Just don't give up. Conditioning is a key factor in building up mileage; The more you run, the easier it gets.

When I first decided to train for a 5K, I could barely make it a few blocks without stopping to catch my breath, but I kept going. I faithfully got up early four days a week, and after a couple of months I had worked my way up to running three miles without stopping. It took me weeks to make it a mile straight, but had I quit early on, I never would have reached that milestone.



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26 high-paying jobs for people who don't like stress

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Think there's no such thing as a high-paying, low-stress job? Think again.

With help from career-information expert Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., we combed through the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs, and looked at salary data on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website to find jobs with that perfect combination of high pay and low stress — and it turns out there are plenty.

O*NET rates the "stress tolerance" for each job on a scale from zero to 100, where a lower rating signals less stress. (Note: We are not saying these jobs are "stress free"– they just tend to rate lower than other professions.)

To rate each job, O*NET looks at how frequently workers must accept criticism and deal effectively with high stress at work.

Here are 26 jobs that pay more than $70,000 a year, on average, and earned a stress tolerance rating of 70 or lower, in order from highest to lowest stress score.

SEE ALSO: 10 ways successful people cope with stress

Audiologist

Stress tolerance: 70

Average annual salary: $77,420

What they do: Assess and treat people with hearing and related disorders. They may fit hearing aids and provide auditory training, and sometimes perform research related to hearing problems.

Education requirements: A doctoral degree and license.



Optometrist

Stress tolerance: 70

Average annual salary: $115,750

What they do: Perform eye exams to check for vision problems and diseases. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.

Education requirements: Bachelor's, four-year doctor of optometry program, and a state license.



Art director

Stress tolerance: 69

Average annual salary: $101,990

What they do: Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree or previous work experience.



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MEET THE NEW WEST WING: Here's who Trump has appointed to senior leadership positions

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President-elect Donald Trump has a lot of key positions to fill in the coming weeks that will shape his next four years in office.

While rumors have been flying around about who he will appoint, Trump has so far only made two official hires.

We'll update this list as he announces more senior leadership positions, but here's what we know so far:

SEE ALSO: Trump's choice for one of his top advisers has been met with a storm of criticism

DON'T MISS: 'Drain the swamp'? Trump's transition team is full of DC lobbyists and insiders

Reince Priebus, chief of staff

Obama administration counterparts: Rahm Emanuel, Pete Rouse, Bill Daley, Jack Lew, Denis McDonough (current)

Former job: Chairman of the Republican National Committee

Bio:Priebus, 44, got his law degree from the University of Miami in 1998. He worked his way up through the ranks of the Republican Party, becoming the Wisconsin Party Chairman in 2007, then general counsel to the National Committee in 2009, and finally its chairman in 2011. Priebus helped launch Wisconsinites House Speaker Paul Ryan and Gov. Scott Walker to national prominence over the last several years. He has two young children with his wife, Sally.

Reactions: While Priebus' hire may comfort the Republican establishment, it may aggravate some of Trump's supporters who expect him to fulfill his promise to "drain the swamp" of Washington insiders in government.



Steve Bannon, chief strategist

Obama administration counterpart:Valerie Jarrett

Former jobs: chairman of the alt-right news site Breitbart, CEO/chief strategist of the Trump campaign

Bio: Bannon, 62, graduated from Harvard Business School in 1983, and made much of his fortune as a Goldman Sachs banker and a longtime movie and TV producer. Since 2011, he has led Breitbart News, the far-right website espousing anti-establishment white nationalist positions, particularly on issues like immigration and trade. Bannon has two 21-year-old daughters, whose mother accused him of domestic abuse and anti-Semitic comments during their divorce proceedings in 1996. He pleaded not-guilty, and the charges were dropped. He has another ex-wife, as well.

Reactions: Bannon's appointment set off a firestorm of controversy, with critics pointing to what they considered racially charged, bigoted rhetoric used on Breitbart under Bannon's leadership.



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Battle of the chat apps: How Slack, Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams stack up to each other (FB, MSFT)

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Work email is finally dying. The future is all about chat apps.

Whether you work at a startup or a Fortune 500 company, you'll probably be using a work chat app soon, if you're not already.

These tools make real-time collaboration a snap, letting you fire off quick conversations with colleagues on your phone or laptop, share documents and use your favorite third-party apps.

At the head of the pack is Slack, which has grown like crazy since launching in 2013 and currently claims 4 million daily users and 1.25 million paid users.

But social networking giant Facebook recently launched its first business app called Workplace and it's already winning fans.  And Microsoft has doubled down on this young market with Teams, a new homegrown app that it announced earlier this month.

So which of these apps is right for your workplace?

Business Insider took a hands-on look at the three big workplace chat apps to see how they compare. Read on to see which one you like best:

 

SEE ALSO: Microsoft officially announces Teams — and Slack should be very nervous

Slack is organized into "channels." Every team in a company can have its own channel where team members communicate in one big chat room.



Slack has several advantages over other chat apps. First, it is really easy to use. Anyone can create a channel around any topic, like a project. Public channels use a pound sign (#) and are open to anyone in the company. Private channels use a lock sign and require an invite.



You can also send private messages to another person, or a group of others. In addition to typing messages, you can also upload photos, files, links to newspaper articles (that will preview the article), videos, tweets, etc. And you can find stuff via search.



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13 major European countries ranked by standard of living

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Lots of Britons threatened to leave the UK after the nation voted to leave the European Union in June this year.

The number of Irish passport applications from British citizens has already doubled since the Brexit vote and some people are looking further afield in Europe to live. 

Europe has a high number of countries that boast some of the highest standards of living in the world.

Standard of living takes into account income, the cost of living, and purchasing power.

However, according to Glassdoor's report entitled "Which Countries in Europe Offer The Best Standard of Living?,” Britain languishes in the bottom half of the country rankings due to the huge amount of money Britons spend on housing.

“When it comes to compensation, a larger pay packet isn’t always better. What matters is the ability to afford useful things that enrich our lives,” said Glassdoor’s Chief Economist, Dr. Andrew Chamberlain in the report.

“Average wages vary considerably from one country to another but the gap between take-home pay and price levels has more relevance to the man on the street. A low cost of living, as you would find in Greece and Portugal, doesn’t count for much if average wages and purchasing power are similarly low.”

Business Insider took a look at the top 13 countries which have the highest standard of living in Europe:

13. Spain — The country languishes near the bottom of the overall ranking due to the average wage being near the lowest in Europe.



12. Belgium — Glassdoor says the average wage for people in Belgium is at €41,000 (£31,800, $46,380) but the large amount of their salary being spent on rent pulls it down the charts.



11. France — Annual wages in France are relatively modest and are ranked 6th from the bottom of the average nominal annual wages index provided by Glassdoor.



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WhatsApp is launching free video calling for all 1 billion users — here's how to use it

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WhatsApp is launching free video calling for all of its one billion users.

On Tuesday, the social network announced the feature is rolling out to users across the globe — putting it in direct competition with Apple's FaceTime, and venerable chat app Skype.

The feature will be available for users of the company's iOS, Android, and Windows Phone app — though it could obviously incur significant data charges, depending on user phone contracts.

It's pretty simple — you just click the call icon like you already would to make a voice call then select "video call" to activate it.

"Sometimes voice and text just aren’t enough," the Facebook-owned messaging app said in an emailed announcement.

"There’s no substitute for watching your grandchild take her first steps, or seeing your daughter’s face while she’s studying abroad. And we want to make these features available to everyone, not just those who can afford the most expensive new phones or live in countries with the best cellular networks."

If it's not available on your phone now, it should be "in the coming days."

Confused? Well, you shouldn't be. Here's a walkthrough of how to use it: 

Start by opening up a chat and clicking on the call icon in the top right-hand corner of it.



Then click on the "Video call" option that appears next to dial the contact.



And that — assuming they pick up — is it! Like we said, pretty simple.



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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The 7 quarterbacks drafted before Dak Prescott

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Maybe the most surprising storyline of the 2016 NFL season has been the emergence of Dak Prescott. The young quarterback has gone from a third-string rookie taken in the fourth round to the starter on arguably the best team in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys.

Prescott was not even the Cowboys' first choice in the draft as Jerry Jones twice tried to trade up for other quarterbacks but was unable to get the deals done.

In all, seven quarterbacks were taken in the 2016 NFL Draft before Prescott's name was called with the 135th pick. Here is how those other QBs are doing early in their careers.

Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams — First round (No. 1 overall)

Games started: 0

Key stats (through 10 weeks): None

Pro Football Focus grade: Not available

Total Quarterback Rating (QBR)Not available

What draft experts said at the time: "Goff took Cal football to a different level, and the Rams hope he does the same in L.A. He's a little bit like Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, who both started from Day 1. Goff can do the same with the run game and defense the Rams possess." — Mike Mayock of NFL.com.

Where he is now: After not even dressing to start the season, Goff has served as backup to Case Keenum and is yet to throw an NFL regular-season pass. Despite the Rams appearing to be intent on letting Goff sit his entire rookie season, it sounds like ownership has forced Jeff Fisher's hand as Goff will now make his first start in Week 11.



Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles — First round (No. 2 overall)

Games started: 10

Key stats (through 10 weeks): 65.0% completions (15th in NFL), 9 touchdowns (tied-24th), 5 interceptions (tied-21st), 6.82 yards per attempts (25th)

Pro Football Focus grade: 85.4 (No. 7 overall)

Total Quarterback Rating (QBR): 45.8 (No. 30 overall)

What draft experts said at the time: "Wentz comes with great intangibles and is a naturally accurate thrower. Pairing him with QB guru Doug Pederson would aid Wentz's steep learning curve as he transitions from the FCS." — Todd McShay of ESPN.com.

Where he is now: The Rams traded Sam Bradford just before the season started, elevating Wentz to starter a lot sooner than many expected. He rewarded the Eagles by putting on an impressive display in the first four games with 7 touchdowns and just 1 interception. However, two of those games came against arguably the two worst teams in the NFL in the Browns and the Bears. Wentz has thrown just 2 touchdowns with 4 interceptions in his last five games, but still seems like a star-in-waiting.



Paxton Lynch, Denver Broncos — First round (No. 26 overall)

Games started: 1

Key stats (through 10 weeks): 62.7% completions (would rank 21st in NFL if qualified), 2 touchdowns, 1 interceptions, 6.66 yards per attempts (would rank 28th)

Pro Football Focus grade: 48.9 (unranked)

Total Quarterback Rating (QBR): 32.4 (would rank No. 33 overall)

What draft experts said at the time: "Lynch is a lot like Joe Flacco, but is more athletic. Lynch can be special."— Mike Mayock of NFL.com.

Where he is now: Lynch impressed in the preseason, enough to justify the use of a late-first-round pick. While there was a call to make Lynch a starter right away, the Broncos seem content to let Lynch backup Trevor Siemian for the season. Lynch did get rushed into action in Week 4 and started the Broncos' Week 5 loss when Siemian went down with an injury.



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OnePlus just did something unusual by launching a new version of a phone it released just five months ago

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Normally, companies announce new phone models a year after announcing the previous model.

OnePlus, on the other hand, just announced a new updated model of the OnePlus 3, called the OnePlus 3T. Worth noting: The OnePlus 3 was released just five months ago.

Why? OnePlus is unsatisfied with waiting a year before bringing you the latest and greatest specs.

"We're weird like that and we're not like the others" OnePlus told Business Insider, referring to the big guns at Apple and Samsung with annual release cycles.

Indeed, OnePlus' tagline "Never Settle" is ringing true. 

But what about current OnePlus 3 owners? Are you "settling" with your "old" phone, even though it's barely five months old? I'm sure some OnePlus 3 owners won't be happy, as you might have waited for the 3T had you known OnePlus was going to release it just five months after the 3. 

The good news is the OnePlus 3T isn't that much of an upgrade. The OnePlus 3 is still a top-drawer phone with top-drawer specs and premium performance, and OnePlus will update the Oxygen operating system that runs on top of pure Android with the same features as the 3T. The OnePlus 3 will also continue to receive the same Oxygen OS updates at the same time as the 3T does, too.

Check out the OnePlus 3T and the main differences over the 3:

SEE ALSO: Samsung's long-rumored foldable smartphone might be announced in 2017, and it looks like a flip-phone

Here's the OnePlus 3T in white and "soft gold," which will be released sometime after launch day on November 22.



And here's the new color OnePlus calls "gunmetal." It's a little darker than the "graphite" aluminum color on the OnePlus 3.



Design and dimension-wise, the OnePlus 3T is identical to the OnePlus 3.



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Here's the salary you have to earn to buy a home in 19 major US cities

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How much does it take to buy a home?

Mortgage site HSH.com has updated its estimate of how much annual income a household would need to buy a home in major metropolitan areas in the US, according to third-quarter 2016 data.

In Q3, mortgage rates fell across the board for the second quarter in a row, which offset small increases in home prices in all but four major markets, making it more affordable to buy a home in the majority of major US cities.

However, a shortage of homes on the market means that if mortgage rates were to rise, buyers would find themselves in an expensive, tight spot.

HSH.com looked at median home prices from the National Association of Realtors. It took into account interest rates for common 30-year fixed-rate mortgages and property taxes and insurance costs to figure out how much money it would take to pay a median-priced home's mortgage, taxes, and insurance in each city, and how much you'd have to earn to afford it.

HSH.com emphasizes that this is only the base cost of owning a home, without taking into account maintenance and other incidentals.

The site also calculated how it would change the salary needed to buy a home if a buyer were to put 10% down instead of the recommended 20%. No matter where you are, putting down less makes things more expensive — you can visit HSH.com to see both numbers.

Salaries are listed from lowest to highest needed and are rounded to the nearest $500.

SEE ALSO: Here's how much you need to earn to live comfortably in 15 major US cities while still saving money

19. San Antonio

Population: 1,409,000

Median home price: $212,300

Monthly mortgage payment: $1,127

Salary needed to buy: $48,500



18. Orlando

Population: 255,483

Median home price: $229,900

Monthly mortgage payment: $1,162

Salary needed to buy: $50,000



17. Minneapolis

Population: 407,207

Median home price: $240,300

Monthly mortgage payment: $1,181

Salary needed to buy: $50,500



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10 of the most dangerous jobs in America

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If the biggest complaints you have about your job or workplace are the ancient computers, uncomfortable room temperature, or annoying coworkers, you've got it pretty good.

In the US, thousands of people are injured or killed at work each year because of the dangerous nature of their jobs.

According to a report from jobs site CareerCast, "some of the most vital careers to upholding and maintaining the very fabric of American society are also among the most dangerous."

Take EMTs and firefighters, for example. "These professions are tailored for the brave, those willing to sacrifice their own health and safety for the well being of others," the CareerCast report says.

Not all jobs to make the top-10 list are so obvious. For instance, veterinarian and farmer also make the cut.

"Animals can be unpredictable and sometimes dangerous," says Kyle Kensing at CareerCast. "Veterinarians working with dogs and cats can face the workplace hazards of bites and scratches, and those who work with livestock and other large animals risk serious injury."

The most dangerous jobs list was compiled by cross-referencing the 200 professions tracked in CareerCast's 2016 "Jobs Rated" report with US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other trade-organization data. Note these are not necessarily the most fatal jobs.

Here are the 10 most dangerous professions of 2016 from CareerCast's "Jobs Rated" list, in alphabetical order. All job descriptions and salary data comes from the BLS:

SEE ALSO: The 10 deadliest jobs in America

Construction laborer

Average annual salary: $36,550

They perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites, and may operate hand and power tools of all types (air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying, and measuring equipment — and a variety of other equipment and instruments). They may also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.



Correction officer

Average annual salary: $45,320

They guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. They also guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other points.



Emergency medical technician

Average annual salary: $35,430

They assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. They also transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.



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10 trips everyone should take in their lifetime

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The INSIDER Summary:

• TripAdvisor compiled the world's most iconic destinations in its TripIndex Experiences of a Lifetime.
• Angkor Wat is the most affordable option at $2,971 for two people for a week.
• At $9,364, Santorini is the most expensive.



It's time to take those Pinterest boards and bucket lists and turn them into reality.

TripAdvisor, a travel planning and booking site, announced its TripIndex Experiences of a Lifetime, which lists 10 of the world's most iconic sites, as well as their total costs. 

Here's a breakdown of what a one-week trip for two costs for 10 of the most sought-after spots around the globe.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

City: Siem Reap

Round-trip flight (per person): $933

Hotel: $79

Round-trip taxi: $14

Dinner (per person): $14

Tour (perperson): 

Total: $1,211

Total for two for one week: $2,971



Grand Canyon, US

City: Phoenix

Round-trip flight (per person): $212

Hotel: $215

Round-trip taxi: $34

Dinner (per person): $40

Tour (perperson): $240

Total: $741

Total for two for one week: $3,003



Great Wall of China, China

City: Beijing

Round-trip flight (per person): $1,020

Hotel: $102

Round-trip taxi: $36

Dinner (per person): $35

Tour (perperson): $355

Total: $1,548

Total for two for one week: $3,990



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THE FUTURE OF RETAIL 2016 [SLIDE DECK]

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The retail industry is on the cusp of a fundamental transformation driven by digital technologies. And as retailers adapt to the digital age, the line between physical and digital commerce is becoming increasingly blurred.

BI Intelligence has created a slide deck exploring the most disruptive trends in e-commerce.  Access the full deck now for free by clicking here.

Some of the topics covered include:

  • The size of the retail and e-commerce markets.
  • The breakdown of e-commerce sales by product category.
  • How legacy retailers are adapting to digital.
  • Which e-commerce companies are leading the way.
  • What omnichannel strategies retail companies are adopting.
  • And much more.

The companies mentioned in this year's presentation include:  Sports Authority, Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Wayfair, Target, Dollar Shave Club, Instacart, Walmart, CVS, and Sam's Club.

Below are 8 sample slides from the 65-page deck.  Want the full deck? Access it here for FREE >>

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17 stunning photos of Earth from space that'll give you some perspective

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Tim Peake is releasing a book of his favorite photos of Earth from Space.

The British astronaut, who returned to Earth in June after spending six months on the International Space Station, has chronicled his adventures in a new book which is aimed at readers of all ages.

"Hello, Is This Planet Earth?" is a collection of 150 images taken from the International Space Station orbiting Earth, accompanied by commentary from Peake himself.

Peake took the photos while part of the European Space Agency's six-month Principia Mission, where he conducted experiments in the International Space Station's weightless research laboratory.

The photos range from natural wonders like the northern lights to birdseye views of cities showing how humans have impacted the planet.

From Sicily to the Seychelles, here are some of the most striking images in the collection.

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Astronaut Tim Peake has compiled some of the most striking photos from his mission for his own book, "Hello, Is This Planet Earth?"



The photos were all taken from the International Space Station (ISS), a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit that can sometimes be spotted even with the naked eye. From here, you can see the northern lights stretching across Canada.



The northern lights aren't always visible in the UK, but Peake was also in prime position to capture them over Scotland.



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The best things you can buy at Magnolia Market, Chip and Joanna Gaines’s home emporium

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Chip and Joanna Gaines, the stars of HGTV's hit home-renovation show "Fixer Upper," have a lot going for them.

In addition to a new book, hit TV show, adorable family, and millions of fans, the pair also have a very successful retail store where they live in Waco, Texas, known as Magnolia Market.

If you love Joanna's taste in decor on "Fixer Upper," chances are you're going to fall in love with the aesthetic at Magnolia Market. Here's everything we'd love to buy:

Fans of Chip and Joanna would love this enamel and metal mug with the Magnolia seal.

Buy it here:$14



It looks like this huge clock might be made with one of Joanna's favorite materials — shiplap.

Buy it here: $95



These metal side tables are intricate and add a touch of industrial design to the country aesthetic.

Buy it here: $68



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The 10 colleges with the most billionaire alumni

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At least 70% of billionaires have a bachelor's degree, according to Wealth-X, and 22% have a master's degree. While the path to riches may not be paved in college degrees, it certainly helps.

Based on data from Wealth-X, we compiled a list of the top 10 universities by the number of billionaire graduates.

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8. TIE: University of Chicago

Notable graduate: Former Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham

Number of degrees earned by billionaires: 22



8. TIE: New York University

Notable graduate: Twitter founder and programmer Jack Dorsey

Number of degrees earned by billionaires: 22



7. Yale University

Notable graduate: Former Coca-Cola chairman Roberto Goizueta

Number of degrees earned by billionaires: 23



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Stunning photos of Vietnam's street vendors from above

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Sometimes in life, all you need is a change of scenery. Other times, a change of perspective is necessary as well.

Loes Heerink has managed to provide us with both in her photo series, “Vendors from Above.”

Heerink moved to Hanoi, Vietnam, from the Netherlands, and spent a year photographing the city’s street vendors from various bridges.

“This project started [with] my fascination for the women carrying their goods,” she wrote. “They have no clue how beautiful their bicycles are, no idea they create little pieces of art every day.”

She’s now raising funds through Kickstarter to publish a collection of these aerial images, titled “Vendors.”

Take a look at the preview, below. 

Hanoi is home to approximately 15,000 street vendors — most of them female migrants.

Source: Vietnam News



They travel in from the countryside by bike, spending a few days in the city in order to make a living before heading back to restock.



Since 2008, there’s been a partial ban on street vending in Hanoi, though many of these women are their families’ sole breadwinners.

Source: Serious Eats



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