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Here's what doctors think about the updated Obamacare replacement plan

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It looks like House Republicans' Obamacare replacement plan is getting another shot. 

On Wednesday, the conservative House Freedom Caucus came on board with the latest version of the American Health Care Act, the bill that aims to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The group originally did not support the bill. 

The bill now includes a new addition, called the MacArthur amendment. The amendment would allow states to receive waivers to avoid some of the regulations set up under the ACA.

When the original AHCA debuted, more than half a dozen doctors' organizations, hospital groups, and patient advocacy groups expressed their concerns with the bill. Now, with the new amendment, some organizations are speaking out again. 

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American Medical Association — "Nothing in the MacArthur amendment remedies the shortcomings of the underlying bill."

The biggest group of doctors in the US doubled down on its opposition to the AHCA

"We are deeply concerned that the AHCA would result in millions of Americans losing their current health insurance coverage. Nothing in the MacArthur amendment remedies the shortcomings of the underlying bill," the AMA said in a letter to Congress on Thursday.

The organization previously said it wouldn't support the bill's plans to roll back Medicaid expansion or the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which helps fund the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Regarding the new amendment, the AMA's concerns centered around individuals who have preexisting conditions, who might find their healthcare coverage unaffordable. 

Here's the full letter.



American Nurses Association — "The new bill is an even further departure from our principles."

The American Nurses Association originally opposed the bill, in part because of the rollback on Medicaid expansion and the defunding of the Prevention and Public Health Fund. 

"In its current form, the bill changes Medicaid to a per capita cap funding model, eliminates the Prevention and Public Health Fund, restricts millions of women from access to critical health services, and repeals income based subsidies that millions of people rely on. These changes in no way will improve care for the American people,"the organization wrote in a letter March letter.

The group's president tweeted on Thursday, calling the bill "worse than before." 



American College of Physicians — "We continue to urge that Congress move away from the fundamentally flawed and harmful policies that would result from the American Health Care Act."

The organization, which represents 148,000 internal-medicine physicians and medical students, sent another letter in opposition to the bill.

The College strongly believes in the first, do no harm principle," the organization wrote in a letter Monday. "Therefore, we continue to urge that Congress move away from the fundamentally flawed and harmful policies that would result from the American Health Care Act and from the changes under consideration—including the proposed 'Limited Waiver' amendment—that would make the bill even worse for patients."

When the AHCA was originally released, the ACP had worried that those with preexisting conditions, while still technically covered, may not be able to afford coverage under the AHCA.

"We urge you to oppose the American Health Care Act because it would weaken key gains in coverage and consumer protections and lead to fewer people having access to affordable coverage," Dr. Nitin Damle, the ACP president, wrote in a letter to Congress at the time.

 



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Prince William and Kate Middleton have been married six years — here's a timeline of their epic romance

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When commoner Kate Middleton first met Britain's Prince Harry in college, she blushed and ran away.

This year, on April 29, Will and Kate will celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary.

In the intervening years, the couple weathered career shifts, a dramatic breakup, and a constant onslaught of invasive media attention. But they persevered, got engaged, and married in front of an audience of billions. Now, with two young children and an increasingly busy schedule of royal engagements, their relationship is continuing to evolve. And they still look as in love as ever.

In honor of their sixth year of marriage, here's a closer look back at William and Kate's fairytale love story.

Will and Kate met when they were students at St. Andrew's University in Scotland.



Kate has said that she "went bright red" and "scuttled off, feeling very shy" when she met the young prince for the first time.

Source: The Telegraph



But they became fast friends who eventually fell in love.

"We were friends for over a year first and it just sort of blossomed from then on," William once told the Telegraph."We just spent more time with each other and had a good giggle [...] and realized we shared the same interests."

Source: The Telegraph



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28 of the most outrageous looks from the Met Gala

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Any red carpet event brings out a few crazy ensembles, but the Met Gala — which is often dubbed "the fashion Oscars"— is where celebrities get really creative.

The Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, always takes place on the first Monday in May. It's been an annual event since 1946, and features a theme that guests must adhere to, meaning that it sees some of the most creative and iconic creations year after year.

With this year's theme being "Comme des Garçons" (like the boys), some of most famous faces in Hollywood will walk up the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in their brightest, boldest, and most boyish.

But, before that happens, allow us to take you back through some of the most outrageous looks from the Met Gala throughout the years.

Rihanna basically won the red carpet (and unintentionally became a meme) back in 2015 with this bright yellow, fur-trimmed cape designed by Guo Pei.



Beyoncé left little to the imagination when she wore this daring Givenchy gown to 2015's Met Gala.



The following year, she wowed the crowd with another Givenchy gown. This one was made with latex material and featured pearl embellishments.



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Don’t buy a WiFi extender if you have poor WiFi signal – check these devices out instead

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I can't stress enough how much better WiFi mesh systems are compared to traditional WiFi extenders.

WiFi extenders may work, but you're likely to experience half the speeds you're used to from your main WiFi router. Mesh WiFi systems, on the other hand, broadcast near-to-full internet speeds that you're paying for all over your home.

Plus, many traditional WiFi extenders require you to manually connect to the extender's own network, which isn't the worst thing, but you don't need to do that with mesh WiFi systems. Your devices will connect to mesh WiFi routers around your home automatically.

In this list, I'm suggesting you check out two or three-packs of mesh WiFi systems, as a single mesh WiFi router on its own isn't likely to fix your WiFi signal problems. After all, if you're reading this, you're probably looking to expand your WiFi network because your single router isn't reaching certain parts of your home.

I've included models that I haven't reviewed yet because, from my own experience, I'm confident that mesh WiFi systems generally work better than most standard WiFi extenders.

Prices reflect those found on Amazon at the time of writing.

SEE ALSO: I tried Google Wifi, Eero, and Orbi — here's which one you should buy

Eero

- Excellent performance.

- Simple setup from your mobile device.

- Each unit covers up to 1,000 square feet.

- For best coverage, start with a two-pack ($300, 2,000 square feet), or three-pack ($400, 3,000 square feet).

Read the Eero review here >>

 

 



Google WiFi

- Excellent performance.

- Simple setup from your mobile device.

- Each unit covers up to 1,500 square feet.

- For best coverage, get a three-pack ($300, 4,500 square feet).

Read the Google WiFi review here >>



Netgear Orbi

- Excellent performance.

- Special feature: Uses a third band to transmit data between Orbi units, which makes for fast and efficient performance.

- Simple setup from a computer.

- Each unit covers up to 2,500 square feet.

- For best coverage, check out the various two-packs with differing performance starting at $300 for 3,500 square feet up to $350 for 4,000 square feet

Read the Orbi review here >>



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Stunning photos of airports taken from space

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Astronauts can spot airports from space.
  • Some are surrounded by cities or residential areas, while others are in the middle of forests or deserts.


Astronauts are often trained pilots in addition to their science, math, physics, and engineering backgrounds, so they have a special affinity for spotting airports from space as they orbit the Earth.

They're easy to find if you know what to look for. In both urban settings and more remote areas, massive industrial buildings and long patches of runways take distinctive shapes.

European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet enjoys sharing photos on Twitter while reminiscing about his time as a pilot with the hashtag #airportsfromspace.

Here are 15 photos from NASA's collection of airports around the world — taken from above it.

Munich International Airport is surrounded by fields and small towns.



Kansai International Airport is built on a landfill island in Osaka Bay, Japan.



Kuwait International Airport is particularly bright against the lights of Kuwait City.



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What it's like to attend the TED talks, where attendees pay $10,000 to learn the next big ideas

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In some ways, attending the TED conference in person is exactly what you'd expect from watching TED talks online. It's an overwhelming experience, jam-packed with scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and CEOs who all have their One Big Idea to share.

Many of the big-name speakers — in 2017, they include Nobel Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn, Serena Williams, and Elon Musk — stick around for the whole event, and it's not unusual to see them roaming the halls. There are also lots of well-known attendees who never hit the stage (the press isn't allowed to name names, but you can figure it out with a little Twitter digging). 

The conference costs $10,000 to attend, and in addition to the talks there are all sorts of indulgent experiences, buffets, and workshops to keep attendees occupied. I showed up at the 2017 TED conference to check it all out.  Here's what it's like.

SEE ALSO: 'You terrify me': TED speakers duke it out over a plan to release massive amounts of chalk into the atmosphere

For the last few years, TED has been held in the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, Canada.

TED was founded in 1984, and the first conference was held in Monterey, California. These days, the conference runs from Monday through Friday. People have to apply to go — attendance is capped at 1,800— and it sells out many months in advance. 



The space sits right on the harbor, with wall-to-wall views of the water.



My first stop at the venue each morning is the food. For every meal, TED lays out a buffet of options with detailed ingredient descriptions (including whether they are vegan or gluten-free).



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26 thoughtful Mother's Day gifts under $50

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minted $29+You don't need to spend a lot on your mom for her to know you think she's the best. Hopefully you make her feel that way all year long and don't need a holiday to prove it.

Plus, there are tons of thoughtful gifts you can give her that cost less than $50.

We picked 26 presents mothers will love — even yours. They run the gamut, from a pair of hoop earrings to a box of chocolate-covered strawberries, the perfect case for her phone, or a thrilling read for the beach this summer. 

These ideas are suited for every type of mom. Whether this is her very first Mother's Day or her 40th, whether she's a foodie or a fashionista, there's bound to be a gift she'll love in this list.

Having trouble figuring out what to get your mom for Mother's Day? Browse all of Insider Picks' 2017 Mother's Day gift guides here.

SEE ALSO: 23 gifts your mom actually wants this Mother's Day

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An iPhone case

Let your mom know she's the "Best Mom Ever" or "Mom of the Year" with a fun phone case. Casetify has tons of options for Mother's Day. You can even turn her favorite Instagram and Facebook photos into a custom iPhone or MacBook case if you want. 

Casetify "My Favorite People Call Me Mom" iPhone Case, $35



Matcha tea

There's nothing like a cup of hot tea. Teavana says this matcha powder promotes feelings of energy, vitality, and focus. If Mom's obsessed with getting just the right temperature for her brew, you might also consider buying her an electric kettle.

Teavana Matcha Japanese Green Tea, $24.95



Hoop earrings

Jewelry is a mom no-brainer. Instead of something clunky and oversized, go for a delicate pair of silver hoops she can wear every day.

Catbird Silver Big Hoop Dream Earrings, $48



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10 highly successful people share what they eat for breakfast to have a productive day

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Marilyn Monroe ate two raw eggs whisked into cold milk.

Muhammad Ali devoured two large steaks and 12 eggs, sometimes followed by ice cream.

Franklin D. Roosevelt consumed a hot, jam-filled doughnut every morning.

These 10 successful people, members of The Oracles, share what they usually eat (or don’t) for breakfast to give them the energy to take on the day.

SEE ALSO: 12 lessons I learned from following the morning routines of 5 super successful people

1. Fuel the fire

I make my own “10X Oatmeal”: honey, whole oats, cinnamon, calimyrna figs, 10 raisins, 10 dried cherries, half of a banana, dried blueberries, 10 fresh blueberries, Brazil nuts, walnuts, licorice and filtered water. I also enjoy juicing, which propels my body into action and fuels creativity.

A quick glass of freshly made juice each day will make you a better salesperson, manager, leader, entrepreneur and parent. Fueling your tank correctly is an investment in your greatest asset: you.

Grant Cardone, top sales expert who has built a $500-million real estate empire, and NYT-bestselling author of “Be Obsessed or Be Average”; follow Grant on Facebook or YouTube



2. A balanced routine

I pack a lot of protein into my morning routine. I’m constantly on the go and in between meals as a busy entrepreneur, so I start my day with a vanilla protein milkshake, purified omega-3 fish oil, amino acids and glucosamine for joint health. Add a double espresso and midmorning protein bar for when I’m on the run, and I’m ready to seize the day.

Kevin Harrington, inventor of the infomercial, pioneer of the “As Seen on TV” industry, and original Shark on “Shark Tank” with a $450-million net worth



3. A customized diet

The best breakfast is one that you’ll actually stick to. I’ve tried many diets  —  most recently, The Gracie Diet, which just focuses on food combinations. The pairings are easy to digest, which gives you more energy and health.

Every month, I get my blood tested for nutrient deficiencies (there are a few good ones, like WellnessFX). Then I’ll eat foods with whatever I’m deficient in. Look into home delivery meals  —  they help with adherence when you’re busy, instead of reaching for an unhealthy, but convenient option.

Tai Lopez, investor and advisor to many multimillion-dollar businesses, who has built an eight-figure online empire; connect with Tai on Facebook or Snapchat



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A quick look at what every president back to FDR accomplished in their first 100 days

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A president's first 100 days can be a tire-squealing hustle from the starting line (Franklin Roosevelt), a triumph of style over substance (Jimmy Carter), a taste of what's to come (Ronald Reagan) or an ambitious plan of action that gets rudely interrupted by world events (pick a president).

Here's a snapshot of the first 100 days for US presidents — starting with the one who set the standard for getting big things done fast:

 

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FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT, 1933

Roosevelt came to office in the Great Depression, with one in four workers idle, more than 80 percent of the stock market's value gone, farmers destitute, urban dwellers in breadlines, and banks failing at an alarming rate, eliminating the savings of millions. Fellow Democrats controlled the House and Senate.

FDR immediately declared a temporary national closure of banks to stop panic withdrawals, called a special session of Congress and won passage of an emergency law to stabilize the banking system.

He came forward with a flurry of legislation that set the pillars of the New Deal in place within his first 100 days, "the most concentrated period of U.S. reform in U.S. history," say Alan Brinkley and Davis Dyer in "The Reader's Companion to the American Presidency." More than a dozen sweeping laws were enacted in that time as FDR threw the public purse behind the cause of industrial recovery, agricultural renewal and public works, expanding federal powers in the process. Social Security and much more came later.

FDR's burst of productivity gave rise to U.S. history's 100-day benchmark for new presidents.



HARRY TRUMAN, 1945

"I felt as if I had lived five lifetimes in those first days as president," Truman said of his ascension from vice president upon FDR's death, April 12, 1945, during World War II.

On May 7, Germany surrendered; Japan pressed on.

On Truman's 116th day as president, Aug. 6, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, then on Nagasaki three days later.  Japan surrendered Aug. 14.



DWIGHT EISENHOWER, 1953

The war hero came to power without plans to overturn the status quo in domestic policy and his 100 days unfolded without much of a mark.

The armistice ending the Korean War happened later that year and the domestic achievement for which he has become most known, the interstate highway system, later.



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The 9 biggest bank settlements of all-time

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Last summer, Gallup conducted a poll that revealed Americans' faith in key institutions continued "to lag below historical averages." While the confidence of the American public in a number of institutions, including organized religion, the military, and government entities, had dropped significantly in the last decade, no institution has fallen further than banks.

In June 2006, the same poll showed that 49% of Americans had "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in the nation's financial institutions. By last year, only 27% answered the same, a stunning drop of 22 percentage points. That's not to suggest this lack of faith in our nation's banks isn't deserved. Over the past decade banks have shelled out record amounts in fines and settlements after wronging their account holders in a variety of ways.

Here is a countdown of the nine largest bank settlements in history. Not coincidently, all were paid out in the past decade.

9. JPMorgan Chase: $5.29 billion

In February 2012, 49 states and the federal government reached an agreement, in what is now known as the National Mortgage Settlement, with the five largest banks in the country, including JPMorgan Chase. The settlement was the second largest civil suit settlement in U.S. history, only losing out to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement of 1988.

The five banks agreed to pay out a total of $26 billion in fines; $5.29 billion of which came from JPMorgan Chase. One of the primary offenses the banks were accused of was participating in the practice of robo-signing. While this term meant different things to different banks, the end result was the same: Documents were being signed and notarized prior to the financial crisis without any verification procedures in place for what was being attested to.

Something tells me this won't be the last bank that makes this list from this particular settlement.



8. Credit Suisse: $5.3 billion

Before he left office, President Obama's administration made a major push to resolve the final investigations persisting from the great recession. One of these final settlements was with Credit Suisse, which agreed to fork over $5.3 billion to finally resolve the investigations stemming from the selling of toxic debt prior to the financial crisis. About $2.48 billion of the settlement will be paid as a civil penalty and $2.1 billion will go toward consumer relief.



7. Wells Fargo: $5.35 billion

Wells Fargo's contribution to the $26 billion National Mortgage Settlement was just a shade more than JPMorgan's (see #9). Besides robo-signing, the banks in the settlement were accused of cutting corners on and even losing important mortgage paperwork. Every single state and the District of Columbia, with the exception of Oklahoma, participated in the lawsuit.

Will this be the last bank to make this list from this same settlement? Doubtful.



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Trump has already signed 77 executive actions — here's what each one does

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President Donald Trump's first months in office have been filled with a flurry of action, and he's just getting started.

The 45th president has signed 77 executive actions so far, with far-reaching effects on Americans' lives.

There are technically three types of executive actions, which each have different authority and effects, with executive orders holding the most prestige:

  • Executive orders are assigned numbers and published in the federal register, similar to laws passed by Congress, and typically direct members of the executive branch to follow a new policy or directive. Trump has issued 29 orders.
  • Presidential memoranda do not have to be published or numbered (though they can be), and usually delegate tasks that Congress has already assigned the president to members of the executive branch. Trump has issued 27 memoranda.
  • Finally, while some proclamations— like President Abraham Lincoln's emancipation proclamation — have carried enormous weight, most are ceremonial observances of federal holidays or awareness months. Trump has issued 21 proclamations.

Scholars have typically used the number of executive orders per term to measure how much presidents have exercised their power. George Washington only signed eight his entire time in office, according to the American Presidency Project, while FDR penned over 3,700.

In his two terms, President Barack Obama issued 277 executive orders, a total number on par with his modern predecessors, but the lowest per year average (35) in 120 years. Trump, so far, has signed 29 executive orders in 97 days.

Here's a quick guide to the executive actions Trump has made so far, what they do, and how Americans have reacted to them:

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Executive Order, April 27: Protecting whistleblowers at the VA

This order is intended to protect whistleblowers at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and establishes the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection.

Intending to alleviate the issues that have plagued the VA health system for years, Trump promised this order would help veterans get the care they need.



2 presidential memoranda, April 20 and 27: Steel and aluminum dumping

Trump's memo outlined an investigation his Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was conducting to evaluate how steel "dumping," the practice where other countries sell products at a lower price than they sell at in the US, was affecting American manufacturers, and what the federal government could do to prevent the practice.

US steelmakers, which have been hit lately with dumping from China especially, applauded the effort.

Read the full text of the memo here »

Trump signed a nearly identical order for aluminum imports on April 27.

Read the full text of that memo here »



Executive Order, April 26: Reviewing the federal government's power in education

Trump's order directs Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to review the federal government's role in education, and determine whether states should have more say — power she already has.

Under Obama, the Department of Education used its authority to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice in schools, or to compel colleges to address sexual assault on campus. With this order, Trump said, the role of the federal government will likely be less hands-on, leaving states to make more of their own decisions.

Read the full text of the order here »



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Here's every pick from the first round of the NFL Draft and how it compares to expert predictions

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With the first pick of this year's NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns selected Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett.

The move was not much of a surprise as eight of the nine NFL draft experts we surveyed before the draft were projecting Garrett to be the first pick.

The big surprise came at No. 2 where the Chicago Bears traded up to select North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.

Below, we'll track each pick of the NFL draft and compare those selections to where some of the top draft experts predicted the player to be picked.

1. Myles Garrett, DE (Texas A&M) — Cleveland Browns

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper (ESPN): No. 1 to the Browns

Todd McShay (ESPN): No. 1 to the Browns

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network): No. 1 to the Browns

Rob Rang (CBS Sports): No. 1 to the Browns

The player experts most often projected to be picked here ... Garrett

 



2. Mitchell Trubisky, QB (North Carolina) — Chicago Bears (from the 49ers in a draft-day trade)

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper (ESPN): No. 12 to the Browns

Todd McShay (ESPN): No. 12 to the Browns

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network): No. 12 to the Browns

Rob Rang (CBS Sports): No. 12 to the Browns

The player experts most often projected to be picked here ... DE Solomon Thomas



3. Solomon Thomas, DE (Stanford) — San Francisco 49ers (from the Bears in a draft-day trade)

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper (ESPN): No. 3 to the Bears

Todd McShay (ESPN): No. 3 to the Bears

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network): No. 5 to the Titans

Rob Rang (CBS Sports): No. 2 to the 49ers

The player experts most often projected to be picked here ... Safety Jamal Adams to the Bears



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Here’s every law Trump has signed in his first 100 days

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The Trump administration has been touting the president's achievements as he nears the 100-day mark on Saturday, April 29. 

In anticipation, the White House released a statement on Tuesday praising the president for signing a "slew" of legislation, "despite historic Democratic obstructionism." Republicans control both houses of Congress. 

"President Trump has worked with Congress to pass more legislation in his first 100 days than any president since Truman," the statement said, noting that former president Barack Obama enacted 11 laws during his first 100 days.

While Trump has signed 28 congressional actions since taking office, none are major pieces of legislation. Slightly under half are rollbacks of Obama-era regulations. By contrast, Obama signed the stimulus package into law before his 100th day.

Here are all the laws Trump has signed leading up to his 100th day: 

SEE ALSO: 7 presidential actions Trump blasted Obama for and then did himself

DON'T MISS: Trump has already signed 66 executive actions — here's what each one does

The president signed H.R. 609 on March 13. The bill designates a Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare center in Butler County, Pennsylvania the "Abie Abraham VA Clinic."



Trump signed H.J.R. 40 on February 28. The bill, which is now law, repeals an Obama-era rule which prohibited the mentally disabled from being able to purchase firearms. Obama signed the executive action, which mandated that the Social Security Administration submit names of mentally ill individuals to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, following the San Bernardino terrorist attack in 2015.

Source: Congress



Trump also signed H.R. 255 on February 28, called the Promoting Women In Entrepreneurship Act. The law authorizes the National Science Foundation to support entrepreneurial programs for women.

Source: The White House



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25 celebrity relationships you totally forgot about

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You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince (or princess). Even celebrities know that. Unfortunately for them, they don't get to forget about those frogs as easily as regular folks might. 

With the paparazzi, the internet, and the many gossip magazines out there, their old flings will never die. But just because they won't die, doesn't mean they won't be forgotten from time to time. 

Here are 25 celebrity relationships you've probably forgotten about by now. 

Keira Knightley and Jamie Dornan

Knightley, who was starring in "Pirates of the Caribbean" at the time,dated Dornan back in the early 2000s

Well before the name Christian Grey had ever been thought up, Dornan was just a male model, a nobody, really, compared to the international movie star he was dating. That kind of pressure is what eventually led to their break up after two years of dating.

"There is a big pressure when you go out with someone such as Keira,"Jamie told the Daily Mirror in 2006, after they broke up. "The man is meant to be the alpha in the relationship on the money and power front, and clearly I was not. You feel like you have to be dominant in other areas and that causes problems..." 



Leonardo DiCaprio and Blake Lively

From May to August 2011, these two gorgeous actors couldn't get enough of each other. They were spotted all over Europe holding hands and were seen together stateside before they ended their summer of love

These infamously private stars never went on (or off) the record about their relationship, but it's all history now anyway. By October, Blake had started a relationship with her now husband, Ryan Reynolds.  



Melissa Joan Hart and Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds was cast to work alongside Hart in the 1996 movie "Sabrina The Teenage Witch," which is where their fling started. According to Hart, Reynolds was smitten and even gave her a nice watch on the last day of shooting. 

"He was 17 and I was, like, 19. I was like, 'You're too young for me,'"she told Chelsea Handler in 2013. "But I wasn't sure so I just grabbed him and started kissing him. You get a piece of jewelry like that, you gotta make out with the guy!"

Things didn't end up going any further because Hart had another boyfriend at the time, but she admitted recently that that might have been a mistake.

"We were smitten and cute. He was adorable. He was a really nice guy," she said on Australia's "Studio 10" talk show in March 2017. "I had a boyfriend at the time. [He] probably would have been a great boyfriend. And I didn’t end up with the other guy, so maybe I should have taken a chance!”



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How Kellyanne Conway makes and spends her $39 million fortune

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his campaign manager Kellyanne Conway greet supporters during his election night rally in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 9, 2016.

Kellyanne Conway's climb — from the strategist behind Donald Trump's rise to his campaign manager to his White House counselor — has been closely watched by the media.

When Conway joined the Trump administration, she and her husband, George Conway, a lawyer in New York City, disclosed assets worth up to $39.3 million. Much of that wealth comes from Kellyanne's political-polling business, which she started at 28 in 1995.

Here's how she has amassed her fortune — and spent it — since graduating law school.

SEE ALSO: Report: 'Trump whisperer' Kellyanne Conway just bought an $8 million DC mansion

After graduating from law school at George Washington University, Conway worked as an assistant at a firm headed by Richard Wirthlin, who was President Ronald Reagan's pollster and strategist. She later worked with Newt Gingrich in the 1990s.

Source: The New Yorker



In 1995, at 28, Conway founded The Polling Company. New York magazine reported that Conway quickly recognized "there was money to be made" in advising private corporations and politicians on how women vote.

Source: New York magazine



During the '90s, Conway began making regular TV appearances along with other political commentators like Ann Coulter.



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The 5 best states to live in if you're paying off student debt

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Adjusting to life post-college can be tough — paying rent and bills, financing a social life, and earning an often meager salary is hard enough. 

Slap thousands of dollars in student loan debt on top of that, and it's easy to start feeling helpless.

But choosing the right state to live in could go a long way toward making the transition more manageable. 

But according to new data from student-loan information site Student Loan Hero, repaying your student debt may be more affordable in some US states, thanks to low cost of living and strong earning potential.

Affordability for repayment is defined by the government as loan payments equal to 10% or less of an individual's monthly disposable income. Student Loan Hero found the disposable income of the average worker in every US state (except for North Dakota due to insufficient data) using cost of living data by Coli.org and state mean wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Disposable income for each state was then compared to typical payments on the average student debt balance of a 2014 graduate in each state, based on a 10-year repayment term, assuming a 4% interest rate.

Below, check out the five states where student loan repayment is most affordable. Note that all cost of living figures were adjusted by Coli.org to reflect a national average of 100.

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5. Colorado

Average student loan balance: $25,840

Average annual wage: $51,180

Ratio of student payments to disposable income: 13.86%

Cost of living index: 98.8



4. Washington

Average student loan balance: $24,600

Average annual wage: $54,010

Ratio of student payments to disposable income: 13.33%

Cost of living index: 103.7



3. Wyoming

Average student loan balance: $22,683

Average annual wage: $45,850

Ratio of student payments to disposable income: 13.31%

Cost of living index: 97.2



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A supermodel-backed music festival where tickets cost up to $12,000 turned into a nightmare — here's what happened

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Instead of dancing on the white sand beaches of Great Exuma in the Bahamas, Fyre Festival attendees have found themselves stranded in airports, some without any food or water, unable to get home.

This three-day party, organized by Ja Rule and tech entrepreneur Billy McFarland's company, Fyre Media, was supposed to take place on a private beach in the Bahamas for two weekends, April 28-30 and May 5-7.

But guests, who had spent between $450 and $12,000 on tickets, are describing the festival as a "complete disaster," with half-built tents, delayed flights, and no one around to help.

Take a look:

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The three-day party was supposed to be on a private beach on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas.

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A host of supermodels had promoted it on social media, including Hailey Baldwin, Emily Ratajkowski, and Bella Hadid.

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Major artists were planning to headline the party.



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I made two important changes in my most recent move — and it made the process so much easier

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Moving is the worst. We're all on the same page here, right? Lifting heavy objects is awful, as is moving said objects, as is carefully placing them down once more. 

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The process is tiring and stressful and expensive. Having lived in cities since starting college in 2006, I've moved... too many times in the past 10 years. I moved to Philadelphia, around Philadelphia, to Barcelona, back to Philadelphia, to New York City, and twice during my time here. A lot of moves.

And earlier this year, I did it again.

My wife and I moved from one neighborhood in Brooklyn to another, just 10 or so blocks apart. But this time, we made two crucial changes:

  1. We hired movers (not packers, but movers who would move our boxes and furniture and whatever else from our old place to our new place).
  2. Instead of buying/collecting a bunch of cardboard boxes we'd end up throwing away anyway, we used a rental service that provided strong, re-usable plastic bins in varying sizes. 

The first option isn't viable for everyone, of course. Movers can be expensive (thankfully, ours weren't), and there's always a risk they'll break something (ours totally did).

The second choice we made, however, is viable for most people. And it made a huge difference in how we moved.

We used a service named Gorilla Bins, which came highly recommended by Yelp users.

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Gorilla was suggested by our moving company, and the reviews online were rock-solid. Like this one:

Just completed my 2 weeks stint with Gorilla Bins and I would definitely move with them again. Drop off and pick up is absolutely painless and having no boxes to build/break down/dispose of is such a luxury. From a price perspective, these were actually less expensive than the boxes my moving company offered to provide, and I chose Gorilla over the other reusable packing companies because they offered the 2 sized boxes in their standard package and were still priced competitively against those who were offering fewer total boxes and in just 1 size.



There are other services similar to Gorilla Bins, like Bin-It, which operate in more locations:

Bin-It is a service similar to Gorilla Bins which is offered in New York City, Philadelphia, and Nashville. Here's a video of how it works:

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But something we really loved about Gorilla Bins is the different box sizes. There were medium and large boxes, which helped to break up our stuff into easily movable piles of boxes.

It's easy to overload boxes with heavy stuff, and the smaller boxes helped us to compartmentalize stuff (like heavy books!) into manageable boxes. In so many words: It helped to stop us from overpacking any particular box.



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Google's stock is reaching new highs — here's what Wall Street is saying about the blockbuster quarter (GOOG, GOOGL)

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Larry Page

Alphabet's market cap swelled to more than $630 billion on Friday following the Google parent company's better-than-expected Q1 results a day earlier. 

In addition to growth in advertising revenues, the "other revenue" category saw significant growth in Q1, up 49%, as the company seeks to diversify how it makes money beyond digital ads. Most of those revenues come from Google's cloud services and hardware, like the Pixel phone and Google Home speaker.

As Alphabet's stock rose above $900 on Friday, analysts boosted their price targets and heaped praise on Google's growing collection of money-making products and its ability to maintain solid profit margins even as it spends heavily to beat the competition.

Here's what analysts are saying about Alphabet, in reaction to the earnings report:

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Barclays: BULLISH

Rating: Buy

Price target: $1,065

Comment: "Stepping back from the results, Google is in a really good spot right now given its shareholder friendly buybacks, strong pace of innovation, and a lower multiple than its large cap peers. With I/O around the corner and solid momentum into 2Q, we'd add to positions."

 



Macquarie: BULLISH

Rating: Buy

Price target: $995

Comment: "There is certainly potential long-term upside from Cloud and many emerging areas such as hardware, AI, and Waymo, but we are reiterating our Outperform rating and raising our target to $995 based mostly on continued core growth."



Baird: BULLISH

Rating: Buy

Price target: $1,100

Comment: "Capital discipline remains a key strength... As Google conti ues to invest in key growth areas including mobile, cloud and ML/AI, management reiterated its focus on maintaining high levels of profitability through a measured approach to capital allocation."



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7 ways you're hurting your chances at building wealth, according to 2 self-made millionaires

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David Osborn and Paul Morris

"Wealth is just code for freedom, and freedom is the ultimate gift in life," write entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and self-made millionaires David Osborn and Paul Morris in their new book "Wealth Can't Wait."

Osborn is the operating partner of Keller Williams Realty and managing partner at private equity group Align Capital. Morris is the CEO of the second-largest Keller Williams franchise, located in Beverly Hills, California.

In their book, they outline how to build sustainable wealth — not the kind you get from a "get-rich-quick formula"— by shifting your mindset, overcoming obstacles, cultivating smart habits, and developing a dynamic business.

One of the first steps on the journey to building wealth, Obsorn and Morris say, is identifying and conquering the seven "wealth traps," or ways you could be inhibiting yourself from reaching your goals.

"To build awareness and enhance your state of mind, think of someone who is less talented, less hardworking, less smart, and less of whatever it is you are good at, yet has more wealth than you. The odds are that person has escaped the wealth traps," they write.

Below, check out the seven wealth traps and how to avoid them.

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1. Staying in a comfortable job

It's easy to get comfortable in a job you enjoy, or even seek out a position that aligns with your interests. For example, Osborn and Morris write in their book, a ski instructor who loves to ski or a bartender who loves to meet new people and be social. 

"All of these individuals are getting some subset of their needs met," they write. "But is it enough?"

Osborn and Morris encourage you to use your learned skills to find interests outside of your comfort zone. "Building wealth is a contact sport. It requires movement, action, and impact. Be purposeful and build a network that takes you closer to your goals," they write.



2. Avoiding risk

Fear is a universal feeling. Once you realize you're not alone in that feeling, "ask yourself, 'What is truly at risk?'" Osborn and Morris write.

Remember, if it's a worthwhile endeavor, there will almost certainly be some sort of risk involved.

"We're not going to sugarcoat this — building wealth involves taking risks," they write. "But it's overinflated compared to the risk of doing nothing. The biggest risk in life is not taking one." 

 

 



3. Viewing wealth negatively

We're all brought up around different attitudes about money, whether that's the idea that wealth is glamourous and unattainable, or that it's a sign of greed and corruption. 

Your ability to build wealth effectively hinges on these beliefs, Osborn and Morris said. 

"Celebrate your pursuit of wealth and look at it as a pathway to freedom. And, steer clear from those who think money is a dirty word," they write.



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