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There are over 1,500 billionaires worldwide — here are the 14 countries where the world's richest people live

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  • There are 1,542 billionaires in the world, according to a new report by UBS.
  • More than 560 billionaires live in the US — the most of any country — and they control the most wealth.
  • If current trends continue, the total wealth of Asia's billionaires could overtake US billionaires in four years.

 

The number of commas in your net worth is a status symbol, and Americans have serious bragging rights.

According to a new report from Switzerland-based bank UBS, the US is home to the most billionaires — and billionaire wealth — of any country in the world.

But China and India are catching up quickly.

Three-fourths of the world's newly-minted billionaires from 2016 are from China and India, according to UBS. The countries added 67 and 16, respectively, to their total billionaire count.

If these trends continue, it will take only four years for the total wealth of Asia's billionaires to overtake US billionaires, according to UBS.

But for now, the US maintains the world's largest concentration of billionaire wealth. A total of 563 American billionaires control $2.8 trillion, up from $2.4 trillion last year.

Keep reading to find out the top 14 countries with the most billionaires, and how many live there.

SEE ALSO: The 11 richest millennial billionaires in America

DON'T MISS: Mark Zuckerberg and his college-sweetheart wife, Priscilla Chan, are worth $74 billion — see their houses, cars, and travels

14. Singapore: 21 billionaires



13. Spain: 25 billionaires



12. Turkey: 29 billionaires



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Here’s how much office space $100 million buys you in the world's 11 most expensive cities

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LONDON — Private investors into commercial real estate may be forced to look beyond the world’s leading cities for better value, according to new data from Knight Frank’s 2018 Global Cities report.

Knight Frank has analysed how much prime office space can be acquired for $100 million (£75.8 million) as a guide for private buyers, who accounted for 25% of commercial real estate transactions in 2016 globally.

The most expensive city in the world is almost three times as expensive as its nearest competitor.

Take a look at how much office space $100 million buys:

11. Sydney - 76,280 square feet. Low vacancy rates in Sydney's commercial buildings have driven up rents in recent years.



10. Frankfurt — 75,632 square feet. Brexit has prompted many London-based companies, especially those in the financial services, to look to Frankfurt as a potential city to relocate to.



9. Dublin — 65,717 square feet. Dublin has been in the spotlight since Britain voted to leave the EU, with many EU companies thought to be considering moving staff from London to the Irish capital.



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The most exclusive private members' clubs in 9 major European cities, ranked by price

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While London and New York may be the most well-known for their private members' circuits, a number of European cities also host some chic and secretive clubs that are worth a visit — if you can get through the door, that is.

From a royal haunt in Stockholm to an "independent universe" in Athens or a rooftop haven away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul, Business Insider has scoped out the coolest and most exclusive private members' clubs in 9 of the most stylish major European cities.

So if you're wondering where to be seen on your next city break — or you frequently travel with business across the continent and are looking for the most exclusive place to set down your briefcase — scroll down to discover the best private members' clubs Europe has to offer, ranked in ascending order by the price of an annual membership.

9. Noppe, Stockholm — from €290 (£260 or $343).

Noppe Bar was founded by Count Carl Adam "Noppe" Lewenhaupt, and is apparently the place to be if you fancy rubbing shoulders with Swedish royalty and local celebrities.

Membership privileges include events and concerts arranged at the club. The bar also organises an exclusive golf tournament in the country, a famous summer party, and a shooting cup for its members.

To become a member of Noppe Bar you need two current members as proposers.



8. Salon de Bricolage, Athens — from €500 (£445 or $590).

Founded in 2009, Salon de Bricolage now boasts 3,000 members who can also use a number of other private clubs across the world under their membership.

Its members are from the arts, publishing, fashion, film, and business industries, "who seek and appreciate superior quality, sophistication and understated glamour," according to the club.

"Salon de Bricolage is a philosophy — a club dedicated to its own independent universe," a representative told Business Insider.

The club has two art apartments which are filled with contemporary Greek and foreign art, and can be used for professional presentations, business meetings, and dinners. They were designed by architect Tasos Zeppos.



7. Silencio, Paris — from €600 (£535 or $710).

Founded in 2011 and owned by David Lynch, Silencio says it is a "new kind of members clubs dedicated to creative communities."

Silencio describes itself as a place for encounters, and as "the successor to salons, 17th century Parisian literary circles, the clubs of 18th century London, the Dadaists of the Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich, and the existentialists of the Tabou in Saint-Germain des Pres, as well as cultural landmarks like Le Palace in Paris and Studio 54 in New York."

It may sound a tad pretentious, but by the looks of its Instagram account, it's where the cool crew hang — including the likes of A$AP Rocky and Caecilia Tripp.

The club boasts a photo gallery, a 24-seat cinema, library, smoking room, two bars, and a stage. It's also open until 6.a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Recommended applicants are prioritised, and the sponsor then receives a free month's subscription if the application is accepted.

Under 30s and those living overseas benefit from a discounted rate of €600 a year, or €50 a month. For everyone else there's a standard membership or €900, or for €1,680 with extra benefits.



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RISING STARS: Meet 16 investment bankers age 35 and under doing huge deals

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Climbing Wall Street's ranks as a dealmaker is no easy feat.

Yes, you need math chops and spreadsheet-modeling wizardry. You also need to tolerate, if not relish, working long hours to close the job. Second place is a set of steak knives, remember.

But that alone won't get you far.

The business is all about building relationships and navigating personalities — those of your clients and of your firm. These skills are more nebulous and can take many years to cultivate. That's why it's such an impressive feat to be sourcing and executing serious investment-banking transactions in your early 30s.

We've rounded up some of the rising rainmakers from firms across Wall Street, culled from more than 200 nominations by peers, clients, and financial institutions themselves. Each has made outsized contributions and distinguished themselves at an early age, earning accolades from superiors and clients alike.

Titles aren't everything — some firms have more layers of management than others — but these are your standouts and managing directors of tomorrow. Or, in some cases, today.

Read on for 16 of the most impressive rising stars in Wall Street investment banking, ordered by age.

Glenn Silverstein, 30, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Glenn Silverstein is a top performer in Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s equity capital markets unit, sourcing 15 deals this year across the healthcare sector that pulled in more than $27.5 million in fees for the firm.

The George Washington University grad joined BAML in 2013 after several years at RBS. Silverstein, a vice president, focuses on leading originations for high-growth healthcare companies to fund product development and commercialization. He’s part of a healthcare team that has sourced equity for biotech firms like: Bluebird Bio ($400 million follow-on) — a cancer immunotherapy company that rivals Kite Pharma — and gene therapy firms Audentes (a $75 million IPO) and Regenx (a $139 million IPO).



Moritz Baier, 31, Goldman Sachs

While a teenager in Germany, Moritz Baier was earning thousands of euros dominating millions of competitors in the popular computer game "Diablo II" (yes, he skipped classes; no, the parents of the first-generation high-school graduate didn’t mind). He used some of his winnings to pay for business school at Stanford, and today he’s a senior associate in Goldman Sachs' burgeoning technology investment-banking business, where he helped build and co-leads the digital gaming and e-sports practice.

Along the way, Baier has worked for and advised some of the world’s most influential people. At Stanford, he was a teaching assistant for Condoleeza Rice. In nearly seven years at IBM (18 countries and five continents), he advised CEO Ginni Rometty and other top executives. Since joining Goldman in 2015, he’s advised high-profile companies like IBM and Dell — which includes the largest tech buyout of all time: Dell’s $67 billion acquisition of IT titan EMC.



Christine Ferris, 31, JPMorgan Chase

Christine Ferris is the global cohead of the CLO primary business at JPMorgan Chase, where as executive director she oversees a team of 15 that has completed more than 50 transactions this year totaling $24.2 billion of capital raised to purchase leveraged loans.

Ferris joined the country’s largest bank in 2007 after graduating from Yale with a degree in psychology. She ascended the ranks at JPMorgan in sales and trading, initially focusing on structured credit sales. She was named global head of CLO syndicate in 2013 and promoted to cohead of the primary business in 2016.



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These are the most valuable passports in the world

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  • Arton Capital ranked world passports by the number of countries one can visit without obtaining a visa.
  • The United States ranked sixth this year after being tied for first in 2015.
  • Some of that decline resulted from an international backlash to the Trump administration's controversial travel bans.


The Trump administration has drawn controversy for its efforts to ban travel from Middle Eastern countries like Libya, Syria, and Yemen. Now, its policies may be coming back to bite American citizens.

Finance firm Arton Capital has placed the United States behind 18 countries in its most recent rankings of passport mobility, which measures the number of countries one can visit with a given nation's passport without obtaining a visa.

The United States is tied for sixth in this year's rankings, which marks a steep drop from 2015 when it held a number-one ranking with the United Kingdom. The decline has accelerated since Trump took office, as countries such as Turkey and the Central African Republic have ended their policies of visa-free travel from the United States.

You can see which countries have moved above the United States below. Countries are ranked according to Arton's  "Visa-Free Score," with a higher score resulting in a higher ranking.

SEE ALSO: Some Americans may need a passport to fly domestically in 2018

T10. Latvia — 149 countries



T10. Lithuania — 149 countries



T10. Poland — 149 countries



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8 mind-blowing facts about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' $90 billion fortune

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It's hard to overstate the immensity of a $90 billion fortune.

On Friday, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos became the richest person in the world after third-quarter earnings sent the company's stock soaring.

In addition to founding the online retail behemoth, Bezos owns The Washington Post and an aerospace company, Blue Origin.

Below, check out seven mind-blowing facts about Bezos and his billions.

SEE ALSO: There are over 1,500 billionaires worldwide — here are the 14 countries where the world's richest people live

DON'T MISS: A day in the life of the world's richest person, Jeff Bezos — who made $6.44 billion in one day, wakes up without an alarm, and washes dishes after dinner

Bezos' net worth jumped $6.44 billion in a matter of hours.

Amazon shares jumped more than 8% after the company reported third-quarter earnings on October 26, each share rising by about $79.64 from the previous day's close.

Bezos, as CEO of the company, owns about 81 million shares of Amazon stock according to a recent SEC filing. A little back-of-the-envelope map means he made $6.44 billion in a single day, putting his net worth just over $90 billion.

 



Bezos makes more money in one minute than the average millennial makes in a year.

In the last year alone, Bezos made $19.3 billion.

That equals out to about $52 million per day, over $2 million per hour, and $36,000 a minute, or close to the average millennial salary.



Warren Buffett was worth $30 billion when Bezos became a billionaire — now the Amazon founder is richer.

Bezos became a billionaire in 1998, when Amazon went public. At the time, Buffett was the second richest person in the US, with a net worth of nearly $30 billion

Nearly 20 years later, Bezos is about $9 billion richer than Buffett. 



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14 documentaries on Netflix that are scarier than fiction

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When you think of scary movies, images of monsters and unstoppable killers come to mind. But documentaries can also tell some horrific stories, too.

With Halloween around the corner, we delved into Netflix to highlight some of the most chilling non-fiction movies and TV series. We found everything from Errol Morris' classic that looked inside the mind of a killer, to a UK series that explores nurses who kill their patients.

Here are 14 documentaries that we dare you to binge late at night.

Note: Numerous Netflix titles drop off the streaming service monthly so the availability of titles below may change.

SEE ALSO: The 27 best scary movies on Netflix

1. “Amanda Knox” (2016)

Believe her or not, the murder surrounding Amanda Knox is a chilling piece of modern-day pop culture. This documentary takes a deep dive into all the people surrounding the murder.



2. “Blackfish” (2013)

It’s the documentary that ended the orca whale shows at SeaWorld. We follow the horrific capture of the whales and how they lashed out over the years while being captive performers at the amusement park.



3. “The Confessions of Thomas Quick” (2015)

This documentary looks at Sweden’s most infamous serial killer who confessed to more than 30 murders then shockingly recanted.



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11 trendy superfoods that could be the next kale

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  • There's no denying that kale packs a ton of health benefits but its days as a superfood is coming to an end.
  • Here are the superfoods you should be stocking up on, according to nutritionists. 

 

Tired of kale everything? Try one of these insanely healthy veggies to mix up your eating routine (top nutritionists are!).

 

Swiss chard

It looks like kale, but we must say — it's prettier. Swiss chard might have white, yellow, red, or bright green stems.

"Swiss chard is a cruciferous vegetable like kale," says Katrine van Wyk, holistic health coach and author of "Best Green Eats Ever.""All cruciferous vegetables have been shown to have potent cancer-fighting abilities." Just one cup of Swiss chard serves up more than 700 percent of your daily vitamin K requirement (important for bone health). The veggie is also rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from environmental damage and stress from toxins.

Try it: Swiss Chard can be a tasty addition to soup, quiches, pasta, and more. Sauté in olive oil with zest from one orange for about four minutes until the chard wilts. Toss with juice from the orange, salt, and pepper.



Kelp

Kelp is packed with magnesium, iron, and calcium, which can promote healthy bones, skin, and hair. What's more, its high iodine content helps the thyroid function properly. (The thyroid regulates the body's energy production; a sluggish thyroid can cause weight gain. Here are some ways to keep your thyroid happy and healthy.)

"Kelp stands apart from traditional greens because it has certain enzymes that are found only in sea vegetables," notes Jackie Newgent, RDN, nutritionist and author of "The With or Without Meat Cookbook."

Try it: Mix one cup of kelp with three tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon honey. Add to hot, sautéed potatoes for a savory dish.



Daikon radish

A staple in Asian cuisine (daikon is Japanese for "great root"), this white root vegetable adds a subtle bitterness to your meal, along with potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. "Eating bitter food helps us keep sweet cravings in check," says van Wyk. "This is an easy one to throw in with other vegetables." (Here are what some of your other food cravings might mean.)

Try it: Mix slices of daikon radish with your other favorite veggies — carrots, red peppers, etc.— and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven at 425 degrees until tender (time will depend on your mix of vegetables).



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Meet the investors age 35 and under making big bets and shaking up money management

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Introducing the Rising Stars in Asset Management age 35 and under.

We scoured our contacts for ideas on who we should include, receiving recommendations from bosses, colleagues, recruiters and others working in the asset management industry. The editors made final decisions.

We've included people with a variety of roles and experiences, from companies including D.E. Shaw, State Street, Fidelity, BlackRock, Bridgewater, Point72, Millennium, AllianceBernstein, Och-Ziff, and Vanguard.

Some have risen to senior roles within established firms. Take Karen Karniol-Tambour, 32,who oversees research and about 100 staffers at Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge-fund firm with $160 billion. We've also included Eric Evans, a 26-year-old director of research at Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers, a New York hedge fund.

Others have put up particularly strong numbers. Brian Lempel, 35, who manages about $12 billion at Fidelity, was up about 44% in his portfolio for the first half of this year.

Others have embarked on launching their own companies, like Fahmi Quadir, 27, who, after making an impressive short bet on Valeant, is launching a short-selling-focused hedge fund, Safkhet Capital.

We came across many talented people, and this list is by no means comprehensive. To be eligible, we asked that nominees be based in or around the New York area, age 35 or under, and distinguished in some way from the pack.

Eric Evans, 26, Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers

Evans, 26, is head of research and an investment analyst at Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers, a hedge-fund firm in New York that manages more than $1.8 billion.

Evans was appointed head of research at age 25, in April 2016. His responsibilities include leading process enhancement and the cost-management effort at the firm. That includes figuring out how to make the investment teams work more efficiently, developing tools that help the firm monitor skills and behavioral biases.

Evans also manages relationships with more than 100 counterparties that work with Weiss.

As an investment analyst, Evans focuses on investing in energy stocks and derivatives, one of several sectors Weiss invests in. Evans got his start at the firm as a summer intern ahead of his senior year of college at the University of Florida. He worked at Citi as an analyst in leveraged finance before moving back to Weiss.

A Miami native, Evans holds a bachelor's and master's degree in finance from the University of Florida, which he completed in four years.



Fahmi Quadir, 27, Safkhet Capital

Quadir, 27, is launching a short-selling-focused hedge fund, Safkhet Capital. The fund, which is targeting a $200 million soft close for next year, will focus on betting against fraudulent companies.

Quadir previously worked at Deallus Consulting, where she did investigative work for pharmaceutical clients. One of the companies she came across was Valeant Pharmaceuticals, which became valuable when she moved to hedge fund Krensavage Asset Management as an analyst. There, she initiated a short position on Valeant in June 2015 and continued to press as her conviction increased, leading to major gains for the fund as the stock plummeted.

Quadir holds a bachelor's degree in math and biology from Harvey Mudd College.



Jesse Reinherz, 27, Millennium Management

Reinherz, 27, is a stock-focused portfolio manager at Millennium Management, a $35 billion New York-based hedge-fund firm. He focuses on consumer and tech investing.

Reinherz joined Millennium earlier this year, and is one of the youngest portfolio managers in the firm's history. He previously was a senior investment analyst at Moore Capital, and worked on the sell side at Stifel, where he covered the beverage sector.

He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and math from Boston University.



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14 mistakes you're making that are causing you to look older than you really are

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Putting time and effort into your appearance can make you look younger. 
  • Looking your age is less about trying to be trendy and more about being comfortable and confident. 


No matter how young or old you are, we can agree that we all want to look and feel our best. But there are a few mistakes that people are making every day that cause them to look older than they really are.

Some of these issues have quick fixes while others require long-term tips to make sure you look and feel great. Keep reading to see the 11 things that could be aging you, and how to fix it.

You are holding onto old trends.

Janice Hurley, a professional image expert, has found that people have trouble letting go of past trends, which can seriously date their look.  

"Believe it or not, men still wear pleated pants, and Tommy Bahama large patterned shirts and women hang on to those old polyester suits with the matching jackets and wide-legged pants," Hurley told INSIDER.

Wearing these pieces can show that your style isn't current, but remember, "fashions fade, style is eternal." There are some classic pieces that you can rework or add to your updated wardrobe, just maybe skip cloning outfits from years past.



You are not thinking about your brand.

You don't have to live your entire life according to your personal brand, but dressing the part will help you match your look with your values and interests.

Instead of focusing on how to look your age or younger, pay attention to how your personality can shine through your clothes. Hurley has a great exercise that she has her clients do for this very purpose.

"I ask my clients to write down three adjectives in terms of how they want to be perceived," she says. "Then [they] look at every item of clothing after they try it on to see if that outfit creates that impression when worn."

Being true to yourself will keep you feel confident, which will in turn make you look more youthful.



You wear clothes that don't fit.

Getting the right fit in everything from your bra to your shoes can transform your look. Sometimes the style of the clothes isn't the problem — it's the way they fit. 

"If [my clients] would understand that fit is more important than anything else they could rid their closet of clothes that no longer serve them," Hurley says. Replacing old, worn, or ill-fitting clothing will take less effort than replacing everything you own. 



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Nintendo's new Mario game is a great argument for buying a Nintendo Switch

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"Super Mario Odyssey" is excellent.

Surprise!

Super Mario Odyssey

It's so good, in fact, that you should seriously consider buying a Nintendo Switch just to play it. Really!

Here are just a few reasons why "Super Mario Odyssey" is so great:

  • It feels brand new, despite starring a decades-old character.
  • It looks far better than it should on the Switch, a console that's not as powerful as its rivals.
  • And it represents a fun evolution of the long-running franchise; where in the past you could play as only one of a handful of characters, you can now take over and play dozens. 

There's so much more to say about "Odyssey," so let's dive in.

SEE ALSO: The Nintendo Switch is having an incredible run so far, and the future looks even brighter

DON'T MISS: Here's what critics are saying about 'Super Mario Odyssey,' the newest hit game for the Nintendo Switch

WARNING: Spoilers ahead!

I'm going to speak explicitly about "Super Mario Odyssey," including about its story and gameplay — this is a review, after all. So, if you don't want anything spoiled, turn back!

 



"Super Mario Odyssey" doesn't waste your time with a bunch of needless backstory.

The premise of "Odyssey" is delightfully quick and simple.

Mario's chronic nemesis, Bowser, has kidnapped his longtime love interest, Princess Peach, and is forcing her into marriage. Mario's not into that, which is seemingly why Bowser's doing it in the first place. He shreds Mario's hat and takes off in an airship. Typical!

But also whatever, right? How much motivation do you need to take out a villainous turtle dressed like a pimp?

Super Mario Odyssey

Relax: All of this plot setup plays out quickly, and you can get on with the game in just a few minutes.



"Odyssey" jumps right into the action.

After falling from Bowser's airship, Mario lands in a world ruled by ghosts shaped like hats — a convenient twist given what Bowser just did to his cap. One such ghost hat, named Cappy, befriends Mario and offers to team up on a mission to save their respective significant others. Mario dons Cappy, and they go on their way.

Cappy is the key new element at the heart of "Odyssey." Mario can use Cappy to capture and control various things, both living and not.

You can start throwing around Cappy and controlling other characters and objects pretty much immediately. Before I fought a boss or even found the Odyssey, the all-important airship Mario uses to travel from kingdom to kingdom, I'd captured a frog and done some insane things.



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The best bets from this Saturday's college football slate

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Last weekend was when college football officially started to get wild, as almost every game is now do-or-die for the top teams in the country.

This week there's even more excitement to be seen on the field, with Penn State and Ohio State playing what could be an elimination game for the College Football Playoff and teams like Miami and TCU still hoping to run the table to earn one of the four coveted postseason spots.

As the season goes on, judging the motivations of these players becomes more and more vital to gaining a gambling edge. After a 3-4 week, we're trying to get back on the horse and keep up our winning season betting against the spread. So let's strap in and get to picking on another week of college football action.

All lines are courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.

LAST WEEK: 3-4
OVERALL: 30-26

Penn State (+6.5) over Ohio State

I attended the Penn State game last weekend against Michigan and am now convinced that Saquon Barkley is capable of scoring any time he touches the ball. This game has all the makings of a classic and could determine which of these two teams makes the playoff. We've seen the Buckeyes fall short at home before, so I like Penn State to keep this one close and even win outright.



Notre Dame (-7.5) over NC State

Notre Dame absolutely rolled USC last weekend and made me look like a dunce for backing the Trojans. Maybe I'm overreacting, but I don't want to be played for a fool two weeks in a row.



Washington (-18) over UCLA

Last week I picked against UCLA because of all the money they've cost me this year... and they proceeded to take even more on my money. But I was just a week early! Chris Peterson's Huskies are going to roll over the Bruins. Just double whatever you lost last week against UCLA and bet it here. In fact triple it. This UCLA is going to give me my money back if I have to squeeze it out of them.



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What kind of shopper you are, according to your zodiac sign

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  • Being materialistic is a natural tendency. 
  • Whether you love to splurge on lavish clothing or over-the-top experiences, every sign has something they can't resist.
  • Here are your secret obsessions and guilty pleasures, according to your sign. 

It is only natural to be materialistic. After all, we are spiritual beings in a physical body. But, it can affect your personal, social and even professional life. Read on to see what your star sign secret obsessions and guilty pleasures are.

ARIES: Any activity that shows everyone you are number one.

Shopping style: You are an impulse buyer and thrive on being the first in your inner circle to parade around in the hottest new trends. You get tempted easily whether you are shopping online or window shopping.

Aries image: Appearance is important to an Aries and you enjoy projecting an image of success. You view yourself as a champion and do your best to look the part.

Guilty pleasures: Working out at the hottest gym in town, flashy wrist watches, or any activity that shows everyone that you are number one!



TAURUS: Gourmet chocolates and fine wines.

Shopping style: You fancy the finer things in life, Taurus, and are a sucker for luxurious and gorgeous goodies. You don’t mind putting down some major cash on expensive designer labels that boast a classic design, which will never go out of style.

Taurus image: You carry yourself flawlessly and can usually be found in fabulous fabrics such as cashmere or velvet. Soft and cozy items are ideal since comfort is a must for you.

Guilty pleasures: Egyptian cotton bedding, gourmet chocolates and fine wines, or anything that comes dressed in the infamous blue Tiffany’s box.



GEMINI: Anything that stimulates your mind and keeps you eagerly engaged.

Shopping style: You have the unique talent to shop all day and not purchase a single thing. You enjoy looking stylish but prefer not to make a big fuss about your wardrobe. You shop when you are in need of something and try to acquire everything on your list in one day.

Gemini image: You appear younger than your actual age, almost childlike, and come across as entertaining and innocent, which attracts lots of different personality types.

Guilty pleasures: Electronic gadgets, books on tape, magazines, or a collection of challenging puzzles. Anything that stimulates your mind and keeps you eagerly engaged.



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The best Mexican restaurant in America is a fancy taqueria that costs $157 a head

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The world's restaurant bible has named a champion of Mexican cuisine.

San Francisco's Californios has become the first and only Mexican restaurant in North America to receive the illustrious two-star designation from the Michelin Guide, a restaurant rating system that makes or breaks fine-dining spots. Two stars is the second highest accolade.

Michelin revealed its 2018 guide to spots in the Bay Area on Wednesday. The region, which includes San Francisco and wine country, received a total 55 Michelin stars — including seven three-starred restaurants.

Here's what it's like to eat at Californios, the best Mexican restaurant in the US.

SEE ALSO: The San Francisco area is the new fine-dining capital of America — here are the top restaurants

Californios brings a new restaurant concept to San Francisco's Mission District: "Mex luxe."

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San Francisco is full of casual taquerias where you can eat a gut-busting Mission-style burrito. But Californios puts a fine-dining spin on the city's most beloved cuisine.

We tried 8 of the best burritos in San Francisco — here's the champion »



Californios offers a nightly tasting menu of about 16 courses that changes with the seasons.

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These Americans are changing the world — and they're all under 40

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Each year, the World Economic Forum selects innovative and socially-minded young people to receive its Young Global Leaders award.

Awardees, who are recognized for making considerable contributions to their field and society, are all under the age of 40, and 20 of them hail from the US this year.

This year's Young Global Leaders class includes leaders from an array of backgrounds. Some are political and and community leaders, others are inventors, CEOs, philanthropists, and scientists working on revolutionary ideas.

Once chosen by the WEF, these leaders are a part of the program for five years, and they attend meetings, participate in initiatives and research, and work with the rest of the WEF's community.

Here are the 20 US leaders making a worldwide impact.

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Feng Zhang is a professor at MIT

Why he made the list: Zhang is "one of the most acclaimed young scientists in the world and a pioneer of CRISPR, the breakthrough gene-editing technique that lets scientists manipulate the genetic code of organisms."



Adam Kinzinger is a Republican congressman from Illinois

Why he made the list: Kinzinger is "a former armed forces pilot and Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives who has emerged as a champion for improving the lives of veterans."



Aja Brown is the mayor of Compton, California

Why she made the list: Brown is "the youngest mayor to ever be elected in Compton, California, whose 'New Vision for Compton' is a revitalization strategy centered on 12 key principles that focus on family values, quality of life, economic development and infrastructural growth. She received the National Action Network Martin Luther King Award."



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The 17 best Instant Pot recipes on Pinterest

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  • The Instant Pot is seven things in one: a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, porridge maker, sauté pan, steamer, and even a yogurt maker.
  • People love how easily and quickly you can make meals with an Instant Pot.
  • There are tons of recipes on Pinterest, from Korean chicken meatballs to Oreo cheesecake.

 

People love the Instant Pot for its ability to cook meals at drastically quicker speeds than traditional cooking methods and other kitchen appliances. 

The seven-functions-in-one device even boasts a fan page on Facebook with almost 700,000 members, and has an incredible 4.6 stars on Amazon with almost 22,000 reviews.

Pinterest is full of Instant Pot recipes, which run the gamut from breakfast to dinner to dessert.

Keep scrolling for 17 of the best Instant Pot recipes, according to Pinterest.

Lasagna soup

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Cashew butter chicken

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Mongolian beef

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38 celebrities you didn't realize got their start on Australian soap operas

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Australia is known for is beautiful beaches, weird animals, and of course, Vegemite, but did you know that it has produced some of the biggest stars in Hollywood today?

"Neighbours" and "Home and Away" are Australia's longest-running soaps and have kick started the careers of the many famous Aussies you see in Hollywood today.

Combined they have:

  • won two and have been nominated for seven Oscars
  • Won two and have been nominated for 14 Golden Globes
  • Won two Emmys
  • Won one and have been nominated for four Grammys

Here are 38 people who launched their acting and music careers from these two iconic soaps.

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe moved to Australia from New Zealand and starred as Kenny Larkin on "Neighbours" in 1987.

After much success in the Australian film industry, Crowe made his way to the US in the mid-90s. Since then, he has starred in major films such as "Gladiator,""A Beautiful Mind," and "American Gangster." 

He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and won an Oscar in 2001 for his performance in "Gladiator." 



Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth played Kim Hyde on "Home and Away" from 2004 to 2007. 

After departing the soap opera, Hemsworth moved to Hollywood and has starred in many huge franchises such as "Thor,""The Avengers," and "Snow White and the Huntsman." 



Kylie Minogue

Before Kylie Minogue hit international fame as a pop star, she played Charlene Robinson on "Neighbours" from 1986 to 1988 — permed hair and all. 

Her on-screen marriage to Scott Robinson was watched by over 20 million people around the world. 

During her time on "Neighbours," she signed a record deal and has been singing and performing ever since. Hit singles include "Can't Get You out of my Head" and "Spinning Around." 

Minogue has been the host of "The Voice" in both Australia and the UK.  



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The most bizarre, outlandish documents from the newly released JFK files

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  • Thousands of previously classified files related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination have been released.
  • They detail things like Lee Harvey Oswald's activities leading up to the shooting, bizarre tip-offs before Kennedy's and Oswald's deaths, and the CIA's efforts to overthrow Fidel Castro.


President Donald Trump on Thursday approved the release of more than 2,800 previously classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of former President John F. Kennedy.

The trove of documents, released late on Thursday by the National Archives, offer up an array of details around the assassination itself, the ensuing investigation, and the government's foreign-policy endeavors.

Here are some highlights:

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US officials wanted to offer just $0.02 for the killing of Fidel Castro.

One document details a plot orchestrated by Kennedy Administration officials— called Operation Bounty — which sought to offer various financial rewards to Cubans for "killing or delivering alive known Communists."

The main objectives for Operation Bounty were to overthrow the Cuban government and "to put pressure on Cuban Communists by creating distrust and disunity," according to the document.

The US planned to drop a series of leaflets throughout Cuba informing citizens of the rewards and explaining the terms. The proposed payments ranged from $100,000 for government officials and $57,700 for "department heads." Castro, however, appeared to merit a different reward.

"One final leaflet may be deemed advisable and that one announcing a .02¢ reward for the delivery of Castro," the document said.



Oswald met with a Soviet official affiliated with the KGB's 'Assassination Department' just weeks before shooting Kennedy.

Just weeks before Kennedy's assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald met with a known KGB officer at the Soviet Embassy in Mexico City, according to a CIA document.

The CIA learned of the meeting — which occurred on September 28, 1963 — through an October 1 phone call it intercepted between Oswald and an embassy guard.

The call revealed that Oswald had met with the consul, Valeriy Vladimirovich Kostikov, whom the CIA referred to as "an identified KGB officer" who was affiliated with the KGB's 13th Department, "responsible for sabotage and assassination."

During the call, Oswald spoke in broken Russian, identified himself by name, and asked the guard who answered the phone if there was "anything new concerning the telegram to Washington." According to the document describing the call, the guard checked and told Oswald that a request had been sent, but nothing had yet been received.

One FBI liaison officer speculated that Oswald's meeting with Kostikov at the embassy had been to "get Soviet support for a US passport or visa matter," the document said.

The document does not speculate or conclude that Oswald acted against Kennedy on Russian instructions or with KGB assistance.



A local newspaper in England got a bizarre tip-off just minutes before the assassination.

A British reporter for the Cambridge News received a phone call just 25 minutes before Kennedy was shot, and was instructed to "call the American Embassy in London for some big news" before the anonymous tipster hung up, according to an FBI document.

After the reporter learned of the assassination, he informed local police about the call, who passed the information along to MI5, Britain's domestic security agency. MI5 then informed the FBI of the call, and described the Cambridge News reporter as "a sound and loyal person with no security record."

The FBI appeared to take the information seriously — it was sent through to the highest levels of the agency, including then-Director J. Edgar Hoover.

The current staff of the Cambridge News appeared shocked on Friday after the document was released. The paper's political correspondent Josh Thomas tweeted that staff will "get to the bottom of this."

 



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THEN AND NOW: The largest city in every state

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The transformations of the past centuries have changed pretty much everything — especially where we live.

Here's a comparison of what the largest city in each state looks like now compared to centuries or decades past. Looking at them, we can see how life has changed. Once upon a time, this country was dominated by railroads and smoke-spewing factories. Now our cities are sleeker and cleaner, but also much, much bigger.

For this list, we counted a "biggest" city as the one with the greatest population in its state today. We compared modern photos to old air-view photos, street-level photos, and even some pre-photography drawings. Keep in mind that some of the older photos, cataloged in the Library of Congress, don't always have precise dates.

Here are the biggest cities in each state, now and then.

Alabama: Here's what the skyline of Birmingham looks like.

The historical district has the best buildings.



The city was much more sparse in 1906.

One feature of older cities are the much wider streets, which often had streetcars instead of automobiles.



Alaska: Anchorage is the state's most thriving city.

Look at those mountains!



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PICTURED: Celebrations and protests as Catalonia declares independence from Spain

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LONDON — Spaniards took to the streets on Friday night and into Saturday morning to either celebrate or protest Catalonia's declaration of independence.

Catalan's regional parliament voted to leave Spain on Friday, leading to celebrations in the capital of Barcelona and protests in the unionist heartlands of Madrid.

The Spanish government fired the regional government in response and has enacted direct rule, leaving the region's future in doubt.

Scroll down to see pictures of what's going on across Spain and to understand the background of the constitutional crisis:

Catalan is a northeastern region of Spain, home to 2.75 million people. The region's capital is Barcelona and Catalan is one of the most economically important regions to Spain.



The region has its own language and unique culture and was largely autonomous prior to the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s. The region regained some autonomy in 1975 but many in the region have long felt it deserved full independence.



Tensions have flared in the post-financial crisis era, with many Catalonians feeling they unfairly subsidised the rest of the country.



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