• The world's richest people always travel in style. 
• From private jets and yachts to custom excursions, vacations for the super rich are perfectly planned.
• One travel company, Abercrombie & Kent, shared the itinerary for a 25-day, 6-continent tour that costs $150,000. 

For many of us, glacier hiking in Patagonia, whale watching in Australia, and stargazing in Easter Island are merely pipe dreams. 

For the mega-rich, that's all accomplished in one month of the year. 

Those in the upper echelon of wealth value travel like the rest of us, except their experiences are vastly different. Instead of reading travel blogs, consulting hot travel lists, and scouring the internet for cheap airfare deals, the mega-rich often outsource their vacation planning to luxury travel agencies.

Abercrombie & Kent is one such company. The travel and concierge service transports guests on its fleet of private jets and chartered mega-yachts with the exclusivity and five-star treatment millionaires are so accustomed. 

Its portfolio of luxury family tours ranges widely, including trips such as origami and kimono dressing lessons in Japan, riding in a tuk-tuk through a Tanzanian village, gladiator combat lessons in Rome, and kayaking among the giant tortoises in the Galápagos Islands.

But one of Abercrombie & Kent's must luxurious experiences is Around the World, a 25-day journey through 7 countries and 6 continents for $150,000 per person. 

Below, a closer look at the Around the World itinerary — how the mega-rich travel the world. 

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Day 1: Miami

The trip begins in Miami, where travelers mix and mingle during the first night. They stay at the Four Seasons, and enjoy the fitness centers and on-site restaurants. The global adventure begins in the morning. 

Days 2 - 4: Nicaragua

Board a private jet and depart the US for Nicaragua. 

Guests arrive at the luxurious Mukul Resort and Spa, situated on the country's Emerald Coast.  There's no shortage of adventurous and exhilarating activities in Nicaragua. Explore the cloud forest on foot and from up above on a zip line. Or, there's the option to sport fish, take in a round of golf, or pedal around on a bicycle. 

The ultra-rich can also imbibe the country's finest rums and try their hands at cigar rolling. 

Days 5 - 7: Chile

Arrive in the Southern Hemisphere via private jet and board the adventure vessel 'Skorpios III.' 

One of the best ways to explore the pre-historic Patagonian fjords, glaciers, and rocky crags is by water. The region is rich with wildlife so it's not uncommon to spot dolphins, grey foxes, Patagonian puma, or Andean condors. An expert glaciologist is on hand to lead glacier climbing tours for the ultra rich as well.

"God of War," which launches as a PlayStation 4 exclusive on April 20, is a major technical achievement that raises the bar for all other video games.

While we've already shared many of our (very positive) thoughts on the game itself, we also wanted to highlight the important ways in which "God of War" nails the little details.

Take a look:

1. "God of War" kills the loading screen, and it's a beautiful thing.

Sony's Santa Monica Studios did something with "God of War" that's never been done before in a video game: It's made a complete video game that takes place in one continuous shot, in real time, with no loading screens at all. The game's cinematics, or movies where you don't control the characters, are seamlessly woven into the actual meat of the game, where you play, fight, and explore. The result is a level of intimacy and immersion rarely explored in the video game medium.

2. You can pause and quit the game at any time — even in the middle of a fight, or a cinematic.

This is a nice little touch that only some of the best video games do, but it's certainly appreciated here in "God of War." Since the game does take place in one continuous shot, it makes it feel like you can "pause the movie" at any given time, and come back whenever you feel. It's a game that respects the player's time.

3. Characters will tell stories — but not if you're in the middle of an activity.

Without giving anything away, you'll meet plenty of different characters on your journey, and some of them even come along with you.

And it's great to have company, because the side characters in "God of War" have lots of great dialogue and stories to share — but the game is extremely good at timing these things so you're not getting an important speech in the middle of a fight.

The game saves these great quiet moments for when you're not close to any action — like while you're on the way to a destination, for example. It's a subtle touch that shows an understanding of how and when to keep the player engaged.

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• Online learning sites Coursera and edX allow you to audit classes from top universities for free.
• For additional fees, you can gain access to course certificates, assignments, tests, and even receive a final grade. 
• Course topics vary widely — from business management to social justice, food science to structural engineering — there's something for everyone.

Every year, US News & Reports releases its ranking of the top universities in the country. These schools are renowned for their rigorous academic and research programs, professors and faculty members with resumes packed with accomplishments, and beautiful campuses — but they're not easy to get into, nor are they affordable to attend. 

Thankfully, online learning sites like Coursera and edX are helping to increase access to high-quality education for everyone. Their free and low-priced courses are taught by instructors from the best universities and academic institutions around the world, allowing anyone to advance their education, professional goals, or personal interests. 

Both Coursera and edX allow you to audit any course for free. You get access to course materials and follow along with the class as it progresses. For an additional $40 to $160 (depending on the course) on edX, you receive a verified certificate that you can include in your resume or on your LinkedIn profile. Meanwhile, expanded access to Coursera courses includes assignments, tests, and a final grade, and costs $29 to $99 per course. 

Coursera and edX also each offer in-depth specializations that require some more commitment and help learners develop the professional skills that are in demand in their industries today. 

A decade ago, you wouldn't have been able to easily take classes from these top-ranked schools. Now, you can. We rounded up the Coursera and edX courses from each of the schools so you can skip directly to your favorite university, or browse all that each has to offer. 

Take online classes from the following top 14 universities in the country. 

1: Princeton University

Browse all courses from Princeton University at Coursera here

• Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies, 11 weeks, available at Coursera
• Effective Altruism, 9 weeks, available at Coursera
• Computer Architecture, 11 weeks, available at Coursera
• Imagining Other Earths, 24 weeks, available at Coursera

Browse all courses from Princeton University at edX here

• Making Government Work in Hard Places, 8 weeks, available at edX
• Global History of Capitalism, 6 weeks, available at edX
• The Art of Structural Engineering: Bridges, 9 weeks, available at edX

2: Harvard University

Browse all courses from Harvard University at edX here

• CS50's Computer Science for Business Professionals, 6 weeks, available at edX
• Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science, 6 weeks, available at edX
• Masterpieces of World Literature, 12 weeks, available at edX
• The Opioid Crisis in America, 7 weeks, available at edX
• Data Science: R Basics, 4 weeks, available at edX
• Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract, 8 weeks, available at edX

3: University of Chicago

Browse all courses from University of Chicago at Coursera here

• Modeling Climate Change, 8 weeks, available at edX
• Critical Issues in Urban Education, 12 weeks, available at edX

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• Apple's iPad and Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet may look similar on paper, but we put their hardware, software, overall value, and third-party app support under a microscope and the iPad was a clear winner.
• Not only is it more powerful, but it's capable enough to replace your "real computer" with relative ease. That said, the Fire HD 10 was a worthy competitor, and may still be worth getting depending on your tablet needs.
• The latest iPad came out this week; it supports the Apple Pencil and you can pick up for $329 at Best Buy.

SEE ALSO: The 9 best iPhone and iPad accessories I use every day

Hardware: The iPad is hands-down the most powerful tablet under $500, but the Fire 10 HD holds its own better than any other budget-friendly option.

If you looked at the basic tech specs for both the iPad and Fire HD 10, it would be easy to think they were evenly matched. Both tablets have 32GB of storage, 2GB of memory, a built-in smart assistant, quad-core processor, roughly 10 inch screens, and get 10 hours of battery life. If you look a little closer, though, the iPad is the more powerful of the pair overall. 

• Screen: The iPad's screen has a resolution of 2,048 × 1,536, which is a fair bit higher than the Fire HD 10's 1920 x 1080 display.
• Processor: Apple's line of A-series processors is incredibly powerful, and the four in the new iPad run at a speed of 2.36Ghz. The Fire HD 10's processors run at 1.8Ghz.
• Memory: While the speed of memory can vary, what gives the iPad the edge in this category is how its used. Instead of allocating all of its memory to a single on-screen app, the iPad lets you use two apps at once.
• Storage: The Fire HD 10 actually wins this round because you can easily upgrade its storage by popping in a MicroSD card. With the iPad, what you see is what you get.
• Voice assistant: The Fire HD 10 wins again, since Alexa beat Siri in our voice assistant pop quiz.
• Battery life: The iPad has had solid, 10-hour battery life since the first model was released in 2010. I was able to try the Fire HD 10, though, and its battery life was just as impressive, so in this way both tablets are evenly matched.

Winner: If raw power and multitasking are important to you, the iPad is the only tablet you should consider.

Software: The new version of iOS makes the iPad feel more capable than ever, which is why it handily won this round.

Raw power is important in the tech world, but so is software. The iPad runs iOS 11, the same operating system that runs on the iPad Pro and iPhone.The Fire HD 10 runs Fire OS 5, codenamed "Bellini," which runs on every other model of Fire Tablet. I've gotten to use devices using both operating systems, and the iPad wins this category by a landslide. 

It's hard to overstate how good iOS has gotten on the iPad over the last year. You can use multiple apps simultaneously and stash your most-used apps in a dock. These features let you use an iPad more like a traditional computer — at least that's how I use my iPad Pro— instead of just another way to browse the web and watch shows on Netflix. New features are added to iOS on an annual basis, and Apple supports its devices for long enough that the iPad you buy today will only get more capable with age.

Fire OS, on the other hand, is built around activities like reading, watching video, and listening to music; preferably all within Amazon's content ecosystem (but also via Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify). The first time you turn on a Fire Tablet and log into your Amazon account, Fire OS will automatically begin populate it with your Kindle Books, Amazon Video playlists, and Prime Music or Amazon Music libraries. Don't get me wrong, this you-centered approach to tech is very welcome, but it makes the Fire HD 10 feel more like really cool place to kill time rather than a ticket to adventure.

Winner: The latest version of iOS was tailor-made to make the iPad feel more powerful and capable, which is why Apple wins this round.

Overall value: Apple and Amazon have different ways of providing value to their customers, and Amazon's strategy gives the Fire HD 10 the edge.

Not everyone can afford to spend a lot to get the "latest and greatest," tech, which is why it's important to consider value when buying an expensive gadget. 

Apple's approach to value is to keep an item at a set price, but improve its hardware and software every year. This year's iPad costs just as much as last years, but it has a better processor and support for the Apple Pencil. This is a valid strategy, but it doesn't change the fact that an iPad costs north of $300.

The Fire HD 10 costs $150, and while its hardware and software are less capable, it's price makes it much more attainable. That's doubly true since you can split its price into five payments of $30 through Amazon with no interest or added fees. The fact that you can pay $45 (Amazon charges full sales tax upfront) right now and have a Fire HD 10 at your door in two days for Amazon Prime members is a lot more compelling. 

Winner: Apple and Amazon both have valid tactics for providing value, but it's undeniable that Amazon's is more compelling, so the Fire HD 10 wins this round.

With the simplicity and convenience of keeping up to date on the biggest stories in the world through two earbuds, podcasts are becoming an increasingly popular medium for people to get their news.

Given the high interest level of the public into knowing everything that is going on with President Donald Trump's administration, news organizations that cover politics have plunged head-first into the audio space.

Here are 10 must-listen political podcasts to add to your list:

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"The Daily"

The political podcast setting the pace these days is "The Daily" from The New York Times.

After hosting its campaign podcast "The Run-Up" before the 2016 presidential election, political reporter-turned-audio man Michael Barbaro is the voice and managing editor behind the premier podcast.

For about 20 minutes every weekday, Barbaro dives deep into one or two stories and interviews Times reporters about the news stories making headlines around the world. This is the podcast to subscribe to if you're looking for a deep-dive on the biggest story of the day.

"Up First"

"The Daily" is not the only early morning podcast making waves; NPR's "Up First" has claimed its place in the ears of morning commuters and others going about their day.

Dubbed as "the news you need to start your day", "Up First" covers the biggest stories in politics and news for about 10 minutes every morning.

Hosted by NPR's "Morning Edition" team of Rachel Martin, David Greene, and Steve Inskeep, "Up First" brings on NPR reporters to discuss three or four of the biggest stories of the day.

While "The Daily" looks to do a deep-dive on one or two stories in longer segments, "Up First" is perfect for the individual looking to know several of the biggest news stories of the day in a shorter time frame.

"Political Gabfest"

Arguably the most popular political podcast is the most informal one: Slate's "Political Gabfest."

Hosted by Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, iTunes listeners once voted it "Favorite Political Podcast". The trio, which has been together on the podcast since 2005, discusses the biggest political stories and news on a weekly basis for about an hour in a way that other podcasts do not.

Much of the conversation is reportedly off the cuff and unscripted, thus showing the chemistry that the three have with each other. This is the podcast for people looking for good political discussions in a light-hearted, free-flowing manner.

• KFC is by far the most popular fast food chain in China.
• Key to KFC's success in the country has been catering its menu to local tastes.
• I tried a number of dishes at a KFC restaurant in Beijing and found the food to be tastier and fresher than its American counterpart.

With more than 5,000 restaurants in 1,100 cities in China, KFC dominates the country's fast food landscape.

KFC was the first American fast food chain to launch in the country, opening its first China branch in 1987. It quickly became a symbol of the country's rapidly reforming economy and newfound openness to the world.

The three-story, 3,600 square-foot restaurant was KFC's largest branch — with seating for 500 people — and just a short walking distance from Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The restaurant was an instant success, with customers lining up outside the restaurant for months on end after it opened.

As of 2016, KFC still holds 11.6% of the market share in China, according to Euromonitor, far ahead of McDonald's 5.6%. McDonald's only has around 2,500 restaurants.

Key to KFC's success in the country has been its aggressive catering to Chinese tastes, with menu items that will never make their way to US restaurants. While KFCs in China serve fried chicken, they also serve a variety of local dishes like egg tarts, congee (rice porridge), and the "Dragon Twister."

While KFC, and its parent company Yum China, suffered a number of hits recent years thanks to a tainted meat scandal in 2014 and problems with avian flu in 2016, the chain has continued to push aggressively in the market. Last year, it launched KPRO, a health food-focused concept restaurant, in Hangzhou, China to test the country's growing interest in healthy eating.

I decided to give KFC a try on a recent trip to China to see what it was like.

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With over 5,000 branches, KFC is the most popular fast food chain in China. I headed to a branch in Beijing not far from Tiananmen Square.

China is littered with fast, cheap food from street vendors. When KFC first opened in China, its American-style sit-down restaurants were seen as a luxury. For many Chinese consumers, the chain guaranteed cleanliness and freshness, an image that has taken a hit in recent years.

At the time, KFC was seen as an "exciting, unique, and brand-new experience never before encountered… like taking a tour of America, with all its connotations: political, cultural, time, and space — real or imaginary."

Source: KFC in China

Coachella may be having its greatest year on record.

Fans are losing their minds over one jaw-dropping show after the next at the annual music and arts festival hosted in Indio, California. Though, Coachella is now being called "Beychella" on Twitter, after Beyoncé delivered the headliner-performance of a lifetime on Saturday night.

Here's what you're missing at Coachella 2018.

SEE ALSO: Beyoncé gave what fans are calling the greatest show in history at Coachella — here's what happened

Let's just jump right in: Beyoncé slayed Coachella better than any artist in history.

Queen Bey brought out Destiny's Child, Solange, and Jay-Z for a truly inspired set.

It took no fewer than a hundred backup performers, three months of rehearsals, and five costume changes. Critics and entertainers are calling it the GOAT Coachella show.

Read more: Beyoncé gave what fans are calling the greatest show in history at Coachella — here's what happened

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There's nothing more frustrating than uprooting the contents of your entire kitchen in order to find the one ingredient, supply, or cooking tool that you need.

Pots, pans, utensils, accessories, dry ingredients, liquids — the list goes on. It's amazing how much stuff we keep in our kitchens, and how just one cooking stint pushes our pantries, cabinets, and fridges into states of entropy that can't be tamed. That is, unless you use the following organization methods to keep everything nice and neat. 

The difference in organization, free space, and your own mental state in the kitchen will be noticeable once you try storing all your kitchen foods and tools with these products. You can find all of them on Amazon, and most cost under $30, proving that the most effective fixes can also be affordable. 

Organize your kitchen with these top-rated and best-selling products from Amazon

Air-tight food storage containers

Royal Air-Tight Food Storage Container Set (5-Piece Set), $35.97, available at Amazon

See the before-and-after photos when we tried these containers here.

Transferring your packets and boxes of food into these containers of various sizes will immediately declutter your pantry. They have a lip lock mechanism to guarantee maximum freshness and are also safe for storing liquids. 

Magnetic spice tins

A heavy duty pan organizer

Extreme Matters Heavy Duty Pan Organizer, $29.97, available at Amazon

Arrange this organizer horizontally or vertically on your countertop or in your cabinets. The no-assembly-required rack prevents your pans from scratching against each other and lets you remove your desired pan without disturbing all the others. 

• Costco deals are a great way to save money — but they're not always obvious.

• Business Insider asked Costco employees to share their top tips for saving money and making the most of your experience at the store.

• From learning how to navigate the store to figuring out how to identify clearance items, here's some advice from Costco employees.

Costco's deals are a huge draw for many members.

The retail chain is known for hawking just about everything — and selling it in bulk sizes.

Business Insider reached out to Costco employees to learn more about their top shopping tips and hacks because it pays to shop armed with insider information. 

A total of 35 Costco employees ended up sharing their best strategies with Business Insider.

One employee of four years suggested shopping for everything at the chain, which isn't that far-fetched of an idea, considering Costco sells carsvacations, food kits for the apocalypse, yummy fast food, and even caskets.

"The deals are amazing," a Costco employee of four years told Business Insider. "Always think Costco first. From auto insurance, travel, mortgages, return policy, warranties — if you can get it through Costco, you absolutely should." 

Here's what Costco workers had to say about how you can instantly better your shopping experience:

SEE ALSO: Costco employees reveal the worst, grossest, and most bizarre things they've seen on the job

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Buy Kirkland

Kirkland brand products are the way to go, according to Costco employees. Kirkland Signature — named for the chain's former headquarters in Kirkland, Washington — is Costco's private label.

"Buy Kirkland — it's cheaper and the same product as the name brand," a Costco employee who's worked for the store for five years told Business Insider.

An employee who's been with the store for 25 years agreed.

Don't hesitate

See something you like at Costco? Buy it. Don't hesitate.

That's what a total of eight Costco employees told Business Insider. Seasonal items often disappear forever. If you decide to sit on your hands, you might end up regretting it.

"Too many people come back looking for something we phased out," an employee of 10 years told Business Insider. "Buy it when you see it."

You can always return it later if you decide you don't want it.

Spring for the executive membership

A standard membership at Costco is $60 a year. An executive membership will cost you $120 a year, and net you an annual 2% reward of up to $1,000 on your purchases.

Five Costco employees — who've worked at the store for six years, two years, four years, 12 years, and six years, respectively — told Business Insider that they advised that customers go for the executive membership.

"Come on," said one employee who's worked at the chain for six years. "You get 2% back on travel. Go to Hawaii — make money."

LONDON — Sir Martin Sorrell announced on Saturday that he is leaving advertising giant WPP after 33 years as CEO.

His exit comes as something of a surprise — investors had no reason to expect his exit as recently as three weeks ago. But it was reported at the start of the month that Sorrell was subject to an internal investigation into alleged misconduct and misuse of assets.

Sorrell denied all the allegations against him but said in a letter to staff on Saturday that the "current disruption" was "putting too much unnecessary pressure on the business."

WPP chairman Roberto Quarta will act as interim CEO until a replacement is found. Meanwhile, Mark Read, CEO of WPP's Wunderman unit, and Andrew Scott, European COO, have been announced joint-COOs of WPP. Liberum's media analyst Ian Whittaker says this "will heighten speculation that they will be the top contenders for the slot."

Whittaker isn't the only analyst reacting to Sorrell's departure. Others are touting a potential breakup of WPP, the sell-off of minority investments, and even possible disruption to bids for key accounts.

Here's what major analysts are saying:

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BARCLAYS: 'Operating management distracted during the expected Mediapalooza 2'

Barclays European media analyst Julien Roch and team:"Potential negatives resulting from change in CEO: We see three potential negatives: (1) operating management being distracted during the expected Mediapalooza 2 [lots of major accounts being re-tendered], (2) new CEO could restructure WPP more radically leading to high restructuring costs in the short-term, which would take WPP above its gearing target and (3) European media shares usually underperform around management changes.

"Potential positives resulting from change in CEO: In our view, the main potential positive outcome from a change in management would be a more rapid and radical restructuring to address the industry’s current woes."

GOLDMAN SACHS: 'A new CEO could look to more significantly restructure the group'

Goldman analyst Lisa Yang and team:"We view the timing of Mr Sorrell’s departure as a surprise given the relative lack of clarity over the succession planning process.

"We see a potential risk of disruption to WPP’s operations in the near-term given Mr Sorrell’s close involvement in the business for the past 33 years, especially at a critical time when WPP is renegotiating its relationship with its largest client Ford (4% of net sales) and defending a number of accounts including Mars, Jaguar, HSBC, Shell etc (representing 0.5% of net sales at risk).

"While we do not take a view on the likelihood of any outcome, we believe a new CEO could consider exploring options for underperforming assets such as a disposal downsizing, based on press reports (MediaPost). As we have previously discussed, we note that Kantar (15% of group net sales and PBIT) has been a notable drag on organic growth in recent years.

"We believe a new CEO could look to more significantly restructure the group, similar to Publicis’ reorganization since 2015 into four solution hubs."

UBS: 'Uncertainty is likely to linger until a new CEO is appointed'

Analyst Richard Eary and team:"Sir Martin's resignation raises 2 questions: 1) will it impact earnings; and, 2) will new a CEO restructure the business. Uncertainty is likely to linger until a new CEO is appointed and a new strategy outlined to the market.

"Given agencies are run at arm's length, we don’t foresee any near-term impact of Sir Martin's departure however we are uncertain how important his relationships with CMOs was in winning and retaining clients.

"We believe a new CEO is likely to review the strategy and could: 1) consider the sale of
Kantar which continues to underperform... 2) Divest balance sheet investments (such as Globant, AppNexus, ComScore, Vice) which have a £2.2bn valuation and contribute <£100m in associate income; and 3) simplify the business which in turn should drive cost out and ready the business for structural headwinds."

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for season eight's "The Walking Dead" finale, "Wrath."

The war between Rick and Negan finally came to an end on the season eight finale of "The Walking Dead." Amid, the gunfire and the bloodshed, there were a lot of references to episodes past and plenty of comic nods for fans of the graphic novels.

Keep reading to see what you may have missed.

Eugene sabotaged the bullets he made for Negan so they backfired on his men.

After berating Father Gabriel for attempting to sabotage the bullets, Eugene wound up doing it anyway himself.

If you go back to last week's episode, you'll notice he hinted he was going to do something to mess up Negan's plan.

Eugene tells his workers at the end of the episode that it's time for all of them to do something useful with their pathetic lives.

His words echo some of the last words Rosita tells him beat for beat.

She tells him he was a selfish traitor to work for Negan willingly and turning his back on the only friends he ever had. As they attempt to march him back to the Hilltop she says he'll live out the rest of his days doing "something useful with his pathetic life."

Rick and his group mention a giant herd that they see in the distance.

It sounds like the show may be foreshadowing a major group from the comics.

• The Tesla Model 3 is a sedan, not an SUV.
• A selling point of SUVs is cargo capacity.
• But the Tesla Model 3 has extra space that can add to its gear-hauling credibility.

In some respects, the new Tesla Model 3 sedan is the wrong car for the current SUV-mad market in the US.

Americans are buying lots of compact SUVs. In fact, some automakers now think that a structural change has occurred and that SUVs have completely displaced passenger cars. If you want to buy or lease, you can start with a small SUV and never look back.

Tesla plans to roll out a compact SUV, the Model Y, but until then, we have to content ourselves with the four-door.

The Model 3 has a conventional, manually operated trunk that is reasonably roomy. But compared with the cargo hatch of a compact SUV, the Model 3 looks a bit meager. That is until you get the Tesla's secret cargo weapon: the frunk!

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The Model 3! It's smaller than the Model S sedan, to be sure. But ...

It has a decent-sized trunk that could swallow up a lot of equipment.

And of course a front trunk, or "frunk."

The total cargo capacity for the Model 3 is 15 cubic feet.

Tesla's can have the extra space up front because all-electric cars don't have a engine under the hood.

The FBI recently released crime statistics that the agency compiled from US cities with a population over 100,000 between January 2017 to June 2017. 

Among the data was the number of violent crimes committed in these cities, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. We then took these violent crime rates per 10,000 people to rank the most violent city in each state.

However, there are 10 states that either did not report its data, such as Texas, or do not have a city with more than 100,000 people, such as Wyoming. Therefore the list is not complete.

One of the most surprising findings was that, despite its reputation, Chicago was not the most violent city in Illinois based on the FBI's violent crime rate. 

Check out the rankings below:

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40. Honolulu, Hawaii, had 12.1 violent crimes per 10,000 residents.

39. Fargo, North Dakota, had 17.6 violent crimes per 10,000 residents.

38. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, had 22.4 violent crimes per 10,000 residents.

• Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996.
• Xennials are a "microgeneration" born between 1977 and 1985.
• There are meaningful differences between their lives. For example, xennials were already in the workforce when the recession hit, while many millennials were just graduating from college.

If you were born between 1977 and 1985, you're officially a member of the microgeneration known as xennials.

The term was coined by Sarah Stankorb in a 2014 Good magazine article to describe a group that straddles Gen X, born between 1965 and 1980, and millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, according to the Pew Research Center.

Xennials, according to Stankorb and the many similar stories that followed, grew up watching "My So-Called Life" and popping cassettes into the stereo, but transitioned pretty seamlessly to using smartphones and social media.

Some people call them the "Oregon Trail generation," after the once popular video game, or "Generation Catalano," after Jared Leto's character in "My So-Called Life."

Below, we've outlined some of the biggest differences between xennials and their slightly younger siblings, millennials.

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Xennials were already in the workforce when the recession hit. Many millennials, however, were just graduating from college and looking for jobs. Interestingly, some research suggests that xennials may have been hit hardest by the recession because of a combination of student-loan debt, job losses, and other factors.

Sources: GOOD Magazine and CityLab

Many xennials made it through their childhood and teen years without social media — no Facebook or even Myspace. Many millennials, on the other hand, had Myspace and Facebook accounts before entering college.

Source: Social Media Week

On September 11, 2001, xennials were in their teens and 20s; millennials were much younger. As one writer said of xennials, "Much of our childhoods were spared the dark shadow cast by tragedy and war," while millennials were somewhat shaken out of their innocence.

Source: GOOD Magazine

• Signs of untrustworthiness include wishy-washy language, tight-lipped smiles, and unclear expectations for others.
• Experts say it's pretty easy to lose someone's trust quickly.
• Here's what to avoid if you want to earn other people's trust and respect.

You can lose someone's trust pretty quickly.

All it takes is a missed deadline, a weird facial expression, or a feeling that you just don't "get" the person you're talking to.

Social scientists and other experts have spent a lot of time thinking and talking about all the ways to make people distrust you. We've listed seven of the most common below. 

SEE ALSO: A former US Marine outlines how to earn people's trust, in 4 steps

You have a big gap between your words and your actions

The former Marines who wrote the book "Spark" call it the "say-do gap." It's the space between your words and your actions.

According to the authors, the wider the gap, the less trustworthy you seem.

For example, if you say you'll turn in a project by Friday, forgetting that you have another big assignment due Thursday, you'll want to turn in that project by Friday anyway. If you don't stay accountable, you risk hurting your own reputation.

You're not clear about your expectations for others

The "Spark" authors say that leaders should communicate to their reports exactly what they want done to establish trustworthiness.

Chances are good," the authors write, "that someone's poor performance is a result of something you did not do versus something [your coworker] did do."

Still, the authors say it's better to communicate what you want accomplished than how, so as to inspire creative problem-solving.

You display a tight-lipped smile

A 2016 study published in Proceedings of the 18th ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction found that certain facial expressions are perceived as signs of untrustworthiness— even if they're not really.

For example, participants in the study — who role-played negotiations in pairs — thought that "controlled smiles" were signs of untrustworthiness, even though they weren't.

The only behavior that was perceived as a sign of untrustworthiness and really was such a sign? How much someone talked.

I'm no stranger to fitness apps, having tried everything from an app that promises the benefits of a trip to the gym in seven minutes to a tool that lets you track and share your runs with other users.

But when I first heard about Sweatcoin, an app that "pays you" in a type of currency that it aims to eventually turn into cryptocurrency to reach your fitness goals, I was intrigued.

Naturally, I had to give it a shot. Here's how it went.

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The first thing I learned about Sweatcoin after installing it on my iPhone is that it doesn't actually pay you to walk around — at least not in the conventional sense of the term.

The app lets you earn "Sweatcoins," or points based on the number of steps you take in a day, which you can then use to buy a limited number of specific goods that Sweatcoin has made available — like a Fitbit tracker, fitness classes, or subscriptions to apps designed to help you eat healthier. Eventually Sweatcoins founders aim for it to be listed on cryptocurrency exchanges, but it isn't yet.

The irony of the fact that my Sweatcoins could only be used to purchase fitness equipment and classes was not lost on me. Nevertheless, I kept the app running in the background of my phone, thinking perhaps it would spur me to move more.

Although I was feeling slightly less enthusiastic about my potential purchases with Sweatcoins after learning how they could be spent, I kept the app running in the background of my phone. If you hard quit the app (or swipe up when you're not using it), Sweatcoin will stop tracking your steps. 

I also learned that Sweatcoin doesn't track all of your steps — only those the app believes are completed outdoors.

Because the app is constantly running on your phone — something that many users have complained drains their battery — it is able to use GPS to roughly determine when you're inside and outside. The only steps that count towards your Sweatcoin earnings are those you take outdoors. Also, the app doesn't sync with Fitbits or other fitness trackers. Instead, it relies on your phone's step tracking software.

In recent years, several dockless-bike startups have popped up in Chinese cities. Often billed as "Uber for bikes," the companies allow users to unlock GPS-enabled bikes with their smartphones, and then park them anywhere when they're done.

But too many of these startups have launched, and there's not enough demand. As The Guardian notes, after three Chinese bike-share companies —Mobike, Ofo, and Bluegogo — went bankrupt in late 2017, many of the bikes were abandoned in lots in cities across China, including Beijing, Wuhan, and Xiamen.

These bike graveyards, pictured below, should serve as omens for Chinese cities that want to heavily invest in bikeshares:

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Chinese cities have experienced a rapid rise in dockless bikes in recent years.

Riders are charged a few pennies per 30-minute ride, a very low price compared to similar bike-sharing programs in other countries. New York's docked bikes, for example, cost $3 for a 30-minute ride.

To make sure the bikes would always be available, Chinese bike-sharing startups placed thousands of them in cities across the country.

• McDonald's and Starbucks are making major investments in mobile ordering apps. 
• As foot traffic falls, chains are growing sales by convincing customers to order on their smartphones. 
• We tried both McDonald's and Starbucks' mobile apps — and discovered McDonald's is catching up to Starbucks' digital domination. 

As foot traffic falls flat, chains are turning to mobile ordering in an attempt to boost sales. 

The number of orders being placed via mobile apps skyrocketed by 50% in US restaurants in 2017, according to data from the NPD Group. And, Business Insider Intelligence predicts that by 2020, mobile order-ahead will account for 10.7% of all quick-service restaurant (QSR) sales.

So far, Starbucks has led the way in mobile order and pay. Mobile and other digital payments make up nearly a third of all of the coffee chain's sales, and they account for even more of the company's sales growth. 

"Almost all of our same-store sales growth is from those customers that we have digital relationships with and those that are in our Starbucks Rewards program," Starbucks CFO Scott Maw said at a JPMorgan forum in March. 

Seeing Starbucks' success, other chains are trying to cash in on mobile ordering. In 2017, McDonald's announced plans to roll out mobile ordering at all US locations. 

However, while mobile orders are intended to make ordering more convenient for customers, they can also create new issues. Starbucks has faced problems with overcrowding and bottlenecks in the past, though these seem to have been resolved with some behind-the-scenes changes. 

With McDonald's building out its more gourmet coffee offerings and Starbucks working to improve its food selection, the two biggest chains in the US by sales are competing more and more. So, we decided to see how their mobile-ordering apps measure up. 

Here's how the Starbucks and McDonald's mobile ordering experiences compare:

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Starbucks has spent the last few years perfecting its mobile order-and-pay system.

Starbucks' most recent app update made it possible for all customers to order using its mobile apps. Previously, only Starbucks Rewards members with money preloaded into their accounts could use the chain's mobile order-and-pay system.

The app interface is sleek and easy to use.

With most sales growth coming from its app, Starbucks needs to make it an enjoyable experience. The company's current CEO, Kevin Johnson, actually came from the tech industry and spent 16 years at Microsoft.

One of the major perks of mobile ordering is customization.

Fewer pumps of flavored syrup? Soy milk instead of two-percent? Extra sugar that you'd be embarrassed to order out loud? Starbucks' app makes it easy to customize, and it helps customers avoid yelling out nitpicky clarifications in a crowded coffee shop. 

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• Though your cat does most of his grooming himself, it’s still a good idea to have some high-quality grooming tools on hand. We did the research and testing to find the best cat brushes you can buy. The FURminator deShedding Tool is our top pick because it reaches into your cat's undercoat to remove hairs before they fall.

The average cat spends anywhere from 15% to 50% of his day grooming himself. While this may seem excessive to you, it is completely normal for your cat and it is very important that he does it. In addition to removing dirt, dust, and dander from his coat, grooming also distributes your cat’s saliva over his fur to create a protective layer that aids in thermoregulation. Grooming also helps to stimulate the production of natural oils in your cat’s skin, which keeps his skin lubricated and his coat healthy.

Even though your cat does most of his grooming himself, you should still brush him at least once a week. Regular brushing helps to prevent mats and tangles, plus it will reduce the amount of fur your cat sheds. The more frequently you brush your cat, the better — especially if your cat has a long or thick coat. There are different types of cat grooming tools for different purposes and for different coat types, so you’ll need to choose the one that best suits your cat.

After reading the reviews and testing some of the top cat grooming tools ourselves, we’ve chosen the FURminator deShedding Tool for cats as our top pick. Below you’ll find our favorite cat grooming tools in four other categories.

Read on in the slides below to learn why the FURminator deShedding Tool is our top pick and why we also recommend the Safari Cat Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush, the KONG Zoom Groom, the GoPets Dematting Comb, and the Catit Grooming Kit. 

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The best cat brush overall

Why you'll love it: The FURminator deShedding Tool reaches deep into your cat’s undercoat to capture loose hair before it falls.

Cats are fastidiously clean animals, so they spend a decent portion of their day grooming. While constant grooming helps keep their coat clean and soft, it does come with one negative side effect: hairballs.

While hairballs may be unavoidable, there is a simple way to help reduce their frequency. Brushing your cat with a deshedding tool can help remove loose hairs from your cat’s undercoat so he doesn’t accidentally ingest them during grooming. It also comes with the added benefit of reduced shedding, so less clean-up for you! Our top pick for the best grooming tool for cats is the FURminator deShedding Tool.

The FURminator deShedding Tool is the last deshedding tool you’ll ever need to buy. It features a stainless steel deShedding edge that gets deep into your cat’s undercoat to remove loose hairs, reducing shedding by up to 90%. Not only is it highly effective in removing hair, but it has an eject button that makes the hair fall from the brush into the trash easily. 

The brush has an ergonomic handle for comfort and ease of use, plus, it comes in two versions: one for short-hair cats and one for long-hair cats.

We tested the FURminator on our cats, and we were amazed by how effective it is in removing loose hair. In our review, Steven John explained what makes it so great: "Unlike most cat brushes, the FURminator can reach down into the undercoat and remove loose hairs there, thus capturing much more of the hair that was destined for your floor or couch."

A detailed review from Ask the Cat Doctor confirms that this tool removes a shocking amount of hair — more than double the amount removed by other cat brushes. All About Cats gives the short hair FURminator deShedding Tool its award for the best budget cat brush, commenting that the size is perfect for cats and the self-cleaning mechanism makes it easy to use.

With more than 6,000 reviews on Amazon and a 4.7-star average rating, it is easy to see that the FURminator deShedding Tool is a popular choice among cat owners. Cat owners love the sturdy construction and the FURejector button, though some people commented that their cats disliked the brush.

Pros: Quality construction, ergonomic handle for comfort, stainless-steel shedding edge, reduces shedding by 90%, self-cleaning FURejector button, for long or short hair

Cons: Some cats disliked the teeth, may irritate cats with sensitive skin, more expensive than other options on the market

Buy the FURminator deShedding Tool for Cats on Amazon for $16.99 (originally $42.99)

The best slicker brush for cats

Why you'll love it: With fine, needle-like pins to get deep into your cat’s undercoat, the Safari Cat Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush is a highly effective grooming tool that self-cleans.

A slicker brush has a wide head with very thin teeth so it can remove dirt and dander from your cat’s coat as well as dead or loose hairs. These brushes typically work best for medium- to long-haired cats and, when used regularly, this kind of brush can help to prevent matting. Our top pick for this type pf brush is the Safari Cat Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush.

The Safari Cat Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush is designed to remove loose fur and reduce shedding in cats with all coat types. With a rubberized comfort grip handle and a curved head, this slicker brush gets deep into your cat’s undercoat to remove loose hairs before they can be shed. When the tool fills up with fur, simply use the self-cleaning feature to retract the pins and remove the accumulated fur.

In our own testing, we found that it worked well on both short-hair and long-hair cats, though one test cat with very fine fur disliked the needle-like pins against her skin.

Kitty Catter gives the Safari Cat Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush an A+ rating for its self-cleaning feature and the fact that the pins are set in a curved head to reduce pull and maximize hair removal. The Cat Digest likes the comfort grip handle and the fact that it works well on cats with all coat types.

With more than 1,150 reviews on Amazon and a solid 4.3-star rating, the Safari Cat Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush is a top choice among cat owners. Not only is it affordable, but it is well made and easy to use. 

Pros: Quality construction, fine stainless-steel pins, curved head for thorough grooming, easily removes loose hairs, self-cleaning feature, ergonomic handle for comfort, removes mats and small tangles

Cons: Some cats dislike the feeling of pins against their skin, may not work as well on short-haired cats, fine pins may bend easily, some users found it to be too large

Buy the Safari Cat Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush on Amazon for $6.94

The best curry brush for cats

Why you'll love it: The KONG Zoom Groom is a curry comb that massages your cat while it picks up loose hairs, dirt, and dander.

Though it may not look like a traditional cat grooming tool, a curry comb is a great option to have in your arsenal. These tools are typically made from soft rubber with flexible teeth and designed to remove dirt, dander, and loose hairs from your cat’s coat. In addition to removing hair, curry combs give your cat a gentle massage, which helps stimulate the production of natural oils in your cat’s skin that helps keep his coat shiny and smooth. Our top pick for the best curry comb for cats is the KONG Zoom Groom.

The KONG Zoom Groom features a cute cat-shaped design and is made from soft but durable rubber. It fits comfortably in your hand and is loaded up with flexible needles designed to reach deep into your cat’s coat, drawing out loose hairs like a magnet while giving him a gentle massage. The KONG Zoom Groom is a great option for cats who dislike other brushes and it helps stimulate healthy circulation and oil production in your cat’s skin.

In testing this product ourselves, we found that our cats enjoyed the massaging action of the KONG Zoom Groom, though it was a little messy because the rubber teeth don’t collect hair as well as more closely set wire pins.

A review by Cat Overdose comments that the KONG Zoom Groom is the ideal combination of cute and effective. The reviewer praises the comb's sturdy, durable design as well as its affordable price. A more detailed review from Love Meow notes that the comb untangled hair easily and the teeth were soft enough for use in sensitive areas like a cat’s stomach and face.

With over 1,400 reviews on Amazon and a 4.4-star average rating, the KONG Zoom Groom is one of the top cat curry combs. Cat owners love the design and the gentle massaging action, though there are many comments that the comb doesn’t trap hair as well as cat brushes with pins or metal teeth.

Pros: Made from durable materials, lightweight and comfortable to use, cute cat-shaped design, flexible rubber teeth, removes loose hair and massages skin, good for sensitive areas, affordable price

Cons: Doesn’t collect hair as well as some brushes, limited efficacy in removing large mats or tangles

Buy the KONG Zoom Groom on Amazon for $8.79

• Your everyday habits could be taking a major toll on your health.
• Leftover food might be convenient, but you're really just setting yourself up for bloating and fatigue.
• Having lunch at your desk makes you more likely to forget about mindful eating and instead start adding a few pounds. 

You’ve heard it before: It takes 21 days to change a habit. And while we’re all on a quest to live healthier lives and improve our well-being, becoming aware of bad habits is the first step in initiating change. From chowing down on your fingernails to eating a sad desk lunch, we’ve compiled 20 unhealthy habits you’re probably guilty of.

Flag these bad practices below and make it your goal to nix them in the bud. And if you want healthy recipes, supermarket shopping guides, and essential nutrition tips at your fingertips, subscribe to the new "Eat This, Not That!" magazine now! For a limited time, you can save 50 percent off the cover price — click here!

Skipping meals

Avoiding eye contact with the doughnuts in the break room will clearly help you avoid the added calories, but that shouldn’t spur you to skip breakfast altogether. A study from the "American Journal of Epidemiology" reports that people who cut out the morning meal were 4.5 times more likely to be obese, adding that eating multiple, small meals may suppress hunger and overall blood sugar levels. Instead of using this as an excuse to grab a bacon, egg, and cheese, start your morning with these 15 Healthy Breakfast Ideas you can make in just 5 minutes.

Biting your nails

Chowing down on your claws aren’t making them any more attractive. And, besides, our nail beds are a breeding ground for health-compromising bacteria that could put you at risk of getting sick. According to a small study in the journal "Oral Microbiology and Immunology," pathogens such as E. coli were found in 76% of the nail-biting participants compared to the 26.5% who abstained. While you should undoubtedly kick the gross habit to the curb, you can further avoid infection by washing your hands frequently and digging your nails into the soap bar to ensure your nail beds are squeaky clean.

Prioritizing convenience

You’re handed a hot meal just minutes after you’ve ordered, and you don’t even have to leave your car. Sure, the fast food drive-thru sounds like the eighth wonder of the world, but beware of visiting it too frequently. If you’re ordering some of the unhealthiest fast foods on the planet, you’re subjecting your body to loads of heart-harming fats, waist-widening sugar, inflammatory oils, and appetite-spiking additives.

To ensure you’re getting the most nutritional bang out of your meal, spend an hour or two on the weekend meal prepping healthy entrees for the rest of the week. You’ll have nutritious meals on hand for busy days and be less likely to hit up the nearest fast food joint for a quick bite.