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The 20 best looks from the 2018 Cannes Film Festival

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Though the Met Gala seems like the fashion event of the year, the Cannes Film Festival often gives it a run for its money. 

The annual festival is the perfect opportunity for stars to show off their style on several red carpets throughout the almost two-week long event. Then there's also the many after-parties and press events, which often see attendees wearing less extravagant yet still stylish designs.

This year's festival started on May 8 and lasts until May 19, and it's already one of the most fashionable ever. From Lupita Nyong'o's stunning white gown to several on-trend looks from Bella Hadid, here are the best outfits from the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

Cate Blanchett kicked off the festival on Tuesday by arriving in a pink pastel power suit.

Blanchett is serving as jury president for this year's festival.



Blanchett then impressed yet again in this Mary Katrantzou gown.

The custom design has a unique black-and-white floral pattern that transitions into full color.



Bella Hadid looked ready for summer in this all-white Alexander Wang ensemble.

She added a pair of $595 Alexander Wang Rina Beaded Pumps for the finishing touch.



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23 practical and considerate Father’s Day gifts under $100

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headphonesThough it may feel like you just conquered Mother's Day gifting this year, here's a reminder that another important holiday, Father's Day, is just around the corner — and will probably catch up on you sooner than you'd expect. 

Setting a spending limit is a good way to make sure you don't blow your 2018 personal budget by mid-year, and we think $100 is reasonable enough for Father's Day. There are many under-$100 gifts that you can gift Dad and feel good about, whether he's a complete pro or utter disaster at cooking, style, grooming, or joke delivery. 

If you're on a tighter budget, you can also shop 40 thoughtful Father's Day gifts under $50 here.

An insulated bottle that keeps his beer cold and protects it from drops

Gift the BottleKeeper Standard 2.0, $34.99

If your dad is the type who's never seen at the barbecue without a beer in hand, he'll appreciate the BottleKeeper, an insulated bottle that he can stick his beer bottle in to keep it cold, crisp, and carbonated

 



A tie with personality

Gift the Psycho Bunny Tossed Bunny Tie, $98.50 (get $20 off orders of $150+ with code INSIDER20) 

The subtle bunny-and-crossbones print brings some wit and personality to even the most bland business meetings. 

 



A new nonstick frying pan

Gift the Made In Nonstick Frying Pan, $79

My favorite nonstick pan has the weight and construction of a top brand's, but is surprisingly affordable. Have your dad make you pancakes and eggs for breakfast and watch him marvel at its truly nonstick surface and quick, even heating capabilities. 

 



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The 17 richest young millionaire athletes in Britain

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The richest young athletes in Britain have been revealed by The Sunday Times Rich List.

The full annual Rich List, which will be published on Sunday May 13, analyses the "identifiable wealth" of the 1,000 richest people in Britain.

Part of the new edition is the Sunday Times Young Rich List — a ranking that focuses on the 50 individuals with the biggest fortunes aged 30 or under.

To put together the ranking, the newspaper looked at prize money won through sport as well as sponsorship deals.

Scroll down to see the 17 richest young athletes in Britain, ranked in ascending order by wealth.

SEE ALSO: The 13 richest footballers in the world

DON'T MISS: The 23 richest billionaire NHL franchise owners — and how they made their fortune

=16. Pedro (Chelsea FC soccer player) — £16 million / $21.7 million.



=16. Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City soccer player) — £16 million / $21.7 million.



15. Andy Carroll (West Ham United soccer player) — £17 million / $23.1 million.



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RANKED: Britain's millionaire entrepreneurs under the age of 30

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LONDON — The Sunday Times' "Rich List," the British paper's annual ranking of the 1,000 richest individuals in the country, will be released Sunday.

The paper has shared select rankings ahead of time, including a breakdown of the richest young entrepreneurs in Britain under the age of 30. Their combined wealth is £230 million.

Robert Watts, the compiler of the "Rich List" said, "If you’re good enough, you’re old enough.

"Several of these entrepreneurs cut their teeth while still in their teens and were born after the first Rich List was published in 1989. Their stories underline how GCSEs, A-Levels and degrees are not the only route to success.

"Technology has made it is easier than ever before for young men and women to start up their own company. A laptop, mobile, imagination and determination can be all you need to build a strong business - and one that can now attract customers from all over the world."

Scroll down to see who made the cut:

SEE ALSO: The 36 richest musicians in Britain

7. Ben and Sean Saxby — £16 million

Name: Ben and Sean Saxby.

Age: Ben, 29, Sean, 26

Net worth: £16 million

Company: MJS Construction

Industry: Construction

The Saxby brothers have a combined fortune of £16 million. They run and own nearly a third of MJS Construction, a Cambridgeshire construction firm which specialises in groundwork and reinforced concrete.



7. Akshay Ruparelia — £16 million

Name: Akshay Ruparelia

Age: 19

Net worth: £16 million

Company: Doorsteps

Industry: Property

Ruparelia is the youngest person on the list. He set up Harrow-based online estate agent Doorsteps 18 months ago, selling properties for as little as £99, using a £7,000 loan from members of his family. The operation now employs more than 25 people and has about 2,000 properties on its books. Ruparelia owns 97% of the business, making him worth £16 million.

Read Business Insider's profile of Ruparelia.



6. Nick D’Aloisio— £20 million

Name: Nick D'Aloisio.

Age: 22

Net worth: £20 million

Company: Summly

Industry: Internet

D'Aloisio sold his news app Summly to Yahoo for $30 million when he was just 17 years old. He is currently reading philosophy and computer studies at the University of Oxford and was an investor in DeepMind. He is also fundraising for a new project called Sphere Knowledge, which helps users find and chat to experts on a wide range of topics.



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The 25 best countries to buy rental property and make money on the side

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  • Buying a rental property is a good way to earn passive income and build wealth.
  • Some American real estate investors prefer to keep their portfolio local, but you can also earn money as a landlord if buy rental property abroad.
  • The three best countries to buy rental property outside the US are the Philippines, UAE, and Costa Rica.

Buying a rental property is a wise way to earn passive income.

As a landlord, you're getting paid to own something, rather than paying to own it. The mortgage is often covered by rental income from tenants, and if you play your cards right you'll profit after covering insurance, taxes, and maintenance costs.

But while some American real estate investors prefer to keep their portfolio local, others may want to take their business international.

For its latest study, GOBankingRates found the best countries to buy investment property based on the potential return on investment. GOBankingRates turned to Global Property Guide to source the following three data points for more than two dozen countries:

  • Average monthly rent for a 1,292 square-foot home.
  • Rental income tax rate, assuming a monthly rental income of $1,500.
  • Average rental yield, or the amount that a landlord can expect as return on an investment before taxes, maintenance fees, and other costs (expressed as a percentage).

Each metric was assigned a score, and the three scores were then combined for each country to form an overall score, which determined the final ranking. The higher the score, the higher the potential income for property owners.

The final list is dominated by several European and South American countries. Remember that before you decide to buy property in a foreign country, it's important to understand the laws and tax codes that go along with it. Or better yet, consult a professional.

Below, find out the best countries to buy rental property and make money as a landlord.

Are you a US resident who owns rental property in a foreign country and earns a profit? Would you like to share your story? Email tloudenback@businessinsider.com.

SEE ALSO: Forget San Francisco and New York: These are the 19 best places to live where the typical home costs less than $260,000 and monthly rent is under $1,000

DON'T MISS: 30 irresistible places Americans dream of owning a vacation home

25. Turkey

Rental yield: 3.62%

Effective rental income tax: 21.94%

Monthly rent: $1,128



24. Latvia

Rental yield: 3.8%

Effective rental income tax: 17.25%

Monthly rent: $1,074



23. Portugal

Rental yield: 5.45%

Effective rental income tax: 26.44%

Monthly rent: $1,939



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Elon Musk's fame used to be a huge advantage for Tesla — but now it's becoming a problem (TSLA)

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  • Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a rare thing in the car business: a celebrity and a leader.
  • His celebrity has definitely helped fuel Tesla's rise.
  • But of late it has begun to reveal some disadvantages.


Maybe you haven't been paying attention to all things Tesla for the past two weeks. Here's an update:

  • Tesla reported first-quarter earnings and lost over $700 million in three months.
  • CEO Elon Musk, who is supposed to be sleeping on the floor of his factory in California, flipped out on an earnings call, silencing two analysts and taking 20 minutes of questions from a YouTuber who owns less than 100 shares of Tesla stock and pitched his insights to Musk via Twitter.
  • The stock tanked.
  • Musk got on Twitter to attack the offending analysts as instruments of short-sellers; neither has a drastically bearish view of the stock, and both have hold ratings.
  • The stock bounced back.
  • Musk warned short sellers that they were in for a world of hurt.
  • He then spent about $10 million of his own money— more likely obtained via loans pledged to his stake in Tesla as collateral — to buy up more Tesla shares.
  • Production of Tesla's Model 3 sedan continued to languish well below Tesla's previous production targets, and the company continued to throw people at the problem with 24/7 manufacturing.
  • Musk again declared that Tesla, spending a billion per quarter to run the business, but with just $2.7 billion in cash on hand, won't need to raise new funds in 2018.
  • Musk jetted off from California to New York for the Metropolitan Museum's Met Gala, where he dressed like a preacher in a remake of "Casablanca" and squired his reported new girlfriend, musician and artist Grimes, who herself weathered flawed accusations from the internet that she was wearing a Tesla-logo choker.
  • Musk took to Twitter to quash the Tesla choker rumors.

Whew! That was a lot of action for a fortnight!

Meanwhile, Tesla presumably spent many more millions to expand its production of vehicles in the low five figures. For contrast, General Motors built something on the order of 30,000 Chevy Silverado pickup trucks alone. CEO Mary Barra did not yell at analysts, attack short sellers, lose any money, announce any plans to buy GM stock, tweeted about GM's educational efforts, and didn't dress up as anything.

Maybe it isn't such a great idea to have a global celebrity as a CEO. Here's why:

SEE ALSO: All the ways that Tesla could go bankrupt in the next year

Every time your unpredictable CEO says something bizarre to investors or starts banging away at his iPhone keyboard, the stock can pitch up and down.

If you like Musk and you're a Tesla investor, you have to enjoy volatility. Tesla's stock has rarely enjoyed a calm ride.

But although shares were well off their 2017 highs just prior to the announcement of first-quarter earnings, they were trending up. Until Musk lost his cool. 

Shares swiftly tanked. The next day, they were clobbered. 

They recovered quickly, but the selloff was nobody's fault but Musk's. Prior to the huge Q1 loss, Wall Street had already priced in the negative return and was willing to give Tesla a pass.



Musk takes everything personally. Very personally.

I left out the part of the earnings call where Musk attacked journalists, whom he sees as compromising the safety of motorists by writing negative items about Tesla's Autopilot technology. 

Musk does, in fact, believe that this semi-self-driving system saves lives, and over the long haul, he could be right. But that's assuming Autopilot evolves over time. At the moment, it's effectively just advanced cruise control. 

"[I]t's really incredibly irresponsible of any journalists with integrity to write an article that would lead people to believe that autonomy is less safe," he said on the call. "Because people might actually turn it off, and then die. So anyway, I'm really upset by this."

Tesla has argued that Autopilot improves safety, but the US government has disputed Tesla's use of some statistics to support the claim.

Musk is entitled to his opinion, and he's entitled to be upset at journalists. But he shouldn't be telling them what to write about if they think Autopilot might be so oversold to the public that some drivers think it can provide a higher level of self-driving than it does.

There are times to take stuff personally, and times to accept that journalism doesn't care how you feel.

 



His commitment to spending his nights in the factory to fix the biggest existential problem the company has every faced goes out the window if he has the chance to walk a red carpet 3,000 miles away.

In the past few weeks, Musk has emailed Tesla employees to stress that the company must stop wasting money and over-utilizing contract workers. He's also dispensed management and productivity advice. And he recently assumed personal oversight of Model 3 production, which is miles behind where it was supposed to be at this point.

None of this was evidently mission-critical enough to keep him close to the factory in Fremont, CA — not when the bright lights and madcap spectacle of Fifth Avenue and the Met Gala beckoned

No one wants to rob a multi-billionaire of his fun, but this doesn't exactly send a disciplined signal to the assembly line workers at Tesla's plants, nor to the engineers who are now furiously trying to correct the damage done by Musk's mistake of using more automation in manufacturing the Model 3 than Tesla could handle.



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The best camping spots in every state for a cheap summer vacation

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  • Camping is a cost-effective and beautiful way to travel during the summer months.
  • America has a wealth of camping spots to offer, complete with natural resources and scenic views.
  • Each state has a unique campsite attraction, from Florida's Cayo Costa State Park to the Cherry Springs in Pennsylvania.


Numerous studies have found benefits to spending time in the outdoors: better concentration, elevated mood, even faster healing and improved sleep patterns.

But camping isn't just a prescription for dealing with urban angst and anxiety. It's also a joy in its own right — an excuse to go to bed early, stare at the stars and get your hands dirty eating gooey s'mores roasted over an open flame.

If you're looking for a reason to dust off your headlamp or fire up the RV, every single state in the U.S. boasts remarkable landscapes where you can bunk for the night.

From remote beaches accessible only by boat to rugged canyons best explored by canoe, these are the best places to camp in every single state.

SEE ALSO: 15 life-changing trips for couples

Alabama — Outpost at Gulf State Park

Glamping meets the backcountry at Gulf State Park's three walk-in Outpost sites, where canvas tents set on the sand look pulled from a wanderlust Pinterest board. Each comes with four beds, an outdoor sink, port-a-potty, fire pit and, perhaps most importantly, peace and privacy.



Alaska — Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier Bay National Park

In a state full of natural riches, Glacier Bay is a marvel, home to lofty peaks, humpback whales, 700 miles of coastline, and blue-tinged glaciers that calve directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is gorgeously green (if a bit damp) and an easy jumping off point for paddling trips or boat tours.



Arizona — Havasupai Campground, Havasupai Reservation

Getting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched up almost instantly, and even if you snag one it's 10-mile trek from the rim to reach this rustic campground hugging Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of gushing waterfalls and natural pools all an astonishing shade of robin's egg blue.



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Even the parking lot underneath Apple's $5 billion campus is beautifully designed (AAPL)

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Apple's new $5 billion headquarters, Apple Park, is a stunning piece of architecture that has captured the entire world's imagination. 

But as the late Apple founder Steve Jobs once said, "design is how it works." 

In the case of Apple Park, "how it works" is that thousands of employees drive to work every day, and they need somewhere to park. Guests and other people who have meetings at Apple need to get in and out efficiently, without wandering into areas with confidential information.

This could lead to traffic jams. But according to a new dashcam video posted by a Lyft driver, Apple Park has a highly efficient system of turns, underground tunnels, and LED lighting. It's a little reminiscent of how airports direct traffic — fitting, given that the unofficial nickname for Apple Park is the "spaceship" and it looks like it could take off at any point.  

At one point, you see an underground intersection complete with traffic lights. But since it's Apple, the lights are horizontally mounted and embedded into stark white fixtures. 

Check out the video: 

Apple Park is so large that when businessmen or job applicants need to visit, they are provided with a detailed emailed reservation, that includes the exact entrance, the name of their contact, and a big picture of Apple Park. This picture, (only without Tim Cook in front): 

Apple Park

Apple CEO Tim Cook told shareholders in February that they wouldn't get a chance to sign up for Apple Park tours because "we have so much confidential stuff around." That's why Apple built an Apple store across the street — for tourists. 

But with Apple's annual developer conference, WWDC, coming up in June, many developers are hoping to see the actual campus and get a tour, if they're important enough.

For everyone else, there's YouTube and Instagram

Check out some of the highlights of the video below: 

There are tunnels leading underground scattered around the campus.



The numbers are reminiscent of airport terminals.



Wonder what the thinking behind the purple LED lighting is.



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The 10 richest royal families in Europe, ranked

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  • Queen Elizabeth II has a net worth of $500 to $600 million, but she isn't Europe's richest royal.
  • Some of Europe's royal families have reported net worths well into the billions.
  • See the top ten richest royals in Europe, ranked by net worth.

Queen Elizabeth II's $500 million-plus fortune is nothing compared to the net worth of some of Europe's other royal families.

While she is arguably the continent's most well-known royal, she isn't its wealthiest.

That title falls to the royal families who have reported net worths well into the billions, such as Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Below, see how rich the 10 richest royals in Europe are, ranked by net worth. Note that net worth is difficult to estimate for some royal families and may include allowances provided by the state in addition to personal fortune.

SEE ALSO: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William, Kate, and 11 other royals all live in the same palace — here's a breakdown of their lavish quarters

DON'T MISS: Meghan Markle's wedding dress could cost more than $135,000 — and she'll probably be the one paying for it

10. King Philippe, Belgium

Net worth: $13 million

Few records are found on King Philippe's net worth, but in 2013, the monarchy claimed to be worth roughly $13 million.

Belgium's Civil List covers all expenditures directly incurred by King Philippe, set at roughly $13,801,830 annually in 2013, and additional support services are also financed by the government.

Belgian Royal properties are owned either by the State or by The Royal Trust, a financially independent and autonomous public institution. The Trust properties can never be sold.



9. King Felipe VI, Spain

Net worth: $20 million

The King of Spain reportedly slashed his salary by 20% to $267,447 in 2015.

The royal family has eight royal palaces, five royal county residences, and ten monasteries and convents. In 2015, their royal lifestyle cost Spain $8.9 million.



8. King Harald V, Norway

Net worth: $30 million

King Harald V doesn't pay taxes on his wealth and has spent some of said wealth purchasing a royal yacht.

The Norwegian monarchy reportedly costs the state $72 million a year. In 2017, the Norwegian government allocated roughly $32,214,394  to the royal house and $14,88,900 to the King and Queen for personal expenses.



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Now is the worst time to buy any MacBook laptop from Apple

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It is currently the worst time to buy a new MacBook laptop directly from Apple.

By MacBook laptop, I'm not just talking about the lightweight and portable MacBook. I'm referring to any model that Apple currently offers on its main website. That includes the early 2015 MacBook, the early 2015 MacBook Pro, the mid-2107 MacBook Pro, and the 2015/2017 MacBook Air. 

It's not just a question of age, even though age is a major reason why it's not a good idea to buy some of these laptops. Some of Apple's latest models also have unreliable keyboards, and it's not an easy or cheap fix to get it repaired once the warranty runs out. 

Check out why it's not a good idea to buy any of the laptops you can buy directly from Apple right now:

SEE ALSO: Buying a MacBook Pro from Apple's Refurbished Mac store was the best decision I made when getting a new computer

The current MacBook Pro models have unreliable keyboards that could cost you a lot of money to repair.

Just about everything about Apple's recent crop of 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros is great. The Touch Bar might be a little divisive, but you can buy models without the Touch Bar, or ignore it altogether. And the fact these models only come with USB-C ports is also a little divisive, but Apple isn't likely to add all the ports from older models back onto its upcoming laptops. 

The major thing that's getting a lot of negative attention is Apple's new "butterfly"- style keyboard on the newer 2016 and 2017 models. It's a new design that lets Apple make thinner laptops, and it supposedly offers a better typing experience.

But some users – myself included – have reported that certain keys stop becoming responsive. AppleInsider also reported that the 2016 MacBook Pro keyboards with the butterfly-style keyboards were failing twice as often as older models

In my 2016 MacBook pro, the "G" key became unreliable and would often skip when I pressed it. I brought it to the Apple store to get repaired, and thankfully it was still under warranty. Apple couldn't simply replace the "G" key. It had to replace the entire top portion of my MacBook Pro, including the battery. An out-of-warranty repair can cost upwards of $700, according to AppleInsider. 

Hopefully Apple fixes the keyboard issues in its next MacBook Pros. There's no way of telling if they are, but if you're looking for a new MacBook Pro now, it's worth waiting until Apple comes out with new models to see if Apple resolves the keyboard issues. 



The older MacBook Pro model you can buy, which has a better keyboard, is too old to justify its $2,000 price tag.

You can buy an older 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro from Apple for $2,000, which still has an older-but-reliable keyboard. 

The problem with the 2015 model is that it's from 2015. That means it's running on parts that are almost three years old. 

Now, that said, the three-year-old components in the 2015 MacBook Pro will work just fine, even in 2018. It won't be as fast or future-proof as the recent models, but it'll handle basic tasks well. But the other problem linked to the older parts is that the 2015 model still costs a whopping $2,000, which is a poor deal for an older computer, especially if you just want to run basic apps like a web browser, or if you plan on using the laptop for several years. 



The MacBook Air is also too old, and there are rumors that Apple will soon announce an updated model.

The MacBook Air is Apple's cheapest MacBook laptop at $1,000, but it's an old and tired laptop in 2018. 

The latest model that was refreshed in 2017 doesn't actually have 2017 parts. It's running on a 5th-generation Intel processor from 2014. To give you an idea, Intel is currently on its eighth generation of processors in 2018. 

Even for $1,000 – Apple's cheapest MacBook computer – the MacBook Air is bad value. It has a lower resolution display that basically looks fuzzy compared to Apple's recent laptops with the company's "Retina" display. The MacBook Air display also has comparatively poor color and contrast compared to the Retina displays on more recent MacBook laptops. 

Plus, it's rumored that Apple will soon release a new MacBook Air sometime in 2018. So, if you're looking for a portable and capable machine like the MacBook Air, it's worth waiting to see if Apple comes out with a newer model with better specs. 



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We visited Target and TJ Maxx to see which store offered a better shopping experience — and the winner was clear

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  • Target and TJ Maxx shoppers love these stores because of the treasure-hunt shopping experience that they provide.
  • Both are known for their addictive shopping experience. They're frequently featured in memes about going into a store to make one purchase but ending up buying far more.
  • We visited two stores in Downtown Manhattan and found that Target offered a better atmosphere for shopping.

From the outset, Target and TJ Maxx seem to be two quite different stores.

TJ Maxx is an off-price retailer with around 1,200 US stores that sell clothing, homeware, and gourmet food at discounted prices.

Target, on the other hand, is a big-box retailer with around 1,800 stores in the US, selling everything from groceries to electronics and clothing, with some locations also offering cafés and CVS pharmacies in-store. It's more often compared to Walmart or Costco.

Despite this, these two stores have one very similar defining characteristic: they're both known for their so-called treasure-hunt shopping experience, and there is a big overlap in shoppers because of this. They both have become the subject of memes about customers coming in to a store for one item but leaving with much more. 

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We decided to put these two stores head to head to see which offered a better experience for shoppers. The locations that we compared were near each other in Downtown Manhattan, New York City.  

Here's what we found:

SEE ALSO: We shopped at TJ Maxx and Ross to see which was a better discount store — and the winner was clear

First, we visited a Target store in Tribeca. This is one of the retailer's new, smaller-format stores. Target has been focusing on rolling out more of these smaller stores to reach a new set of shoppers in urban areas.

The focus at the front of the store was instantly on drawing in female customers, who make up the majority of Target's customer base. 

Some of these women's summer dresses were offered with deals like buy one, get one 50% off. 

Source: Business Insider



Next, we came across its Chobani café.

As this is one of only three Chobani cafés in existence, it could be a strategic way to drive new customers to this location.



As we headed further into the store, we spotted its Hearth & Hand with Magnolia collection. The pieces in this collection were designed with Chip and Joanna Gaines from the TV show "Fixer Upper."

This new collection launched in 2017.



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Tourists in Korea are mimicking Kim Jong Un's historic handshake with South Korea's president

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  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's summit with South Korean President Moon Jae-in has sparked a new trend.
  • Tourists are mimicking the historic handshake between the two leaders.
  • Those who want to visit the site to restage the famous handshake will need to hurry, however, as the site is reportedly closing by the end of the month. 
  • At the summit in late April, Kim and Moon pledged to work toward the total denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and to sign a peace treaty formally ending the Korean War.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's summit with South Korean President Moon Jae-in has sparked a new trend: tourists are mimicking the historic handshake between the two leaders.

Images of Kim and Moon shaking hands in late April were seen around the world and now tourists are doing their best to reenact the meeting at a replica of Korea's Truce Village, which is located at a movie set not far from Seoul, the South Korean capital. The site was built for the film "JSA: Joint Security Area," which was released in 2000. 

Those who want to visit the site to reenact the famous handshake will need to hurry, however, as the site is reportedly closing by the end of the month

At the summit in late April, Kim and Moon pledged to work toward the total denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and to sign a peace treaty formally ending the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing since the fighting stopped via an armistice in 1953. 

North and South Korea have made major strides diplomatically in recent months after communicating for the first time in roughly two years. In 2017, Kim's regime conducted a slew of missile tests, enraging the international community and raising tensions with both South Korea and the US to new heights. The situation has shifted drastically in 2018, however, as evidenced by Kim and Moon's meeting. 

Kim is also set to meet with President Donald Trump in Singapore on June 12 to discuss the rogue state's nuclear program. 

SEE ALSO: Here's the moment Kim Jong Un made history by stepping into South Korea

DON'T MISS: It doesn't matter what happens at Trump's Singapore meeting with Kim Jong Un — the North Korean leader already won

Here's the original image of the handshake between Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in.



These boys did their best to mimic the historic handshake.



This woman and young girl engaged in their own version of the handshake, which seemed to involve their pinky fingers.



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Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have been on a serious hot streak, and it didn't happen by accident

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It all started at the very beginning, really. Marvel Studios hired the most unlikely actor to play a superhero who wasn't very popular with the masses: Iron Man.

Director Jon Favreau, originally seeking an unknown actor to play Tony Stark, cast Robert Downey Jr. in the role, with some major pushback. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, Downey had been arrested several times on drug-related charges. He went to rehab more than once. Downey said that he was introduced to drugs at the age of eight, because his father was also an addict and provided drugs to him. 

"The best and worst moments of Robert's life have been in the public eye," Favreau said about his casting. "He had to find an inner balance to overcome obstacles that went far beyond his career. That's Tony Stark."

Downey's casting proved to be brilliant when "Iron Man" received glowing reviews — especially for Downey's performance — when it came out in 2008. 

But as the MCU started to grow into the 2010s and a lot of people showed up to see its movies, the films got more formulaic: superhero finds his powers (2019's "Captain Marvel" will be the first female led MCU movie), superhero falls in love with a woman he has to save a few times, and superhero pretty easily defeats a forgettable villain with an accent.

But years into the universe it created, Marvel Studios was reminded of the unconventional choice that got people into this ambitious franchise in the first place, and made bolder and bolder decisions, from directors to casting to source material.

Here's our guide to the MCU's recent winning streak, where we analyze what started it, and how it can continue in the future. 

SEE ALSO: All 19 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked from worst to best

What led to the stride?

Rather than adapt comic book source material for mass audiences, the MCU started to embrace the comic books and movies.

Instead of taking a story from a comic book and making it a vanilla action movie like so many of the early MCU movies were, writers and directors started making movies for themselves, instead of trying to please millions of people. And Marvel Studios is, thankfully, letting them do this, without many limits. 

Most people don't share the same favorite MCU movie now, and that's a good thing. There's a comedy, a political thriller, a period piece, and then there's "Doctor Strange." The movies have gone off on their own paths.

By seeing what works  and what doesn't  — the movies have become something more than a studio blockbuster made to draw people in. The MCU will sell tickets no matter what, so there's a certain artistic freedom that most studio movies never have. 



"Captain America: Winter Soldier" (2014)

The "Captain America" movies are altogether the strongest standalone trilogy in the MCU, and while each movie is a superhero movie, each individually represents a different genre. And it wasn't meant to be that way.

Originally, the Captain America sequel was going to be another period piece, but flashbacks were abandoned early on in the writing process. 

The idea was to make the sequel a political thriller reminiscent of those from the 1970s, like "All the President's Men" and "Three Days of the Condor." In "Winter Soldier," Captain America must fight S.H.I.E.L.D., the agency he's supposed to be working for.

By putting a man who was made by the government for the government in a situation where he has to turn on who he's supposed to be fighting for was a fun twist on Captain America. And it helped make him one of the most complicated and interesting character arcs throughout the films. 

"I love that we're doing a sequel to a film that's a completely different genre than the first film," producer Kevin Feige said in 2013. "I think that's fun. And the comics do it all the time." 

It worked thanks to the skill of the Russo brothers (Joe and Anthony), who came from the TV directing world. Feige has said they were hired to direct "Winter Soldier" based on an action-packed episode of NBC's "Community" that they directed. 

"Captain America: Winter Soldier" received great reviews, and its unlikely superhero spin on a political conspiracy thriller was something critics and audiences loved. The shift in genre did not seem to upset anyone, which helped Marvel learn that it could reinvent a character that already had two movies, such as Thor (more on that in a bit). 



"Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014)

2014 was also a turning point for the MCU because of another movie: "Guardians of the Galaxy." 

"Guardians of the Galaxy" came to theaters several months after "Winter Soldier," and contributed to the MCU's new direction into quirky space stuff like "Thor: Ragnarok" and an action-comedy like "Ant-Man."

Without the MCU to back it up, this would've never been made into a movie. 

Even the Dan Abnett, the writer of the Guardians of the Galaxy relaunch the films are based on, couldn't believe his work got adapted into a movie of its scale, or at all. The Guardians of the Galaxy are not exactly new in the comics  they've been around since the late 60s. But the team seen in the films (Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot) made their debut in 2008. 

The movie's star, Chris Pratt, was quite a surprising choice as well. He's a movie star now, but just a few years ago, Pratt was known for playing a goofball on the NBC comedy "Parks and Recreation." Pratt's casting, as well as Dave Bautista and the voice actors including Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel (huge stars who, in any other movie, would be cast as Star-Lord and Drax to get more tickets in the theater), elevated the movie.

The Guardians of the Galaxy gained prominence after the movie came out, and it was really Marvel's first high-risk movie considering they were even less well-known than characters like Thor and Iron Man.

The Guardians are used in the same way in the 2017 sequel. They're funny, they have attitudes, and sometimes they hate each other. This franchise is both light-hearted and laugh-out-loud funny, has a soundtrack from the 70s and 80s, and stars former TV actor Chris Pratt as the unexpected lead. It really made everything that followed possible. 



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8 tips for mastering 'Fortnite,' the biggest game in the world

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"Fortnite" is everywhere, being played by everyone, and yet it's tremendously difficult

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If you're one of the many new players just jumping into "Fortnite," or one of the many people still struggling to eek out a coveted victory royale, we've got your back.

Here are the eight best tips, tricks, and secrets we've got for surviving and mastering"Fortnite."

SEE ALSO: 15 tips and tricks to play and win at Fortnite Battle Royale, the most popular game in the world right now

1. Don't land in main regions.

This one might sound obvious, but the game gives you no indication that the many regions on the map in "Fortnite" are designated landing areas. They are not — they tend to be hotbeds of activity, full of people playing "spicy" (aggressively). 

Unless you're ready to fight the second you land, you're likely toast. And even then there's a measure of luck to what you'll find nearby in terms of supplies and armaments. Instead, simply don't land in main, named regions — Titled Towers and Wailing Woods and all the other names you see on the map above.

There are loads of houses dotted all over the map that provide plenty of supplies. Do yourself a favor and go there instead of smack into the heart of Dusty Divot.



2. Find a loot chest in your last match? Remember where it was!

There are lots of ways to find supplies in "Fortnite." You could pillage a house, or tuck into a tree with your pickaxe, or take out an enemy — just to name a few.

Most importantly of all, finding treasure chests full of loot is key.

Unlike the weapons and supplies you'll find in a given place, treasure chests aren't randomized. That means if you find a treasure chest once, you know where it is always — and that's a crucial, important difference. There's even a website dedicated to tracking the locations of said treasure chests if you're so inclined.

While it's possible — likely, even — that the locations of treasure chests will change in upcoming updates to the game, learning even a handful now will tremendously improve your chances of survival.



3. Master the art of building a basic structure — a "1x1"— in seconds.

More than anything else in "Fortnite," the most important survival tool is building. You can conjure full structures out of thin air, and you can do it near-instantly. 

The most basic of these structures — a so-called "1x1"— provides an instant fort of protection, as well as offering higher ground (a crucial tactical advantage in "Fortnite" combat). It's simple to build and can save your butt.

If you're playing on PC/Mac and iOS, there are various methods for mastering fast building. On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, you should re-map your button layout (more on that in a moment).

No matter how you're playing "Fortnite," the best way to learn how to build is by dropping into a secluded area of the map and practicing. If you own the "Save the World" mode as well, you could always practice there. 



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How to survive your terrible coworkers, according to a Stanford professor

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You've got to learn how to deal with workplace jerks if you're going to advance professionally — and preserve your sanity.

Robert Sutton, professor of management at Stanford University and author of "The No Asshole Rule," spoke to a number of individuals who have coped with less than ideal coworkers for his upcoming book "The Asshole Survival Guide.

His sources included people who have worked with back-stabbers, incompetent and abusive bosses, and even one man who dealt with a noisy coworker who, according to a decibel meter, was as loud as cutting metal.

He said that, in many cases, it's best to either avoid working with jerks in the first place or quit and move on.

But that evasive maneuvering isn't always warranted — or possible for everyone.

With that in mind, Sutton broke down seven strategies for surviving the worst people in your office:

SEE ALSO: 11 signs you can't trust your coworkers

DON'T MISS: 24 things you should never say to your coworkers

1. Look on the bright side

Sutton described the experience of a young lawyer who worked for a federal judge as part of a two-year clerkship. Her coworkers and boss were incredibly hard to deal with, but if she quit, she would have been committing career suicide. What's more, she wouldn't have been able to pay off her student loans.

Sutton said the young lawyer coped by using a cognitive behavioral trick — imagining herself at the end of her clerkship.

"When you're in a difficult situation, if you can say to yourself, 'If I can just get through tonight and look back on it over the weekend, six months, a year from now,' stressful situations actually do much less damage on our mental and physical health," Sutton told Business Insider.

Another example of cognitive distancing that Sutton recommends is trying to find humor in terrible situations.

"That always helps," he said. "It's amazing. You start laughing at people. That's certainly what I do with some of my more difficult colleagues at Stanford."



2. Physically avoid the worst people at work

Switch desks to get away from your annoying neighbor. Sit as far away from the rudest person in the office during meetings. Try to change up your schedule to avoid running into your workplace enemy in the kitchen.

The less you come into contact with workplace jerks, the better, said Sutton.



3. Exert power

If you have power over a colleague who's behaving badly at work, then take a stand. Sutton cited the example of Paul Purcell, the former CEO and current chairman of wealth management firm Robert W. Baird.

"He tells people during interviews, 'If I discover you're an a------, I'm going to fire you,'" he said. "And he does."

If you don't take action, your complacency could erode workplace morale.



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16 things you should never wear to work — even if you work in a business casual environment

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  • What to wear to work is a daily struggle for many. Luckily, you can cross off these 16 cringeworthy pieces off your list.
  • Just because you work in a casual office environment, it doesn't mean you can get away with just any outfit.
  • Clothes that are dirty, wrinkled, or too provocative should never see the inside of an office.

Business casual, classic casual, smart casual — the rules surrounding what to wear to work are constantly changing, and it's hard to keep up.

But there are a few things you can rule out. Fashion and etiquette experts agreed on 16 things that no one should ever wear to work. 

Keep in mind this doesn't apply to every industry or workplace. It's a general guide that will hopefully put you on the right track to professional outfits that will still let you express yourself. 

"The most important thing is to make sure your clothes are clean, pressed and that you're putting your best foot forward at work," Betsy Aimee, a digital content producer who writes on workplace fashion and entrepreneurship, told Business Insider.

Read on to find out the 16 types of clothes you should never wear to work:

SEE ALSO: How to dress your best in any work environment, from a casual office to the boardroom

Anything see-through

Wear a camisole or undershirt. 



Yoga pants and leggings

Aimee said this is one of the most contentious points between younger and older employees — are leggings or yoga pants okay?

Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are likely to say no, while millennials might argue that they're okay. 

Generally, you should follow what your bosses are wearing to work. If they're not sporting leggings on a regular basis, you certainly shouldn't either.

"Wear what you’d like, but be mindful that people are forming an opinion of you," Aimee said. 





Anything that's too tight, too short, or too baggy

You are not a rapper from the mid-2000s. Don't wear super baggy clothing. 

And tight clothes are also a major no.



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Wayne Rooney is in talks to come to MLS — Here is how the English soccer legend makes and spends his millions

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Wayne Rooney is in talks to make the jump from the English Premier League to D.C. United of the MLS this summer with a deal that would reportedly pay him nearly $21 million per year.

The contract would undoubtedly help Rooney and his wife maintain their lavish lifestyle.

Rooney may not have the Hollywood appeal of David Beckham or Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but he and his wife have expensive tastes with homes all over the world and an extensive car collection with high-end price tags.

Below we take a closer look at the fabulous life of Wayne Rooney.

While Rooney is best known for his time with Manchester United, he got his start playing for Everton when he was just 17.



When Rooney was transferred from Everton to Manchester United, he was making £45,000 a week or about $3.9 million a year.

SOURCE: The Guardian



In 2014, Rooney caused quite a stir when he was given a new 5.5-year contract that would pay him £300,000 a week, or about $21 million a year through 2018.



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15 movie sequels that are better than the originals

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Let’s start off by getting this out of the way: All of the original movies to the sequels in this list are amazing.

If they weren’t, there would never have been a sequel (or sometimes, three, four, or even seven more movies).

But in some cases, the sequels that push forward what's explored in the origin story are better. That doesn’t lessen the quality of the original, but we love these franchises even more because these subsequent movies were made.

Here we look at 15 sequels that did just that:

SEE ALSO: The 33 most important deaths in the Marvel Cinematic Universe history, ranked by how say they were

“Aliens” (1986)

James Cameron expands Ridley Scott’s original movie while also giving it a jolt of insane thrills. Taking us from a ship infected by aliens in the first movie to a whole planet in the sequel, the idea of a franchise that can go on for decades is realized. And the Marines getting attacked by the aliens in the beginning of the movie is one of the top anxiety experiences I’ve ever had watching a movie.



“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018)

It’s only been out for a few weeks, but you can tell instantly that this movie is special. The original Avengers movie was a thrill because we got to see all of our childhood heroes on the screen at the same time. But “Infinity War” uses that to give us a punch in the gut that we won’t forget for a while.



“The Dark Knight” (2008)

It’s the high point of Christopher Nolan’s fantastic Batman trilogy. There’s the greatness of Nolan at the helm, but also the Oscar-winning performance by Heath Ledger as the Joker. With a talent like Christian Bale as Batman, putting him up against an equal talent like Ledger resulted in one of the best acted comic book movies of all time.



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The 50 best sports movies of all time, according to critics

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At the heart of great sports is usually great drama. So, it's no surprise that Hollywood has frequently mined the arena of sports for storytelling inspiration.

Every sports fan has their favorite film depictions of athletic feats, but we decided to see what critics think are the best sports movies of all time. 

The movies below are ranked according to their critic scores on Metacritic, however, in each slide, we also included the film's Rotten Tomatoes score and Rotten Tomatoes consensus. In the cases where two or more films had the same Metacritic score, the movies were ranked in order of the number of reviews. Furthermore, four films were omitted from this list because they had less than ten reviews, which felt like too small of a sample size to give an accurate representation of critical opinions on the film. 

Among the notable movies to miss the cut is "Rocky" (69 on Metacritic), "Field of Dreams" (57) and "Bull Durham" (73). Still, some all-timers of the genre like "Hoosiers" managed to make the list, as well as modern classics like "Creed" and unimpeachable masterpieces like "Raging Bull" and "Hoop Dreams." 

50 — The Heart of the Game

Metacritic Score: 74 (26 reviews)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87%

Rotten Tomatoes Consensus: "This group of high school girls and their eccentric basketball coach easily win your heart with their unusual humanity and dynamism."

Summary: A documentary following a girls High School basketball team. 



49 — The Hurricane

Metacritic Score: 74 (30 reviews)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 83%

Rotten Tomatoes Consensus: "Thanks in large part to one of Denzel Washington's most powerful on-screen performances, 'The Hurricane' is a moving, inspirational sports drama, even if it takes few risks in telling its story."

Summary: A biopic of the boxer Ruben "Hurricane" Carter, who was wrongfully imprisoned for murder. 



48 — Invictus

Metacritic Score: 74 (34 reviews)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 76%

Rotten Tomatoes Consensus: "Delivered with typically stately precision from director Clint Eastwood, 'Invictus' may not be rousing enough for some viewers, but Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman inhabit their real-life characters with admirable conviction."

Summary: A recently-elected Nelson Mandela asks the captain of the South African rugby team to win the World Cup to inspire and unite a country still reeling from apartheid. 



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Inside one of the only American resorts Trump has stayed at as president that he doesn't own

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For one night in August 2017, President Donald Trump broke his streak of staying exclusively at hotels he owns, and stayed at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia.

The AAA Four Diamond Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona was one of only two non-Trump properties he has stayed at in the United States while in office, according to Politico. The other was The Ritz-Carlton in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii.

Perhaps part of the reason was because no Trump properties are nearby. Trump tried to build a high-rise hotel and condo tower in the early 2000s, but Phoenix residents petitioned against the proposed 190-foot tower and the City Council killed the plan.

See inside the lavish Omni resort, which has not one but two presidential suites:

SEE ALSO: Inside Mar-a-Lago, Trump's exclusive club that the public doesn't get to see

DON'T MISS: Inside Number One Observatory Circle, the often overlooked but stunning vice president's residence where the Pences live

Trump traveled to Phoenix for a "Make America Great Again" campaign rally on August 22. It was a raucous event at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Source: Business Insider



It was his first rally since he faced enormous backlash for his comments following the riots in Charlottesville, Virginia. The city braced for demonstrations, and pro- and anti-Trump protesters clashed in a violent showdown.

Sources: Associated Press, Business Insider



It was also the first time Trump visited Arizona since the election. He left the crowds, and headed for the hotel around 9 p.m.

Source: White House pool report



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