• The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most biodiverse places in the entire world, worth billions of dollars.
• But it's in real danger of being killed off as greenhouse gas emissions warm the water and make it more acidic, which causes coral bleaching and can kill it.
• There's a real chance the Great Barrier Reef could be killed within the next couple of decades, leaving a dead structure that could take thousands of years of recover, if it ever can.

One of the most spectacular natural environments on the planet is also one of the most vulnerable, and if people aren't careful, there's a good chance it could be destroyed altogether.

Located off the northeastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef — made up of more than 3,860 separate coral reefs, according to some measures — is such a massive natural structure that it can be seen from space.

It's home to countless organisms and it's a huge draw for tourism. It's the most biodiverse of all UNESCO Heritage Sites and the most extensive coral reef ecosystem on the planet.

But just like all coral reefs, it's vulnerable to human activity, which means that it's in real danger of dying off.

It's not just local activities like fishing and pollution that damage the corals that make up the Great Barrier Reef, though those do have detrimental effects. The biggest overall threat to reef health — both off the coast of Australia and around the world — comes from the carbon dioxide emissions that cause climate change.

The broader consequences of reef loss are devastating, both for natural environments and for the people that depend on them.

As a recent study in the journal Nature Geosciences explained, the Great Barrier Reef has come back from near-death experiences before — five times in the last 30,000 years. That shows recovery is at least theoretically possible, but in those cases, it took hundreds or thousands of years.

Here's what's happening to make the Great Barrier Reef so vulnerable.

SEE ALSO: The quest to save the fragile reefs Earth's oceans depend on

According to one recent study published in the journal Nature, the Great Barrier Reef is made up of 3,863 coral reefs, with over 400 species of coral building up those reefs.

Source: Nature

Corals are animals — translucent creatures that form huge colonies and create a variety of structures.

Certain types of algae populate the structures, which gives reefs bright colors and helps them derive energy from the sun as well as from nutrients and plankton in the water.

The environments these creatures create are crucial — a quarter of fish species spend some part of their life cycle in reefs, which means their loss could have catastrophic effects on fish populations and the many people who depend on them for food or income.

You probably know the basics of a job interview: be on time, dress appropriately,ask good questions and so on.

But there are many things you might not even realize you're doing that can seriously hurt your chances of getting the job. 

In response to the question, "Employers of Reddit, what mistakes do people make during interviews without knowing?" hundreds of employers and hiring managers chimed in on Reddit to reveal the worst mistakes they've seen people make in job interviews, from constantly interrupting the interviewer to talking about a breakup.

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1. Showing up too early

"Basically aim to get there 30 minutes before the interview. This is your buffer, then once you've seen you are in the right place, get a coffee and chill for 20 minutes. Walk in 10 minutes before the interview." - One_Day_I_Will_Stop

2. Not being yourself

"Don't try to be who you think they want you to be. People can tell when someone is putting up a front (besides the whole 'I'm at an interview thing') and that's always a red flag." - unrequitedlove58

3. Stalling

"So many candidates try to stretch things out thinking if they run out the clock we won't get to the hard stuff. Well you're right, we won't get to the hard stuff. But you have to do the hard stuff to get hired." - severoon

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• A good raincoat needs to be functional, but it also needs to look nice so that you’ll actually want to wear it when bad weather hits. The North Face Laney II Trench, with its mix of classic trench coat vibes and functional rain jacket features, accomplishes just that.

Nothing says “I’m a put-together adult who does my taxes on time every year” like owning a dedicated jacket for rain. It takes real foresight to check the weather before you leave the house and decide to grab a raincoat instead of taking your chances on your beloved leather jacket that will dissolve at the mere hint of humidity.

Raincoats and rain jackets have a reputation for being either visually unappealing or about as functional as a sheet of tissue paper. But that doesn’t have to be the case. There are stylish options that will keep you warm and dry without making a huge dent in your wallet.

When shopping, it’s important to keep your lifestyle in mind. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you probably don’t want a cutesy clear rain slicker or anorak designed for city life. Likewise, if your idea of “being in nature” is walking down a tree-lined street from the office to the subway, you don’t need something with lots of high-performance materials and features.

Or, you can always opt for a raincoat that blends the best of both worlds! No matter what, your new favorite topper is bound to be in our guide.

Here are our top picks for the best rain jackets and raincoats for women:

Best overall: The North Face Laney II Trench Raincoat, $180

Best for travel: Joules Right as Rain Packable Printed Raincoat, $75

Best for outdoors activities: Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket, $129

Best for work: Everlane City Anorak, $88

Best transparent jacket: Hunter Boots Original Smock Coat, from $135

Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.

The best raincoat overall

Why you'll love it: The North Face Laney II Trench Raincoat is the ideal mix of classic trench coat and sporty rain gear. 

There’s nothing like a rainstorm to put a damper on an outfit right? (Sorry.) You leave the house feeling pretty cute, but you’re frazzled and soggy by the time you arrive at your destination. What you need is a raincoat that works for just about any occasion: The North Face Laney II Trench Raincoat. It’s sportier than the average trench but still looks fashionable.

The jacket is made of the North Face's durable, waterproof HyVent fabric and it's “lightly insulated” to ensure you stay warm on chilly, windy days. It features an attractive silhouette with a hood, hidden zipper, and my personal favorite detail: adjustable tabs on the sides that cinch your waist in and create a loose hourglass shape. It’s ideal for when you don’t want to look like a paper bag just because it’s raining.

With 316 reviews on Nordstrom, The North Face Laney II Trench Raincoat is a hit with shoppers. One five-star reviewer says the jacket “[i]s lightweight but actually very warm (would be too warm for summer rain, but just right for fall/spring).”

Another fan called it “perfect for layering on a rainy day” and added that “you can dress it up or down pretty easily.”

Pros: Waterproof, lined, comes in four neutral colors, has a hood, cinches at the waist, interior “media pocket” to protect electronics

Cons: Will be too warm for spring and summer temperatures in many places

Buy The North Face Laney II Trench Raincoat at Nordstrom for $180

The best rain jacket for travel

Why you'll love it: Joules’ Right as Rain Packable Hooded Raincoat won’t take up a lot of room in your luggage and comes in a range of cute prints that won’t ruin your vacation outfit.

You never realize how much stuff you use in a day until you’re trying to distill your life down to the size of a carry-on. A rain jacket isn’t always a vacation essential, but if you’re traveling to a drizzly locale — Portland, Oregon? London, England? — it’s not a bad idea to bring one along.

The Right as Rain Packable Hooded Raincoat by Joules is a great option. It’s unlined and easy to fold down so it fits into even the smallest empty space in your luggage. Thanks to an array of cute prints from florals to dogs, you’re almost guaranteed to find one that fits your style. You can finally kiss ruining your vacation Instagrams with an ugly raincoat goodbye.

This topper comes recommended by experts at Best Products, PopSugar, and CNN and it has a 4.5-star rating on Nordstrom. People love the fit (it features a waist-defining drawstring) and the fact that it’s lightweight and easy to pack on-the-go.

Pros: Foldable for easy packing, cute patterns, under $100

Cons: Unlined so you’ll need to layer in cold weather

Buy the Joules Right as Rain Packable Hooded Raincoat at Nordstrom for $75

The best rain jacket for outdoors activities

Why you'll love it: Patagonia’s Torrentshell Jacket is tough enough to withstand harsh weather conditions, but it's not bulky.

If you live for the great outdoors, you need outerwear that will have your back on all kinds of adventures — and in all weather. Patagonia’s Torrentshell Jacket is an expert-approved rain jacket that will keep you dry on long hikes, without any added bulk to weigh you down.

The jacket is made of the brand’s sturdy (and cleverly named) H2No fabric, which is both waterproof and breathable, two characteristics that aren’t always compatible. The jacket has plenty of additional features that make it stand out. The neck area is lined with soft microfleece designed for both comfort and to “[protect] waterproof/breathable barrier,” there’s an oversized adjustable hood with a visor and handwarmer pockets that zipper closed.

The Wirecutter named the Patagonia Torrentshell its favorite raincoat for daily use, specifically because of the roomy hood. “Unlike cheaper jackets with hoods that don’t fit your face, the Torrentshell’s is cavernous, keeping precipitation off your nose, chin, and hair,” says Wirecutter writer Eve O’Neill.

The publication also notes that “[t]he fit is generous, which makes this coat ideal for layering when it gets cold. And, if you work up a sweat, armpit zips let you vent heat,” making this a great pick for varied temperatures or outdoor activities.

Pros: Sturdy fabric, breathable lining and zip vents at the armpits, large hood to keep you extra dry

Cons: You’ll want to layer in really cold temperatures

Buy the Torrentshell Jacket at Patagonia for $129

• Google, Taser, and Xerox are all examples of brand names that have become generic words for a type of product.
• The process is known as genericization, and in some cases, it can result in companies losing their trademark.
• Escalator and kerosene are some lesser-known examples of brand names that have turned into ordinary words.

Sometimes there is a downside to being successful.

In the corporate world, if a company's product is popular enough, it risks something called genericization, which is when the public associates the brand name with the generic class of product itself.

That's the fate that befell Kleenex. Although Kleenex is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, for many consumers, the word has become interchangeable with "tissue."

Other brand names that have fallen victim to genericization include Google, Taser, and Xerox. Even common words like kerosene and escalator were once trademarked.

We've compiled a list of 34 famous brands that have become genericized, either formally or informally. While all of them have been trademarked at some point in their histories, a few of them have actually lost legal protection due to their name's widespread popularity.

SEE ALSO: 'Toast,' 'catfish,' and 7 other common words you probably didn't know came from movies

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Bubble wrap

Introduced in: 1960

Company: Sealed Air Corporation

What it's supposed to be called: Air bubble packaging

Bubble Wrap, in all its poppable glory, was originally called Air Cap. Its inventors first tried to market it as wallpaper, and later as greenhouse insulation. A few years later, it started being used as packaging material, and became popular after it started being used as packaging for IBM computers.

Dumpster

Introduced in: 1936

Company: Dempster Brothers

What it's supposed to be called: Mobile garbage bin

In a mashup of 'Dempster' and 'dump', Dumpster came into being as a mechanical loading system. The term didn't become popular until the company came up with the Dempter Dumpmaster, which was the first front-loading garbage truck that used the system. Unfortunately for the Dempsters, the trademarks on Dumpster have now expired, and it's used to refer to any mobile garbage bin.

Kleenex

Introduced in: 1924

Company: Kimberly-Clark

What its supposed to be called: Tissue, disposable handkerchief

The Kleenex tissue was initially marketed as a substitute for face towels, and was touted by Ladies' Home Journal as "the new secret of keeping a pretty skin as used by famous movie stars." Once it was re-branded as a handkerchief substitute, sales skyrocketed.

Eventually, Kleenex became a victim of its own success: its product was so popular that "Kleenex" became interchangeable with tissues in general.

• Most vitamins do not improve our health, recent research has concluded.
• A new review of more than 100 studies found no evidence that people who take the most popular vitamins have a lower risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, or early death from any cause.
• That includes multivitamins, vitamins C and D, and calcium.
• A tiny number of supplements are exceptions to this rule, such as folic acid for pregnant women. Read on to find out which supplements you should take and avoid.

It seems like simple, obvious advice: Eat your vegetables, get some exercise, and — of course — take your vitamins.

Or not.

Decades of research has failed to find substantial evidence that vitamins and supplements do any significant good. In fact, recent studies skew in the opposite direction, finding that certain vitamins may be bad for you.

Several supplements have been linked with an increase in certain cancers, for example, while others have been associated with a rise in the risk of kidney stones. Still others have been linked with an overall higher risk of death from any cause.

So here are the vitamins and supplements you should take — and the ones you should avoid.

SEE ALSO: These are the supplements that are the most likely to send you to the emergency room

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Multivitamins: Skip them — you get everything you need with a balanced diet.

For decades, it was assumed that multivitamins were critical to overall health. Vitamin C would "boost your immune system;" vitamin A could protect your vision; vitamin B might keep you energized.

Scientific research suggests this is false. A new review of more than 100 studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found no evidence linking multivitamins to a reduced risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, or death from any cause.

Some studies even suggest that consuming vitamins in excess can cause harm. A large, longterm 2011 study of close to 39,000 older women found that women who took vitamins over the course of more than 20 years actually had a higher overall risk of death than those who didn't take any supplements.

Vitamin D: Take it — It helps keep your bones strong and it's hard to get from food.

Vitamin D isn't present in most of the foods we eat, but it's a critical ingredient that keeps our bones strong by helping us absorb calcium. Getting sunlight helps our bodies produce vitamin D as well, but it can be tough to get enough in the winter.

Several recent reviews have found that people who took vitamin D supplements daily lived longer, on average, than those who didn't.

Antioxidants: Skip them — an excess of these has been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers, and you can eat berries instead.

Vitamins A, C, and E are antioxidants found in many fruits — especially berries — and veggies. They've been touted for their potential to protect against cancer.

But studies suggest that when taken in excess, antioxidants can actually be harmful. A large, long-term study of male smokers found that those who regularly took vitamin A were more likely to get lung cancer than those who didn't. And a 2007 review of trials of several different types of antioxidant supplements put it this way: "Treatment with beta carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may increase mortality."

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un keeps a close watch over the media in his country, controlling much of what citizens know of the outside world, and vice versa.

Though Kim has fought to present the Hermit Kingdom to the world as a bastion of military might, nuclear power, and anti-West sentiment, the reality of daily life is grim.

Much of the country lives in poverty, tens of thousands of people are held as political prisoners, and the government tightly controls most aspects of life.

Here's what Kim's North Korea looks like:

SEE ALSO: The mysterious life of Kim Jong Un's wife, Ri Sol-ju, who probably has 3 children and frequently disappears from the public eye

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READ MORE: A photographer captured these dismal photos of life in North Korea

Day-to-day life in North Korea can be bleak.

Source: Business Insider

The Hermit Kingdom, one of the most closed-off places in the world, has experienced increasingly severe food shortages in recent years.

Source: Business Insider

Childhood in North Korea can be difficult. Many children in rural areas have to work on farms, and forced labor drives much of the country's economic output.

Sources: Business Insider, Human Rights Watch

• Roseanne Barr is no stranger to controversy.
• Her tweets have garnered criticism, lawsuits, and the cancellation of her show "Roseanne."
• She has also dressed up as Hitler and featured plotlines about Muslims that people called "dangerous."

ABC announced that "Roseanne" is canceled due to Roseanne Barr's racist tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. 

Comedians often push the limits of public discourse with their jokes, and it's not the first time a tweet has gotten Barr in hot water.

From her television show's plotlines to her social media posts, here are six times Barr has stirred up controversy.

She tweeted the phone number and address of George Zimmerman, who was acquitted in 2013 after fatally shooting Trayvon Martin. His parents sued her in response.

The parents of George Zimmerman, who was acquitted in 2013 after fatally shooting Trayvon Martin, sued Barr in 2014. According to CNN, Barr retweeted their address and phone number a month after Martin was killed, writing "At first I thought it was good to let ppl know that no one can hide anymore ... If Zimmerman isn't arrested I'll rt his address again - maybe go 2 his house myself."

The Zimmermans said it was "an open and obvious call for vigilante justice." A judge dismissed the case.

Barr botched the national anthem at a 1990 baseball game, causing public outcry.

Barr sang the national anthem before a baseball game at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego on July 25, 1990. She struggled to hit the notes and punctuated the song with spitting on the ground and pretending to adjust a protective cup. 

Her performance was booed, President George H. W. Bush called it"disgraceful," and people were so outraged that Barr told the Washington Post that she required LAPD protection for two years afterwards.

"I regret it came out like it did, you know," she told the San Diego Tribune in 2003. "I was trying to be funny. Sometimes you can't tell if it's funny or not, I guess. I learned that. I was too hip for the room, I think."

Barr posed as Adolf Hitler taking burnt "Jew cookies" out of an oven for Heeb magazine in 2009.

Heeb magazine, a Jewish humor publication, featured Barr dressed as Hitler taking burnt "Jew cookies" out of an oven in 2009. Despite backlash, the magazine's then-publisher did not apologize and wrote that the photos aimed to explore "whether the taboo against joking about the Holocaust and the Nazis exerted as much power as it used to."

Netflix has begun to cancel shows, but that doesn't mean it's getting rid of your favorites.

40 Netflix original series will be returning with new seasons in the near future.

Only a few of the series have official release dates, including the upcoming premieres of "Marvel's Luke Cage" and "GLOW."

This week, the streaming service announced the renewal of its Danish dystopian series, "The Rain."

Other hit Netflix shows that have been renewed by the streaming service, like "Stranger Things" and "Black Mirror," are either in production or awaiting release.

For this list, we have included only renewed Netflix series that are yet to air, and we've included official release dates if applicable. We've excluded children's shows and reality series.

Here are the 40 Netflix original series that are coming back for another season:

SEE ALSO: All 65 of Netflix's notable original shows, ranked from worst to best

"Marvel's Luke Cage" (Season 2) — Premieres June 22

"Glow" (Season 2) — Premieres June 29

Date renewed:August 10, 2017

"Orange Is the New Black" (Seasons 6 and 7)

Date renewed: February 5, 2016

• Emirates operates three business class lounges in Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3.
• The three lounges can accommodate more than 4,600 passengers at one time.
• The lounges are all equipped with marble floors, bars, dining rooms, gold-plated Rolex clocks, as well as places to rest and work.

There are varying schools of thought when it comes spending time at the airport. Some prefer to get and out of the airport as quickly as possible. While others, like my colleague Matt DeBord, prefer to take their time, enjoy the terminal's many facilities, and make a day of it.

Personally, I tend to show up at the airport several hours before my flight. Mostly because I'm pathological when it comes to the fear of missing my flight.

But before a recent flight from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to New York, I decided to change things up and arrive a few hours early to simply enjoy the comforts of Emirates Airline's business class lounge.

My flight was scheduled to depart from Emirates' palatial home base in Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3. The terminal features three business class lounges capable of handling more than 4,600 people at a time.

Here's a closer look at my morning at the Emirates Business Class Lounge in Dubai.

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After checking into my flight and going through security, I head towards Terminal 3's Concourse A. This also required a short ride on a people mover and an elevator ride to the main departure level of the concourse.

After another elevator ride, I reached Emirates' business class lounge. It's one of three business class lounges in the terminal. The business class lounge is normally available to business class passengers as well as frequent flyers. But travelers can also pay a fee of $100 to get access.

While most airport lounges are made up of a few rooms in the terminal, the Emirates lounges take an entire level in Concourse A. And it's also absolutely massive. It can accommodate more than 2,500 passengers.

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• Whether you want to add some style to your outdoor space or need the extra shade, choosing the right patio umbrella is key. The Fiberbuilt 9 Foot Terrace Tilt Umbrella uses an octagon-shaped canopy and push-button tilt to cover lots of space and it can easily fit into a bistro table or stand alone.

The perfect patio umbrella should not just make your outdoor space more livable, it should also make it beautiful.

Whether you need a sturdy table umbrella to keep you and your guests cool while you eat or something more elaborate to provide extended relief from the sun, there are many different styles of patio umbrella to choose between. 

When shopping for a patio umbrella, you should consider the size of the umbrella, the material of the pole and ribs, the crank mechanism type, the fabric quality, and of course, where you want to place it.

We've done the research to find the best patio umbrellas you can buy no matter how big or small your patio is. We've also included different types of umbrellas, including portable ones and a hanging patio umbrella. If you're looking for a more portable beach-style umbrella, check out our guide to the best beach umbrellas on Insider Picks.

Here are our top picks for the best patio umbrellas:

• Best overall: Fiberbuilt 9 Foot Terrace Tilt Umbrella
• Best cantilever umbrella: Hampton Bay 11 ft Solar Offset Umbrella
• Best for your budget: Abba Patio Outdoor Patio 9 ft Market Table Umbrella
• Best portable patio umbrella: Wondershade Ultimate Portable Sun Shade
• Best for small spaces: California Umbrella Inc. 7.5-ft Round Umbrella
• Best 50-pound stand: US Weight 50-pound base 
• Best 80-pound stand: US Weight 80-pound base

Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.

SEE ALSO: The best beach umbrellas you can buy

The best patio umbrella overall

Why you'll love it: The medium-sized, tilted canopy of the Fiberbuilt 9 Foot Terrace Tilt Umbrella makes it perfect for either popping into a bistro table or onto your patio.

The Fiberbuilt 9 Foot Terrace Tilt Umbrella is tough enough to last through the seasons and hold up under the harshest conditions. We’ve been using this umbrella on our Brooklyn roof deck since April, and that covered some seriously gnarly northeast spring weather. 

The 1.5-inch pole is made of durable aluminum, but it’s the eight flexible fiberglass ribs with molded joints, hubs, and end tips that really make this umbrella stand up to heavy winds. It's a great choice for rooftop decks and beachside locales because the base is so sturdy. If the umbrella does tip over, the fiberglass construction will also ensure that it stays in one piece.

The hand crank system makes it simple to open and close. If you crank it up as high as possible, you’ll find a big round button that lets you easily tilt the umbrella, allowing you to place your shade more carefully. But our favorite feature is the octagon-shaped, marine-grade, solution dyed acrylic canopy made of hearty Sunbrella fabric. Ours is a happy green that makes our space more attractive.

The poles come in white or Champagne bronze and you can choose from six colors for the canopy, so you can match the umbrella to your existing patio decor.

Nearly 65% of the buyers who reviewed the Fiberbuilt 9 Foot Terrace Tilt Umbrella on Amazon gave it 4 or 5 stars, with most of them concluding that it is a sturdy choice for the price and exactly the size it claims to be.

Pros: Medium size for better fit, fiberglass ribs, Sunbrella canopy, decent price, good color options, sturdy construction

Cons: Canopy covers short of 9 feet, crank not the strongest, fabric could fade in colder weather if left outside

Buy the Fiberbuilt 9 Foot Terrace Tilt Umbrella on Amazon starting at $140

The best cantilever patio umbrella

Why you'll love it: With solar-powered LED lights and a tiltable canopy, the Hampton Bay 11 ft Solar Offset Umbrella is a feature-rich umbrella for medium-to-large outdoor spaces.

This umbrella is more like a patio centerpiece than a piece of furniture. A large, cantilever canopy, solar-powered lights, and durable aluminum and steel hardware make the Hampton Bay 11 ft Solar Offset Umbrella a solid combination of beauty and innovation.

Easy to set up, the base comes with empty sandbags that need to be filled up with 220 pounds of sand to help anchor the umbrella. Many reviewers simply went out and bought sandbags instead of messing with the empty ones.

The vented canopy is crafted from weather-and-stain resistant Olefin fabric and comes in two red or beige. A solar cell sits on top of the canopy and powers 40 solar lights, so you can enjoy your patio day or night.

With 1,000-plus reviews on the Home Depot's site, more than 900 people gave this umbrella a 4 or 5-star rating. Buyers especially appreciated the bright lights for nighttime entertaining and the larger size of the canopy, but some said it doesn’t hold up well in windy weather.

The Wirecutter tested a similar Hampton Bay umbrella and nearly recommended it as a top pick, but passed it over in favor of another umbrella. 

Pros: Stylish and well-designed, solar-powered lighting, 1-year warranty

Cons: Doesn’t hold up well in wind, need sandbags to hold down base, once base is anchored with sandbag it’s hard to move umbrella

Buy the Hampton Bay 11 ft Solar Offset Umbrella at Home Depot for $300 

Get 50 pounds of play sand for $4.65 — You'll need 5 bags to exceed the 220-pound requirement

The best patio umbrella for budget buyers

Why you'll love it: For well under $100, the Abba Patio Outdoor Patio Umbrella fits perfectly into a patio table and offers a large canopy for sufficient shade.

A solid choice for al fresco dining, the Abba Patio Outdoor Patio Umbrella 9 ft Market Table Umbrella checks all the basic boxes. A tilt and crank system lets you simply and quickly unfurl the umbrella to offer shade over 43-inch to 54-inch tables.

The round polyester canopy comes in beige, dark green, and red, and the pole is made of powder-coated aluminum in a nice bronze color. You do need to buy the base separately, and we recommend this 50-pound one for $39.99 or this 80-pound freestanding base for $75.

With only 6 steel ribs, some reviewers on Amazon say the umbrella can easily blow over, and the pole can bend as well. Still, nearly 90% of the 690 reviewers gave it a 4 or 5-star rating. Many also suggest taking it down over the winter or during bad weather to prevent damage.

If you treat it carefully, it should last a few years, but be forewarned that you get what you pay for — This is a budget patio umbrella, so it's not as long-lasting as others.

The Wirecutter tested it and had a few concerns about the longevity, but concluded that "for around $60, this model may seem like an excellent value to people who are happy to view a patio umbrella as a semi-disposable purchase."

Pros: Large size, easy to set-up, extremely inexpensive

Cons: Can blow over in high wind, polyester canopy can fade, pole can bend

Buy the Abba Patio Outdoor Patio Umbrella 9 ft Market Table Umbrella on Amazon for $54 

Get a 50-pound base for $39.99 or an 80-pound base for $75

• You may know the basics of etiquette, but there are probably some lesser-known rules you didn't realize you're breaking. 
• According to experts, there is actually a correct way to pass the salt or stir your tea.
• There are also rules for stop signs, introductions, seating, and how you work out at the gym that most people don't know. 

You write thank you notes, keep your elbows off the table and would never think of eating until everyone at your table had been served. Your etiquette would make Miss Manners proud, right? Not so quick. As it turns out, there are several lesser-known etiquette rules you may be unknowingly breaking. We turned to etiquette experts to find out what’s holding us back from becoming masters of manners.

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You're passing the salt wrong

When you’re at the dinner table and someone asks for salt, you should always pass the salt and the pepper together, explains Maryanne Parker, a social, business and youth etiquette consultant based in San Diego, California. In fact, Parker says, in some social circles, this may be a test to see your level of etiquette exposure.

You pull from the bread basket too soon

"While taking a bread from a bread basket, always offer to the person on the right and to the person on the left, and then take a piece for yourself," Parker says.

You clink glasses during a toast

"Do not clink glasses, even if you see everyone in the movies doing so," Parker says. Instead of clinking glasses with the people around you, simply raise your glass, she recommends.

• U.S. News & World Report releases a list of the best places to live in America every year.
• The best places to live 2018 ranking looked at five metrics: job market, value, quality of life, desirability, and net migration.
• The best place to live in America is Austin, Texas, followed by Colorado Springs, Colorado.

When deciding where to put down roots, many factors are in the eye of the beholder, such as climate, politics, or proximity to extended family.

Other aspects are coveted by nearly everybody: affordable housing, access to well-paying jobs, a low cost of living, good schools, and quality healthcare. In its ranking of the best places to live in America for 2018, U.S. News & World Report gathered data on these crucial components for more than 100 US cities.

They then categorized the data into five indexes for each city — job market, value, quality of life, desirability, and net migration — to definitively rank these major metro areas. You can read U.S. News' full methodology here.

Scores for "value," a blend of annual household income and cost of living, and "quality of life," which accounts for crime, college readiness, commute, and other factors, are included below on a 10-point scale, as well as the city's population and average annual salary.

Austin, Texas, came out on top for the second consecutive year, while Colorado Springs, Colorado, jumped from No. 11 to take the No. 2 spot, edging out the state's capital, Denver, which rounded out the top three.

Nearly a dozen cities made the top-50 list for the first time since 2017, including Huntsville, Alabama; Asheville, North Carolina; and Anchorage, Alaska.

Keep reading to discover the 50 best places to live in America.

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50. Lansing, Michigan

Population: 470,348

Average annual salary: $47,550

Quality of life: 7.0

Value index: 7.1

Lansing, the diverse capital of Michigan, earns a spot on the list for its affordability, abundance of jobs, and local flavor. The area is home to everyone from career government workers to recent college graduates, and "you can go from a college campus to a waving wheat field in 10 minutes," one local expert said.

Residents love Lansing for its sports culture and fine arts scene, and although it gets chilly in the winters, the sunny summers more than make up for it.

49. Cincinnati, Ohio

Population: 2,146,410

Average annual salary: $48,130

Quality of life: 6.4

Value: 7.7

Cincinnati is a city that loves its food, sports, and culture. There's something for everyone in the Midwest's Queen City, from a strong job market to a busy event calendar filled with museums, baseball, and local heritage events.

Residents appreciate the city's affordability — housing there is cheaper than the national average, despite Cincinnati being one of the 30 biggest metro areas in the US.

48. Syracuse, New York

Population: 660,652

Average annual salary: $48,530

Quality of life: 7.1

Value: 7.6

It might get 124 inches-plus of snow per year, but don't let the blustery climate deter you: Syracuse boasts a low cost of living, easy access to both the city center and surrounding suburbs, and a host of cultural activities, including the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

Home to Syracuse University, the town also rallies behind the Orange during basketball season, cheering the team to victory.

As the summer TV season gets underway, some highly anticipated new shows are premiering next month.

To find out which shows audiences are anticipating the most, the TV tracking app TV Time analyzed data from its 2.1 million global users to see which upcoming TV shows viewers had followed the most frequently on its app.

The list includes series like the Kevin Costner-led drama "Yellowstone" from the Paramount Network, and "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" from Freeform.

Here are the 5 new TV shows that viewers are anticipating the most in June, according to TV Time:

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5. "American Woman"— Premieres June 7 on Paramount Network

Summary:"Inspired by the upbringing of co-executive producer and Real Housewife of Beverly Hills Kyle Richards, this series follows an unconventional mom named Bonnie (Alicia Silverstone) struggling to raise her daughters with the help of her two best friends Kathleen (Mena Suvari) and Diana (Jennifer Bartels) as they discover their own brand of independence amid the rise of second-wave feminism in the 1970s."

4. "Dietland" — Premieres June 4 on AMC

Summary:"A wickedly funny and extraordinarily timed satire about Plum Kettle, a ghostwriter for the editor of one of New York’s hottest fashion magazines."

3. "Are You Human Too?"— Premieres June 4 on KBS TV2

Summary:"Can you actually protect a robot? Nam Shin is a son from a family who runs a large company. After an unexpected accident, he falls into a coma. His mother Oh Ro Ra is an authority on brain science and artificial intelligence. She creates an android named Nam Shin III which looks like just like her son Nam Shin."

• Life lessons often only come with time and mistakes made.
• Figuring out financial responsibility, the importance of maintaining health, and having patience with my career would have helped me be more successful.
• Here are eight crucial life lessons that I wish someone had told me a decade ago.

When I was in my late 20s, my boss and I used to have epic lunches where we'd chat about life. One day, he told me that when you turn 30, you need to start being responsible. I didn't take him seriously, but now that I'm 40, I wish I had.

Here are eight of the hard-earned lessons I've learned leading up to my fortieth year that I wish someone had told me a decade ago:

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1. You may see some friends less often, but the bond remains strong

I've found that the closest friends I've had for the past 20 years are the ones from my fraternity — it truly is a forever bond. As life moves on, though, people do, too.

Some of your friends will move to different states, and some will get married, have kids, and end up immersed in a suburban bubble. Your inner circle will become smaller and smaller as you get older.

But that's not to say that the folks you see less often are gone forever. With many of my fraternity brothers, when we get together, we're still able to pick up right where we left off. It's like no time has passed. You just can't get bogged down with wondering when you’ll see them again or feel insecure about why they haven’t called.  

2. Your parents will need taking care of

My parents are on the verge of turning 70, and their health is becoming a concern. Between the two of them they have high cholesterol, hearing loss, and multiple medications, and doctor visits are becoming more and more frequent.

It's important to understand your family’s health and medical history, and to know all of their pertinent information so you can handle any medical situation that may arise.

3. An extravagant wedding is overrated

If there was ever a moment where the idiom "If I knew then what I know now" fits into this post, it pertains to my wedding. Yes, it was beautiful – everyone we wanted was there, we had an outdoor ceremony, the music was amazing, and the caterer's pigs-in-a-blanket were hand-rolled!

But weddings can be uber-expensive, especially in the New York City area. Planning a wedding often causes stress for the bride and groom and strife among the parents paying for it.

If you really want to have a wedding, focus on curating your guest list, paring it down only to the folks who must be there. Do what I would do now if I had the chance to do it all again: Take a long and lovely honeymoon and start your life together without this nuptial nonsense.

• Hong Kong is the most expensive city in the world to rent a two-bedroom apartment, according to a report from Deutsche Bank.
•  Average rent prices in Wellington and Dublin increased over 20% since last year but Tokyo, Frankfurt, and Melbourne all had at least 9% decreases in rent.
• Average rent in New York City is about $800 lower than in the most expensive US city, San Francisco. 

Housing costs likely eat up the biggest share of your paycheck, no matter where in the world you live.

But looking at the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the world's largest cities, that number can range dramatically from about $300 in Bangalore, India, to more than $3,700 in Hong Kong, according to a new report from Deutsche Bank Market Research. 

Hong Kong was the second most expensive city for housing last year but overtook San Francisco on this year's report. Wellington jumped the most spots thanks to a 28% year-to-year change in apartment pricing and moved ahead five places to the 19th most expensive city for housing. Meanwhile, Melbourne and Frankfurt, Germany, dropped seven spots each, with the latter moving out of the top 24.

The report sources prices from Expatistan, a site that tracks cost-of-living expenses in over 200 countries, for "monthly rent for mid-range two-bedroom apartment" in nearly 50 cities.

Below, check out the 24 most expensive cities in the world to rent an apartment.

All prices are average and in US dollars.

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24. Shanghai, China — $1,343

23. Chicago, United States — $1,421

22. Toronto, Canada — $1,502

The kids of "It," adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name, are going to be all grown up when the horror movie returns for a sequel. 

"It: Chapter Two," will take place 27 years after the first movie, because that's how long it takes for Pennywise to reappear. While the kids of the Losers' Club have grown up and left the town, they all have to return to Derry to try and get rid of the evil for good. 

The movie is set to hit theaters September 6, 2019. 

Bill Skarsgård will be returning to play the terrifying clown, but the former kids will all be played by new actors.

Here's who has been cast so far. 

Jaeden Lieberher played Bill Denbrough, the leader of the Losers' Club, in the first remake.

Before starring in the horror movie, Lieberher was in "St. Vincent" and "The Book of Henry." 

James McAvoy is taking the role on in "Chapter 2."

The 39-year-old actor is well-known for his roles in "Atonement" and the "X-Men" prequel trilogy and was recently in "Atomic Blonde." 

Sophia Lillis broke out with her role as Beverly Marsh, the only female in the Losers' Club.

She was cast on the upcoming HBO miniseries "Sharp Objects," which is based on Gillian Flynn's novel of the same name. 

As disturbing as true crime cases can be, many people are fascinated by them.

From learning about serial killers' last meals to trying to figure out some of the most famous unsolved crimes, there's plenty out there for true crime buffs.

But if you're really looking to delve into a particular case, you might want to consider traveling to the scene of the crime.

We rounded up 15 places in the US that every true crime lover will enjoy, from museums to tours to homes in which grizzly murders were committed.

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Learn all the gory details of the Manson Murders from an expert on the subject who hosts three-hour tours in Los Angeles.

The story of how California cult leader Charles Manson brutally slaughtered actress Sharon Tate and four others in 1969 has captivated true crime lovers for years. And while "Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders, " a book written by the prosecutor in Manson's case, provides a pretty good account of the murders, the 3.5-hour Los Angeles tour by the same name will let you get even more up-close and personal with the story.

Scott Michaels, who helped write a documentary on the murders, leads the tour, which uses audio recordings from the actual killers to detail the hours leading up to the tragic incident.

Have a drink at the bar where one of America's most well-known female serial killers was arrested.

After allegedly being sexually abused as child and then kicked out of her own home, Aileen Wuornos turned to sex work on Florida's highways as a way to make money. She murdered six men before she was caught and arrested in 1991 at the Last Resort Bar in Port Orange, Florida.

Tourists still come to the bar to see the place were Wuornos had her last drink (whe was executed in a Florida prison), as well as the nearby motel in which she killed one of her six victims.

Walk the streets of Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood, where one of the country's most disturbing serial killers lured in several of his victims.

Jeffrey Dahmer not only murdered 17 men and boys between the late '70s and early '90s, but also raped some of them, and engaged in necrophilia and cannibalism. 

Dahmer committed a number of these horrifying crimes in Milwaukee, and the Cream City Cannibal Tour allows participants to walk the streets on which Dahmer lured in seven of his victims. Just beware — this 75-minute tour has been banned on Groupon twice, so if you're easily spooked, it might not be the activity for you.

• Getting together is easy, staying together is the hard part of any relationship.
• Celebrity couples share their experience with love, marriage, and making it last.

We've all heard it: relationships take work. But imagine adding fame, notoriety, and possible drama to the mix. Here is some advice from eight celebrity couples on how they have made their love and marriage last:

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith

They don't call him The Fresh Prince for nothing. Will and Jada have a love story that withstands 20 years.

In his Instagram post from December, Will compared lasting love to a garden.

"Love is like gardening. I have learned to focus on helping you to blossom into what you want to be (into what you were born to be), rather than demanding that you become what my fragile ego needs you to be. I've learned to take pleasure in nourishing your dreams, rather than wrestling with you to fulfill my selfish needs and satiate my insecurities. I have learned that love is listening. Love is giving. Love is freedom."

Jada Pinkett Smith told Page Six that love is all about learning each other.

"You think you know the person you're with after 15 years. But that's not true. I'm learning more … I'm just learning more about myself and so is he ... That's what this is all about. Learning and growing together."

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

One of Parker's brothers introduced them, and the rest is history … well 21 years, at least.

In 2014, on the "Meredith Vieira Show," Matthew suggested that friendship is a major key to his lasting relationship.

"We really are friends beyond everything else and we talk a lot. Keep talking I guess, I know how cliché that is. Too much silence is definitely not a good idea."

Last year, SJP told People magazine that it's important to like who you're with.

"You and your partner are going to change," she said. "It seems so silly, but I think you're very lucky if you like the person. I still just really like him. I'm sure I annoy him and he annoys me, but I literally learn about him every day. I'm like, ‘You're doing what? You're reading what?'"

David and Victoria Beckham

The soccer stud and former Spice Girl have been an iconic married couple for 18 years. It's all about working through the difficulties, David told People magazine in an interview last year.

"Of course you make mistakes over the years, and we all know marriage is difficult at times. It's about working through it," he said.

Victoria suggests to keep yourself in check, according to People magazine.

"In marriage: have patience. Bite your tongue. Be supportive. And preserve a bit of mystique. Never let yourself go completely (at least brush your hair, clean your teeth, have a bit of a brow going on because you will always want him to look at you and feel attracted)."

Each year, legendary internet stock analyst-turned-investor Mary Meeker of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers puts together a presentation on the state of the web.

The report, now in its 23rd year, compiles and crunches data from a wide range of sources and provides insights into the biggest trends in digital.

Meeker launched the 2018 edition of the Internet Trends Report at Vox Media's Code Conference on Wednesday, and we have republished it here in full.

While last year focused on interactive games and online advertising, this year’s presentation delves into data and personalization, e-commerce innovation, and China’s rising intensity and leadership in internet-related markets.

Here's what's happening on the internet in 2018:

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As the most valuable retailer in the United States and one of the most valuable public companies in the world,  Amazon is home to some high-paying careers. 

We compiled the top 11 highest paying jobs at Amazon, based on current and former employee reports on Glassdoor.com. If you're in the market for a new job and want to give this huge retailer a shot, check this list out beforehand.

11. Brand specialist

Average salary: $61,112

A brand specialist works in the marketing team, and focuses on customer interaction and company image. 

10. Business analyst

Average salary: $73,221

A business analyst keeps an eye on company and industry data to help facilitate company decisions. 

9. Software engineer I

Average salary: $99,444

A software engineer works with coders, programmers, and software design teams. Amazon has tiers within certain positions (generally from 1-3), with a 1 being a person with the least amount of experience and a 3 being a person with many years of experience.