Sex education in the United States is complicated at best.

Everyone seems to have a different opinion of what kids should learn about sex, from abstinence-only policies to graphic depictions of how babies get made. This results, at the very least, in a whole lot of cognitive dissonance when it comes to actually teaching kids about sex.

For many people, the confusion of how to approach sex ed manifests itself in a bizarre mashup of sexual facts, half-truths, and lies being taught to kids who may not know anything else about sex.

To demonstrate this, people on Reddit shared some anecdotes of the worst things they learned in school-sanctioned sex ed classes— and some of them may be things you learned in school, too.

INSIDER was unable to independently verify all of these stories, but everything listed is as good an example as any of what not to teach kids in a sex ed class.

1. Women can't get pregnant if they have sex on top.

"8th grade, the teacher said that a girl can't get pregnant while on top because gravity wouldn't let the sperm go up. One girl was already pregnant at the time. We graduated with a class of 20 with five children" - Reddit user KWBC24

2. You can't get STDs if you're in love.

"The reason moms and dads can have sex without a condom is because you can't get STDs if you're in love. I s--t you not." - Reddit user HopBiscuit

3. A penis can penetrate a woman's cervix.

"That a man's penis can be big enough to penetrate a woman's cervix and get into her uterus." - Reddit user GnarlyG

Since its opening day in 1955, Disneyland has been welcoming kids and adults alike into a magical world of friendly characters, thrilling rides, and Mickey-shaped treats. While some Disney essentials like Sleeping Beauty Castle and the "It's A Small World" ride have stood the test of time, other aspects of the park have changed over the years.

Here are vintage photos of Disneyland when it first opened compared to how it looks today.

Disneyland opened in 1955 with 22,000 invited guests at its opening day in Anaheim, California.

The 160-acre theme park was built on an orange grove.

Disneyland has expanded even more with surrounding attractions like Disney Springs.

Disney Springs features Disney's first brewery called Ballast Point Brewing.

Park-goers gleefully ran through Sleeping Beauty Castle when the park opened.

They couldn't get in fast enough.

With the availability of unlocked devices, it's easier than ever to switch carriers and get the best "unlimited" data plan that works for you.

There are a few things to consider when choosing a carrier and its unlimited data plan, like how carriers interpret the meaning of "unlimited." For most of them, it means capping your speeds after you reach a certain amount of data usage. 

Each carrier also offers its own perks, like free Netflix, Hulu, or HBO. They also have their own limitations to mobile hotspots, video streaming resolution, and data for tablets and wearables. 

So to help you figure out what's what, here's a quick rundown of how the current crop of unlimited plans match up. You can scroll down for the full head-to-head.

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The big caveat: No "unlimited" plan is really unlimited.

Wireless carriers use the word "unlimited"in a misleading way.

No "unlimited" plan here allows you to use an endless amount of LTE data across the board with no penalties. Instead, each carrier warns that it may slow your speeds if you use a certain amount of data in a month and live in an area of congestion.

Each plan also limits what you can do with that data when it comes to things like mobile hotspots, international usage, and the like.

The situation only gets worse when you look at the restrictions imposed on unlimited plans from mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) like Boost Mobile and Cricket Wireless, or on the prepaid "unlimited" plans from the major carriers themselves.

Also, none of the carriers' advertised rates includes device subsidies. If you buy a phone from a carrier and pay for it in monthly installments, that fee will be added to the cost of your plans.

Still, the "unlimited" plans have value. At least with the major carrier plans, you do truly get unlimited talk and text, and the amount of data you can use without risk is fairly generous. And being slowed in areas of congestion is not the same as being outright throttled; even after passing a carrier's warning point, you can still get LTE speeds.

The other caveat: Not all networks are created equal.

A good "unlimited" plan isn't as worthwhile if it comes with shoddy internet. Sadly, a big chunk of the country still suffers from mediocre mobile coverage.

It's hard to give exact metrics on how the carriers' current networks compare, but a recent PCMag report found Verizon to have to best mix of speed, coverage and reliability, with T-Mobile and AT&T close behind. A recent RootMetrics study, meanwhile, found a bigger gap T-Mobile to be fast but less reliable, and also put Verizon tops in terms of overall quality. 

In general, Verizon is consistently near the top, T-Mobile is said to be much improved from years past, AT&T is either in second or third, and Sprint often brings up the rear. Much of the time, though, which is best for you depends on where you live.

If you opt for a prepaid carrier, you usually have to deal with slower speeds. Cricket Wireless has an unlimited plan for $65 a month, for example, but its parent, AT&T, caps Cricket download speeds at a lower-than-average 8 Mbps.

Sprint, meanwhile, caps all video on Virgin Mobile's and Boost Mobile's unlimited plans at a less-than-HD resolution. Virgin did recently introduce an enticing deal that offers a year's worth of data for $1, but you need to use an iPhone to be eligible for it.

And the prepaid "unlimited" plans from carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile block things like HD video streaming and the ability to use your phone as a mobile hotspot. As a result, we've omitted all such prepaid plans from this comparison.

Verizon

How much does it cost?

The Go Unlimited plan starts at $75 a month for one line. It costs $130 a month for two lines, $150 a month for three lines, or $160 a month for four or more lines. 

The Beyond Unlimited plan starts at $85 a month for one line. It costs $160 a month for two lines, $180 a month for three lines, or $200 a month for four lines. Each additional line here costs an extra $50 a month, with a maximum of 10 lines for $500 a month.

Verizon recently introduced a brand-new unlimited plan called "Above Unlimited," which starts at $95 for a single line, $180 for two lines, $140 for three lines, and $120 for four or more lines. 

Verizon also now lets you pick which of its three unlimited plans you want to apply to different lines. That way, you can assign different unlimited plans according to the needs of specific users. So, in a three-line account, one line could have the $50 "Go" plan, the second line could have the $60 "Beyond" plan, and the third line could have the $70 "Above" plan. That way, you don't need to pay $70 per line for the other two lines if only one line needs the "Above" plan, for example. 

None of this includes taxes and regulatory fees, though. Those vary by region, so your bill will be a bit higher than what's advertised.

And as with every major unlimited plan, all of these rates apply only if you set your billing to auto-pay every month. Otherwise, all of the prices above will cost $5 more a month per line.

How much LTE data do you actually get?

With the Go Unlimited plan, Verizon says it may temporarily slow your mobile data speeds in areas of congestion. This doesn’t mean you’ll constantly be slowed to a crawl when browsing the web on your phone, but it makes it especially difficult to call this a true “unlimited” plan.

With the pricier Beyond Unlimited plan, Verizon says it may temporarily slow your mobile data speeds in areas of congestion if you use more than 22 GB of LTE data in a given month. 

With the new "Above" Unlimited plan, you get 75 GB of fast LTE data in a given month before it may temporarily slow your mobile data speeds in areas of congestion.

Can you stream HD video?

Not with a smartphone on the Go Unlimited plan. If you buy that, Verizon says video streamed over its mobile network will max out at a 480p resolution, which is less than high-definition. There is a visible difference in sharpness between 480p and HD, particularly on the ever-expanding and increasingly high-res displays of today’s smartphones. Again, this is a clear example of limits on an “unlimited” plan.

The "Beyond" and "Above" Unlimited plan does let you stream video on smartphones in high-definition, but even that is throttled: Verizon says it’s capped at a 720p resolution. This isn’t as noticeable a drop-off in sharpness as going to 480p, but it’s the minimum threshold for an HD video, and it’s still a step back for consumers than the previous plan, on which Verizon didn’t restrict video on any device at all.

If you subscribed to Verizon’s original unlimited plan, you’re now saddled with the Beyond Unlimited plan’s 720p limit.

If you want the full HD 1080p resolution for video streams on a smartphone, Verizon lets you pay an extra $10 per line for those on the Beyond and the Above Unlimited plans. 

It’s worth noting that the limits above are different if you stream video to a tablet instead of a smartphone. With that, the Go Unlimited supports up to 720p video streaming, while the Beyond Unlimited plan supports up to 1080p video streaming. This makes sense given that tablets offer more screen real estate.

When it comes to properly storing food, most of us are making some colossal mistakes. Whether you have a terrible habit of overstocking your fridge or your cupboards are full of plastic storage containers, chances are you're committing some major food safety fouls when it comes to packing up last night's dinner.

INSIDER talked with several food experts to get the scoop on some of the more common mistakes we make when storing food.

Using plastic containers for food storage.

Celebrity nutritionist,Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, told INSIDER when you use plastic containers, over time you run the risk of chemicals (including BPA) leaching into your food. Putting them under high heat in the dishwasher can even accelerate this issue. She recommended that whenever possible,go with glass containers.

"With glass containers, you can also pop them in the microwave and reheat, so you end up having less food waste," she added.

Storing food in opaque containers.

Go look at the plastic containers you have in your kitchen. There's a good chance, most of them are opaque. And Glassman said opaque filled containers with food are much more likely to be forgotten about.

"You may have meal prepped roasted veggies on Sunday, but you're much less likely to reach for them throughout the week if they're kept hidden in your fridge, and reaching instead for anything that is packaged and appealing because it's in direct sight," she explained.

Again, opting for clear glass containers will not only keep your fridge looking clean and organized, but will make it so much easier to know what you have, and help you keep it from going to waste.

Storing food on the incorrect shelf in the fridge.

You're in a rush and just want to get the groceries put away, so you throw the raw chicken on the top shelf. No big deal, right? Wrong, saidToby Amidor, MS, RD, and author of the upcoming book "Smart Meal Prep for Beginners."

Amidor, who teachers college classes on food safety and storage, told INSIDER that raw food should never be placed above ready-to-eat or prepared foods (like leftovers or a cake).  "The raw and possibly contaminated juices can drip into the ready-to-eat or prepared foods," she explained. Instead, Amidor said to store raw food always at the bottom of the fridge.

President Donald Trump has emphasized military might during his first year in office, but the US is not the only country seeking to expand its battlefield capacities. Between 2012 and 2016, more weapons were delivered than during any five-year period since 1990.

Arms sales indicate who is beefing up their armed forces, but head-to-head military comparisons are harder to come by. Global Firepower's 2017 Military Strength Ranking tries to fill that void by drawing on more than 50 factors to assign a Power Index score to 133 countries.

The ranking assesses the diversity of weapons held by each country and pays particular attention to the manpower available. The geography, logistical capacity, available natural resources, and the status of local industry are also taken into account.

While recognized nuclear powers receive a bonus, the nuclear stockpiles are not factored into the score.

Moreover, countries that are landlocked are not docked points for lacking a navy, though they are penalized for not having a merchant marine force.

Countries with navies are penalized if there is a lack of diversity in their naval assets.

NATO countries get a slight bonus because the alliance would theoretically share resources, but in general, a country's current political and military leadership was not considered.

"Balance is the key — a large, strong fighting force across land, sea and air backed by a resilient economy and defensible territory along with an efficient infrastructure — such qualities are those used to round out a particular nation's total fighting strength on paper," the ranking states.

Below, you can see the 25 most powerful militaries in the world:

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25. Algeria

Power Index rating: 0.4366

Total population: 40,263,711

Total military personnel: 792,350

Total aircraft strength: 502

Fighter aircraft: 89

Combat tanks: 2,405

Total naval assets: 85

Defense budget: $10.6 billion

24. Saudi Arabia

Power Index rating: 0.4302

Total population: 28,160,273

Total military personnel: 256,000

Total aircraft strength: 790

Fighter aircraft: 177

Combat tanks: 1,142

Total naval assets: 55

Defense budget: $56.7 billion

23. North Korea

Power Index rating: 0.4218

Total population: 25,115,311

Total military personnel: 6,445,000

Total aircraft strength: 944

Fighter aircraft: 458

Combat tanks: 5,025

Total naval assets: 967

Defense budget: $7.5 billion

• I'm a news junkie who decided to pay no attention to current events for a week.
• The logistics of unplugging from the news cycle are more complex than you might think.
• I thought it would feel like a vacation, but it turned out to be much more difficult to complete my assignment than I anticipated.
• In the short-term, this experiment may prove useful in reducing stress. But long-term, it can be dangerous to remain ignorant to what’s going on in the world.

As a journalist, I’m a bit of a news junkie. While I don’t cover news on a daily basis, I’ve always prided myself on keeping myself informed, and I’ve thought of my obsession as a healthy, responsible habit.

But after the 2016 presidential election, it started to feel like more of a chore to keep up with everything that was going on in the world. The news cycle began to weigh heavier on my mind, and that feeling only compounded over time.

So I decided to give myself a temporary break from the news to see how it would affect me. It seemed like a simple task, but to accomplish this, I almost had to unplug from the internet completely. Here’s how I avoided the news:

• I stopped logging into my Feedly account, which I use to keep up with about 40 different sources of news. During this time, it racked up thousands of articles.
• I disabled all push notifications on my phone to avoid accidental exposure.
• Many of my non-urgent emails, like newsletters and Google alerts, went unread.
• I still used social media, but only as much as was necessary to do my job and share my work.

The results of this experiment were mixed, but mostly negative:

SEE ALSO: 4 reasons I gave up Facebook — and why I'm not going back

1. When I took the news out of my digital diet, what I was left with seemed hollow: retail, guilty pleasures, and entertainment

None of those are bad in themselves — they’re just not something I deem as important as staying informed on current events.

2. When you operate outside of the news cycle, you can get a clearer picture of everything else that’s going on — if you seek it out

I finally had time to read up on the work that organizations like the Marshall Project and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are doing. This was, by far, the best side-effect of going news-free for a week.

3. I experienced significantly lower stress levels from day to day

The weight of the news cycle disappeared on day one, and I was determined to enjoy that throughout my week.

Even so, I wouldn’t consider that to be worth the cost of being uninformed in the long run — especially in a time when it seems so important to be knowledgeable about what’s going on the world.

• Fyre Festival organizer Billy McFarland pleaded guilty to wire-fraud charges in March.
• The 26-year-old was arrested in June 2017 after being accused of misleading investors who poured more than $1 million into Fyre Media.
• McFarland admitted he defrauded 80 investors and a ticket broker out of more than $26 million.
• On June 12, McFarland was arrested on charges of running a fraudulent ticket-selling enterprise called NYC VIP Access while out on bail.
• Here's a look back at what happened. 

The founder of the nightmarish Fyre Festival that left hundreds of attendees stranded in the Bahamas pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud in March.

Now, he's facing fresh charges that he ran a separate, fraudulent ticket-selling company while out on bail. 

26-year-old Billy McFarland admitted to defrauding a ticket broker and 80 investors in Fyre Media, a company that he founded and that was responsible for putting on the Fyre Festival. Prosecutors alleged that McFarland used falsified documents to trick investors in a $26 million scheme.

As a result, McFarland could spend eight to 10 years in prison in addition to paying a fine of up to $300,000, according to Bloomberg.

But on June 12, he was arrested again on charges of selling fake tickets under a different company, called NYC VIP Access, starting in 2017. If convicted on the additional fraud charges, McFarland could face an extended prison sentence, likely of an additional two years, according to Time. 

Fyre Festival promised to offer attendees a VIP experience when they set off to Great Exuma in the Bahamas. But the reality was very different, as attendees encountered delayed flights, half-built huts to sleep in, and cold cheese sandwiches to eat. And that doesn't even include the disastrous trip home.

The luxury festival — tickets for which started at $1,200 — was advertised as two weekends in paradise, but it turned into a nightmare.  Take a look at festivalgoers' expectations compared with the reality they encountered, which is currently being developed into a TV series for Hulu. 

And here's the full Fyre Festival promo video:

SEE ALSO: The founder of the doomed Fyre Festival could spend years in prison after pleading guilty to defrauding investors out of millions of dollars

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

It was supposed to be over two weekends in 2017: April 28-30 and May 5-7.

It was described as an "immersive music festival."

• The United States has many regions, and author Colin Woodard argues that it can be divided into 11 sub-nations.
• Woodard's defined nations range from the "Deep South" to the "Midlands" and "El Norte."
• The cultural differences between them contribute to the political tensions between states and how they fit into the US overall, he said.

The United States comprises several different regions, each with its own rich history and cultural identity.

Exactly where those regions start and end has been a long-running debate, but according to author Colin Woodard, the United States can be divided into 11 distinct sub-nations. 

Woodard mapped out the regions in his 2012 book "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America." Some of his regions might sound familiar, like the "Deep South"; others might surprise American readers, like his "Midlands" region that stretches from New Jersey to northeastern New Mexico.

Recognizing the distinct values of each region is critical to understanding the United States, Woodard said.

"The country has been arguing about a lot of fundamental things lately, including state roles and individual liberty," Woodard, a Maine native, told Business Insider in 2015.

"In order to have any productive conversation on these issues, you need to know where you come from," he said. "Once you know where you are coming from, it will help move the conversation forward."

Here is how Woodard described each region of the US:

SEE ALSO: 27 fascinating maps that show how Americans speak English differently across the US

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Yankeedom

Yankeedom comprises New England, upstate New York, and much of the industrial midwest, from northern Pennsylvania to Minnesota, Woodard wrote in Tufts University's magazine.

Residents in these states, founded by Puritans, are more comfortable with government regulation than people in other regions. They also value education, citizen participation in government, and the assimilation of outsiders, Woodard said.

Yankeedom is traditionally welcoming

"Yankeedom has, since the outset, put great emphasis on perfecting earthly civilization through social engineering, denial of self for the common good, and assimilation of outsiders," Woodard wrote.

New Netherland

New Netherland is Woodard's name for the greater New York City area — encompassing the city itself as well as northern New Jersey and part of Connecticut.

The area was settled by the Dutch and retained many of the values that made the Netherlands a paragon of Western civilization.

• Greasy food can make your hangover symptoms worse.
• Salty foods can be fine, but remember to rehydrate.
• Do not drink more to "cure" a hangover.

Being hungover can sometimes feel synonymous with being hungry. Your head is pounding like you hit it on a cement roof the night before, your joints ache, your throat and mouth are dry and your stomach may be churning a little. But before you reach for the extra large pizza you ordered last night but passed out right before you could dig into a slice, know that giving into cravings can worsen, rather than relieve a hangover. We asked medical experts for their advice on what foods you should avoid when you wake up with a painful hangover.

Say goodbye to greasy cures.

"Everything you thought you knew about curing a hangover might be wrong," Ali Tager, nutritionist and health coach at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, told INSIDER. "Indulging in greasy food is actually the worst thing you can do for your body. Alcohol is broken down via the same metabolic pathway as fat, so while your body is breaking down those margaritas you threw back last night, it will have to put that greasy food to the side."

So while that hangover sandwich wrapped in bacon and melty cheese from your nearby deli may seem tempting, your body will technically be storing the fats for later because it cannot digest both the greasy food and alcohol at the same time, leaving you feeling bad for longer.

Salty food, however, is fine, as it should hopefully encourage you to drink more water and rehydrate quicker.

"Craving salt may result from being dehydrated," nutritionist Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RDN, told INSIDER.  "Alcohol is very dehydrating — it removes more fluid from the body than it supplies in the drink —, and when your body sheds fluids, you can lose electrolytes, including sodium, along with that fluid.)"

Don’t overdo it with the protein.

"Additionally, be wary of the protein to carb ratio of your meal," Tager said. "Your blood sugar might be low from over consuming alcohol, so ensure that your meal includes a healthy balance of carbs and protein to keep it steady."

Oatmeal, congee and other easy-to-digest, unprocessed carb-centric meals are your friends right now. For a heartier meal, Tager recommends eating a lean protein like chicken or turkey with complex carbs like sweet potato, quinoa or brown rice.

Coffee and orange juice may also be your enemies.

Morning beverages, beware, orange juice and coffee can be harmful to hangovers.

"You also want to avoid citrus since it's harsh on your stomach," Tager said. She doesn't see a problem with drinking caffeine, as long as you stay hydrated and drink plenty of water, but others warn against caffeine consumption after a long night out.

"Caffeine is a diuretic and will deplete you of water and hydration that is necessary for [curing] hangovers," said clinical nutritionist and Bonafide Provisions founder Sharon Brown. Hangovers can often cause an upset stomach and dehydration can make those symptoms even worse.

It's been almost a full decade since "Teen Mom" premiered on NBC, bringing Maci Bookout, Farrah Abraham, Catelynn Lowell,  and Amber Portwood back into fans' homes after they were introduced on "16 & Pregnant."

Since then, we've seen them (and their families) change and grow — including two spinoff shows, featuring even more moms —  but the cast's lives aren't always exactly what they seem like on TV. Babies have been born, some of the stars have been married, divorced, and married again, and now, the fourth wall has been broken and we get to see the moms interact with their producers and the crew like never before.

It doesn't seem like "Teen Mom" is going anywhere anytime soon, and that's partly because there's so much going on behind-the-scenes.

It wasn't meant to last this long.

Originally, "Teen Mom" was meant to be a schedule filler show, but when it became such a massive hit, MTV ordered more episodes.

When cast and crew shared the history of the show with Cosmopolitan in 2017, former MTV director of programming Tony DiSanto pitched "Teen Mom" as a way to fill time until another season of "16 & Pregnant" was filming, but as we all know now, it took off from there.

Tyler and Catelynn Baltierra used to have a filming curfew.

Cosmo's oral history also revealed that in order to keep their lives as teen reality stars normal — as if that's possible — Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra, who are now married, were only able to film after school and had to finish up early so that they'd still have time to do their homework. It looks like it paid off, because they both did get their high school diplomas (and they're still together to this day).

"I can remember, during the first two seasons, only being able to film with Catelynn and Tyler from 4 p.m. to about 8 p.m. because [Tyler's mom] Kim had a rule that they were not allowed to film past 8," producer Kirsten Malone (who you might know as KiKi from the show) said. "They had school and had to do their homework, which I thought was fantastic. It did not make our jobs easy, but we did it, and we're still super respectful of the kids and their schedules."

The cast has gotten super close with their producers.

As we've seen on both "Teen Mom OG" and "Teen Mom 2," the cast has spent so much time with their producers that they're practically family at this point, and that actually makes a lot of sense. They're essentially co-workers, right? And over the years, they've become friends — but that doesn't mean they don't have to keep boundaries in mind when it comes to the personal crossing over to the professional.

"I know I feel much more comfortable because whatever I'm talking about on camera, I've probably already talked to [my producers] about it," Maci Bookout told Cosmo. "It just takes everybody remembering there's a difference between our friendship relationship and our professional relationship. But we've all done this for so long that we are very aware of times when one relationship needs to override the other one."

Microsoft's Xbox One is losing to Sony's PlayStation 4 — badly.

With nearly 80 million PlayStation 4 consoles in the wild, Microsoft's Xbox One is getting trounced. Estimates put Xbox sales number somewhere in the range of 30 to 50 million — Microsoft stopped reporting hardware sales numbers some time ago.

But don't count Xbox out just yet. 

Between its Netflix-like Game Pass service, the company's game streaming ambitions, several new studio acquisitions, and the brilliant decision to add backwards compatibility, Microsoft is building a strong foundation for the future. 

Here's a look into the future of Xbox, straight from Microsoft's Xbox leader Phil Spencer:

SEE ALSO: Microsoft has a problem with Xbox that it can't buy its way out of

1. Creating the Netflix of gaming with Game Pass.

For $10/month, Xbox Game Pass offers access to over 100 games. That includes every first-party game that Microsoft makes, loads of indies, and — as of very recently — some heavy-hitters from third-party publishers like Bethesda Softworks.

Instead of streaming the games, a la Netflix, you download each game to your Xbox console. As long as you're paying for Game Pass, you keep all the games you download. 

Best of all, any new Xbox One games that come out from Microsoft are included with Game Pass.

When "Forza Horizon 4" arrives this fall, you could drop $10 on a Game Pass subscription to download and play the game — a whopping $50 savings over the normal $60 price of a new game. Microsoft's betting that you'll like the arrangement so much that you'll keep paying for the service every month, like Netflix.

"We're finding people in Game Pass actually play more games," Xbox leader Phil Spencer told me in an interview last week at E3, the annual video game trade show in Los Angeles. "And they're trying some franchises where, if they had to buy the franchise — even if they're $30, $60, whatever the amount might be — it's way easier for them to be invested at $10/month."

In the long term, Spencer said the goal for Game Pass is offer a safe platform for potentially risky, creative games.

"I want it to be a place where creators feel like they can take risks in things that they wanna do, and know that they have an audience of people who are already invested in the service, such that the marginal cost for them to click on the next icon and give it a try is very, very low."

The comparison to Netflix becomes apt once more. Netflix funds lots of creative, bizarre stuff because it can afford to fail — with millions of paying subscribers, Netflix has a sturdy financial foundation from which to experiment. It also has a large platform to surface content that otherwise might get lost in a digital storefront.

2. Building a platform to let people play games anywhere, whether you own a game console or not.

On a stage in the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles on June 10, Xbox leader Phil Spencer offered the clearest picture yet into Microsoft's vision for the future of the Xbox brand.

"Our cloud engineers are building a game streaming network to unlock console-quality gaming on any device," Spencer said. "Not only that — we are dedicated to perfecting your experience everywhere you want to play. On your Xbox, your PC, or your phone."

It's an echo of sentiments he's expressed previously, but it's the most definitive testament to Microsoft's plans for the future of gaming.

"There are 2 billion people who play video games on the planet today. We're not gonna sell 2 billion consoles," Spencer told me in an interview following his stage presentation. "Many of those people don't own a television, many have never owned a PC. For many people on the planet, the phone is their compute device," he said. "It's really about reaching a customer wherever they are, on the devices that they have." 

That said, logic dictates that the ability to stream "console-quality gaming on any device" depends on some pretty major upgrades to internet speeds around the world. It also faces hurdles like the uncertain future of net-neutrality laws and consumer internet data caps.

In the meantime, Microsoft's Azure cloud platform offers an infrastructure that few other companies have. "Fifty data centers in different parts of the planet? Billions of dollars of investment in building that out? It allows us to accelerate our growth in this space," Spencer told me.

3. Building the next Xbox.

In a surprise move, Spencer outright announced Microsoft's work on the successor to the Xbox One. 

You read that correctly: Microsoft has already announced the next Xbox, after the Xbox One.

"The same team that delivered unprecedented performance with Xbox One X is deep into architecting the next Xbox consoles," he said on stage on June 10. "Where we will once again deliver on our commitment to set the benchmark for console gaming."

Of note, Spencer said "consoles"— as in Microsoft is apparently working on more than one future console. Perhaps a smaller, less expensive, streaming-focused Xbox, in addition to a more traditional, larger, $300 to $400 Xbox? 

Spencer didn't specify, but did offer more information on the announcement during an interview with Giant Bomb's Jeff Gerstmann this week. "Everybody knows what's happening," Spencer said in reference to Sony and Microsoft making new consoles. "It's this kind of unsaid thing, of, like, 'Well, they shipped Xbox One X. They didn't lay off their whole hardware team. What do you think they're doing?'" 

He said the announcement was a means of easing potential concerns of longtime console buyers: "It's not tomorrow, but I didn't want people to think that we're walking away from that part of the brand and the business, because it's really important to us." 

In terms of what that console (or consoles) will actually be, Spencer isn't offering any major details just yet. From the sound of things, we're still a few years away from new consoles.

One of the Trump administration's latest immigration policies has come under fire, after Homeland Security figures revealed that ICE is separating families at the US-Mexico border.

Between April 19 through May 31, border officials separated 1,995 children from 1,940 adults, the AP's Colleen Long reported Friday. The policy, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced in early May, enforces "zero-tolerance" regulations on those who enter the US without documentation. Any migrant who attempts to cross the southern border — even those seeking asylum — is now being prosecuted.

The goal of establishing a firm physical boundary to separate the US from Mexico is nothing new. In the country that has the world's largest immigrant population, American presidential administrations have tried tightening security along the border for around a century.

Though the divide was formally established in 1824, the US didn't launch its official Border Patrol until 1924. Inspection and holding stations were created after that, followed by the construction of miles of fences with barbed wire and steel barriers over the next few decades.

Take a look back at the history of the US-Mexico border below.

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The US established an official border patrol in 1924 with the goal of securing the US-Mexico border. In the photo below, American guards are patting down Mexicans who wish to enter the US.

The Mexicali border station (pictured below in 1929) was surrounded by a tall fence. Cars lined up to cross into California.

Much like today, people coming from Mexico were required to open their bags and suitcases at the border. In this 1937 photo, an agent inspects the possessions of shoppers going from Juarez, Mexico to El Paso, Texas.

Some music videos are more memorable than others.

From Michael Jackson's zombie dance in "Thriller" to Miley Cyrus' naked wrecking ball ride, certain visuals stay with the viewer long after the video has ended. 

Here are 50 of the most iconic music videos of all time.

"Life on Mars" by David Bowie (1973)

The "Life on Mars" music video was filmed for the song's release as a single. It's incredibly simple, with David Bowie just standing in front of a white background for most of it, but with his orange hair, powder blue suit, and blue eye shadow, the visuals are vibrant and mesmerizing. 

Watch the video here. 

"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen (1975)

The promotional video for "Bohemian Rhapsody" starts off with the striking, yet simple shot of the four band members sitting in darkness and singing the a capella part of the song. Then it shifts to the musicians performing on stage. The initial image is one that has defined the band since. 

Watch the video here. 

"Thriller" by Michael Jackson (1983)

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video is a cinematic masterpiece. Directed by John Landis, known for "Animal House" and "An American Werewolf in London," the mini-movie has the perfect horror aesthetic. From the movie theater setting that resulted in the popular "Michael Jackson eating popcorn" GIF to the choreographed zombie dance, it's 14 minutes of pure enjoyment. The video won a Grammy for best long-form video.

Watch the video here. 

The NBA Draft is almost here.

The Draft takes place Thursday in Brooklyn, NY, as all 30 teams will take a stab on what's considered a deep and talented draft class.

Several versatile big men highlight the top of the class, while a few explosive guards and do-it-all wings make up some of the middle pack. 

To get a feel for how the draft might play out, we surveyed seven experts' mock drafts and found the consensus pick for each position. When there wasn't a consensus, we went with one experts' opinion on who might be drafted.

Take a look below at how the 2018 NBA Draft might play out:

Our experts: Jonathan Givony of ESPN, The Ringer staff, Michael Scotto of The Athletic, Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated, Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report, USA Today staff, David Aldridge of NBA.com, and NBADraft.net.

1. Phoenix Suns — Deandre Ayton, C

School: Arizona

Age: 19

Experts: 8 of 8

Other possibilities: none

Expert quote: From Givony: "The Suns appear to be locked into Ayton with the top spot ... Physically, he's one of the most gifted prospects we've seen in the draft in the past few years, and he has an impressive skill level to boot."

2. Sacramento Kings — Marvin Bagley III, F/C

School: Duke

Age: 19

Experts: 6 of 8

Other possibilities: Luka Doncic, G/F (Real Madrid/Slovenia), Michael Porter, F (Missouri)

Expert quote: From Woo: "There is still uncertainty over exactly what the Kings will do with this selection, but Bagley’s athleticism and offensive talent seems like a strong fit. He should be able to help immediately, given he’s an extremely productive rebounder and manufactures easy baskets."

3. Atlanta Hawks — Jaren Jackson Jr., F/C

School: Michigan State

Age: 18

Experts: 3 of 8

Other possibilities: Trae Young, PG (Oklahoma), Mohamed Bamba, F/C (Texas), Luka Doncic, G/F (Real Madrid/Slovenia), Bagley

Expert quote: From Givony: "The youngest player projected to be drafted, Jackson might have the highest ceiling in terms of his ability to affect the game on both ends of the floor. He has enviable physical tools, including a 7-foot-4 wingspan and tremendous mobility."

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Summer time is about enjoying the weather and having a good time. Going on vacations, hitting the pool or beach, and attending parties and weddings are just some of the many things you'll likely do this summer.

With such a fun-filled schedule this season, you won't be able to wear the same exact pair of shoes for every occasion. In order to handle any and every activity, you'll want to pick up a few styles to create a well-rounded summer rotation. 

Whether you're doing a lot of traveling, adventuring in the outdoors, or lounging around this summer, these are the best shoes for every occasion. Even if your summer plans mostly consist of working during the week, you'll find lightweight options for dressing professionally.

To help you complete your summer wardrobe, we rounded up all the shoes you'll need for every summer occasion — and they're all under $200.

Check out our picks for the best men's summer shoes under $200:

Lightweight, casual sneakers for walking around:

Allbirds Tree Runner, $95, available in six colors

A good pair of lightweight sneakers is an essential for summer. You'll likely be doing a lot of walking, so you want to invest in a pair with good support and lots of breathability, like these Allbirds Tree Runners.

This style is machine washable, lightweight, and seriously comfortable for a full day of walking. Unlike the company's original pair made of wool, this pair has an upper made from eucalyptus pulp that stays cool and breezy in the heat.

Adidas NMD_R1 Primeknit

Adidas NMD_R1 Primeknit, $119 (Originally $170) [You save $51]

Designed for the urban nomad, the Adidas NMD is one of the most comfortable sneakers for active on-the-go lifestyles, so it's perfect for your summer travels. The sneakers feature Adidas' proprietary Primeknit material on the upper, so they're super lightweight, and won't crease like other shoes. That means they're easy to collapse and pack in a travel bag. A full-length Boost midsole provides cloud-like comfort, which allows you to stay on your feet all day long.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, $44.97 (Originally $60) [You save $15.03]

If you love going to summer festivals and concerts, you can guarantee that your sneakers will get dirty. Since it's a part of the experience, you'll want something that's affordable and easy to clean. At $45, it won't pain you to see your Chuck Taylors covered in dirt — and when the concert is over, the simple canvas upper is very easy to clean. Just throw them in the washing machine and you're good to go.

The 2018 MTV movie and TV awards brought together stars from the most popular films and series, from "Black Panther" to "13 Reasons Why." With "Girls Trip" star Tiffany Haddish hosting the festivities, it was certainly a memorable show.

Some stars are first-time nominees while others are award show veterans. This year's show was taped Saturday at California's Barker Hangar and aired Monday on MTV.

Marvel’s "Black Panther" wa the big winner of the night, taking home four awards. Meanwhile, “Stranger Things” won three awards. “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” “Love, Simon,” “IT,” and “Wonder Woman” took home golden popcorn statues also.

Keep reading to find out who every who was nominated and ultimately took home the coveted golden popcorn at the 2018 MTV movie and TV awards. (Winners are in bold).

Generation award

The generation award is given each year to one outstanding talent for their noteworthy contributions for film and TV. 

*Chris Pratt* has captured the hearts of audiences on both TV and film for the past 25 years in iconic roles on "Parks and Recreation," and in "Jurassic World,""Guardians of the Galaxy," and most recently "Avengers: Infinity War."

Trailblazer award

The trailblazer award recognizes game-changing creators with fresh and fearless voices in entertainment.

*Lena Waithe* has made groundbreaking contributions on and off the screen, including making history as the first woman of color to win an Emmy for “outstanding writing in a comedy series.” 

Best movie

"Avengers: Infinity War"

*"Black Panther"*

"Girls Trip"

"IT"

"Wonder Woman" 

Every year, MTV has its Movie and TV Awards, which serves as an opportunity for young Hollywood to bring out some of their hottest looks for the more laidback award event.

The fashion of the night varies from jeans-and-a-t-shirt casual to over-the-top extra-glam gowns. It’s basically up to the star to decide what kind of look they’ll wear on the red carpet. A common theme this year was thigh-high dress slips. With the summer heat, who could blame anyone for a little leg room? This year’s awards, airing Monday, brought out stars from "13 Reasons Why,""Riverdale,""Stranger Things," and more.

Katherine Langford stunned in a belted black gown, a pulled-back ponytail, a dramatic dark and bold eyeliner, and black hairpiece.

The Netflix star was nominated for the Best Performance in a Show award for her role as Hannah Baker in "13 Reasons Why."

Tiffany Haddish showed some serious leg in her metallic silver dress.

The host of the night – who was also up for multiple awards for her acting as Dina in "Girl’s Trip"– wore a strapless silver gown with an extended trail following her as she walked.

Yara Shahidi matched her sky-blue suit with a darker-toned eyeshadow.

Shahidi’s show "grown-ish" was nominated in the Best Show category.

• Thousands of children have been separated from their family members at the US-Mexico border.
• The practice has been part of the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy.
• It has enraged the public, Democrats, and now, influential Republicans.
• Scroll down to see what several Republicans have said. 

The Trump administration has been under fire over the past few weeks for its "zero-tolerance" immigration policy that has led to children being separated from their families at the US-Mexico border.

Recent photos have shown children weeping in the arms of family members before being separated, climbing over barbed-wire fences alone, and being kept in cages.

President Donald Trump has argued that the family separations are the result of "following laws, very simply, that were given to us and forced upon us by the Democrats."Internal documents, however, have shown that it was the Trump administration that implemented the policy.

Public outrage over the policy has become so heated that even influential Republicans have spoken out against it. Take a look at what some of them have said:

SEE ALSO: Trump keeps falsely blaming Democrats for his administration's family separation policy — here's what's really going on

READ MORE: Separating kids from parents at the border mirrors a 'textbook strategy' of domestic abuse, experts say

Sen. John McCain of Arizona: The zero tolerance policy "is an affront to the decency of the American people."

Senator John McCain has called on the Trump administration to rescind its "zero tolerance" policy.

On Monday evening McCain tweeted that the White House should immediately end the policy that Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced in April which directed states to try illegal immigrants as criminals, causing them to lose custody of their children.

"The administration’s current family separation policy is an affront to the decency of the American people, and contrary to principles and values upon which our nation was founded," McCain said.

"The administration has the power to rescind this policy. It should do so now."

Rep. Will Hurd of Texas: This is "something that as Americans we shouldn't be doing."

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The GOP congressman visited a temporary shelter for unaccompanied immigrant children in his district of Tornillo, Texas, and described the policy of separation as "actually unacceptable."

Hurd told CNN on Saturday: "To me, it makes it very clear that in the home of the free and the land of the brave, we should not be using kids as a deterrent policy. This is something I think is actually unacceptable and something that as Americans we shouldn't be doing.

"This isn't really a Republican or Democratic issue — this is an issue about how should you treat children."

In a separate interview that day, Hurd also said it was "nuts" that the Trump administration had yet to adequately explain how it was keeping track of undocumented parents and how to reunite them.

He added that the administration's keeping teenage boys in temporary shelters at the border was "an indication that the policy is flawed."

Hurd also called for "more focus on addressing the root causes in Central America" and for "alternatives to detention."

Former first lady Laura Bush: The policy is "cruel" and "immoral."

In an op-ed article published on Sunday, the former first lady called the policy "cruel,""immoral," and heartbreaking.

The wife of former President George W. Bush wrote in The Washington Post: "I live in a border state. I appreciate the need to enforce and protect our international boundaries, but this zero-tolerance policy is cruel. It is immoral. And it breaks my heart.

"Our government should not be in the business of warehousing children in converted box stores or making plans to place them in tent cities in the desert outside of El Paso."

Today, chief marketing officers play a far more active role in the C-suite than ever before.

They don business hats in the boardroom, chart out innovation strategies and ways to integrate technology at scale, and drive measurable results.

With marketers emerging as stewards who steer organizations forward at a time of great disruption, Business Insider is celebrating the global marketers rising to the occasion.

Here we present the third installment of our annual ranking of the world's most innovative CMOs. The list is a little different from last year's as we have 25 honorees this time instead of 50.

Scroll on to see the marketers who made the cut.

Methodology

We relied on our reporting but also solicited nominations from readers. We tapped an advisory council for their suggestions, too.

We then put the names up to a vote, with the council giving each nominee a rank between 1 and 25. We based the final rankings on the average scores.

We tried to cast our net wider than most other similar lists, acknowledging leaders from emerging companies as well as countries outside the US, for instance, whose brands have made a global mark.

Our advisory council of independent experts comprises Vivaldi Group CMO Agathe Blanchon-Ehrsam, former 360i executive chairman and comScore CEO Bryan Wiener, Deep Focus founder Ian Shafer, and R3 cofounder and principal Shufen Goh.

CMOs were ranked based on a number of attributes, including:

• How effectively they have married art, science, and technology in their campaigns.
• How they're taking their marketing efforts in a different direction than their peers.
• Whether they have mastered the art of storytelling across platforms.
• How they have demonstrated that they can disrupt their industries.

Other factors were the size of the executive's brand and how much the brand's footprint has grown over the past year, the extent of their role and responsibilities, their influence in the marketing and advertising industry beyond their own brand, and whether their marketing efforts have driven their company's performance.

25. Fiona Carter, Chief Brand Officer, AT&T Communications

Marketers have had an awakening when it comes to digital media. They are increasingly more aware that it’s really messy and not always safe for brands.

Giant ad spenders like AT&T are grappling with how best to use technology, spending clout, and powerful voices to effect change. Carter has been a leader on all fronts, such as calling out YouTube for its response to advertisers ending up next to hate videos while pushing Facebook to improve its metrics and ad products.

Besides showcasing tough negotiating tactics aimed at moving the overall industry forward, Carter is also using AT&T's clout to better society. The executive this year helped steer AT&T's participation in the Association of National Advertisers' #SeeHer campaign, which aspires to improve the portrayal of women in the media.

24. Ukonwa Ojo, Senior Vice President, CoverGirl

Former Unilever executive Ojo has played a significant role in architecting CoverGirl's biggest makeover to date, leading its rebranding effort late last year. She has transformed it from a makeup brand highlighting cosmetics to one that sees itself as a tool for self-expression and transformation.

She has also prompted CoverGirl to revamp its products to be more inclusive of racially diverse skin tones, and even appoint its first male brand ambassador. The legacy mass makeup brand is set to go premium, too, with its own flagship store launching in Times Square in New York City this fall.

23. Blair Rich, President, Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures Group and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Rich faced several unique challenges over the past year. For one, how do you market a movie that's essentially about virtual reality — a concept still fuzzy to many — and do it globally? And how do you overcome lousy buzz for the DC hero fest "Justice League," which suffers from comparisons to Marvel's "The Avengers" series?

In the case of "Ready Player One," the Steven Spielberg-directed movie popped in China and crossed the $500 million, helped along by memorable experiential marketing campaign at South by Southwest."Justice League" had a tougher go of it, but that was surely offset by huge openings for Stephen King’s "It" (driven by a massively popular web trailer) and "Annabelle Creation." Overall, 2017 was a $5 billion box office year for Warner, according to Variety.

• More than 10,000 people piled into a park in Melbourne, Australia, on Monday evening to honor a woman who was recently murdered.
• Less than a week ago, Eurydice Dixon, a 22-year-old comedian, was sexually assaulted and killed while walking home at night.
• A police chief then said people need to "take responsibility for their own safety" which many saw as victim-blaming.
• Dixon's death has spurred a wider conversation about changing the social and cultural factors that enable sexual assault.
• Business Insider attended the Melbourne vigil as hundreds more gathered around the country, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

More than 10,000 people piled into a park in Melbourne, Australia, on Monday evening to honor a young woman who was recently murdered, a crime which revived a nation-wide discussion on women's safety.

Eurydice Dixon, a 22-year-old comedian, was sexually assaulted and murdered in Melbourne as she walked home from a gig some time after 10:30 p.m. last Tuesday.

Dixon walked through Princes Park — a large, well-lit park in Melbourne's affluent Carlton North suburb — and messaged a friend around midnight: "I'm almost home safe, HBU [how about you]." 

Dixon's body was found in the park's soccer field around 3 a.m. the following morning. A man was charged with her murder the next day.

Following her death, Victoria Police Superintendent David Clayton said the park would receive an increased police presence, but warned that people still needed to "take responsibility for their own safety." 

"So just make sure you have situational awareness, that you’re aware of your surroundings,” Clayton told reporters Thursday. "If you’ve got a mobile phone, carry it, and if you’ve got any concerns, call police."

But many women in Australia felt the comments amounted to victim-blaming and lacked an acknowledgement of the broader issue of violence against women perpetrated by men. The sense was especially acute since a woman from Sydney, Qi Yu, was also killed in the same week. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that sexual violence is a "global health problem of epidemic proportions."

According to the WHO, one out of every three women has experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.

It recommends taking major steps to address the social and cultural factors which lead to women being disproportionately affected by sexual violence. 

The statistics are especially startling in the US. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), 90% of sexual assault victims are women, and an American citizen is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. 

The issue of sexual assault is has been highlighted by the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. More women than ever are speaking out and demanding social change to prevent sexual assault.  

Mourning and frustration inspired many to attend vigils around the country on Monday night.

Organizers of the Melbourne vigil said the purpose of the event was to show support for Dixon's family, and also reclaim a public space that had been deemed unsafe.

Attendees held a 20 minute silence to remember women who have lost their lives to violence.

Across the country, hundreds came together at similar events.

At a solidarity event in Sydney, attendees read aloud the names of 30 women killed in Australia in the past year, with 30 seconds of silence for each of them. Similar vigils were held in dozens of major cities across the country.  

In 2015, more than 1,600 US women were murdered by men.

In the capital of Canberra, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten stood with candles at a memorial event at Parliament House.

"My own boys played soccer on the very oval where some of these scenes have taken place," Shorten said. "This vigil to me is a commitment to every other Australian woman, that you ought to be safe, and nothing less than that is acceptable."

Earlier in the day Turnbull said, "This is a heartbreaking tragedy but what we must do as we grieve is ensure that we change the hearts of men to respect women."