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The Navy is moving its aircraft carriers to ready them for a potential fight with China and Russia — here's where they're headed

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Earlier this year, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis outlined a change to the Navy's approach to aircraft carrier deployments, mixing up when carriers leave and return to port, shortening their time at sea, and adding flexibility to where they go and what they do.

The change is meant to lessen the strain on the fleet and its personnel while keeping potential rivals in the dark about carrier movements.

This "dynamic force employment" was underscored by the USS Harry S. Truman's return to Norfolk, Virginia, after a 90-day stint at sea that did not include the traditional trip to the Middle East to support US Central Command operations.

Amid that ongoing shift, the Navy is shuffling the homeport assignments for some of its carriers, as it works to keep the fleet's centerpieces fit for a potential great-power fight.

Carrier refuelings are scheduled long in advance to ensure they're able to remain in service for a half-century, despite heavy operational demands. The carrier fleet is a crucial piece of US strategy, which in 2018 assessed strategic rivalry from China and Russia as the country's foremost threat.

Three of the Navy's 11 active carriers — Nimitz-class carriers USS Carl Vinson, USS Abraham Lincoln, and USS John C. Stennis — will get new homes.

The Navy declined to say when they'll make the move, but here's where they're headed:

SEE ALSO: China is giving away a warship, and it's the latest sign of the growing rivalry between Asia's 2 most powerful militaries

The USS Abraham Lincoln, which is currently homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, will move to San Diego and rejoin the Pacific fleet.



The Lincoln joined the fleet in 1989 and was part of the Pacific fleet from 1990 to 2011. It moved to Norfolk from Everett, Washington, in 2011 for midlife refueling, known as reactor complex overhaul, which wrapped up in mid-2017.

Source: USNI News



With the Lincoln back on the West Coast and the Stennis and Vinson heading east, the Navy will still have five of its 10 Nimitz-class nuclear-powered carriers assigned to the Pacific Fleet.

Source: USNI News



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The super rich love this new man-made island in Florida with a private dock for yachts and high-rise homes that start at $2.3 million

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Privé Island Eastward

  • The super rich have found a new paradise in Florida.
  • Located on a man-made island in Aventura, Florida, Privé is a pair of 16-story towers with residences that start at $2.35 million and go up to $8.5 million for penthouse units.
  • More than 80% of residences have already sold to both locals and foreigners, most of whom are adding Privé to their already extensive real estate portfolios.

The super rich have found a new paradise in Florida.

Privé, a pair of 16-story towers that opened earlier this year, is situated on an an eight-acre island in Aventura, Florida, that was created during the dredging and establishment of the Intracoastal waterway.

Its 160 luxury residences are selling at starting prices of $2.35 million and up to $8.5 million for penthouse units (set to open later this year). More than 80% have sold since pre-construction on the buildings in 2015.

"For more than half of the buyers, it's a second, third, or fourth home," Greg Freedman, co-founder of BH3, the real estate development firm behind Privé, said. So far, Privé has been popular among snowbirds (northerners who migrate south during the winter), international buyers from Mexico and South America, and full-time Miami residents.

For many buyers, it's a getaway for warmer weather and vacations. And thanks to its location on South Florida's last private undeveloped island situated not far from both Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Privé allows for privacy with proximity to city life.

"The vision was to create a lifestyle for residents that they couldn't get anywhere else," Freedman told Business Insider. "It is singular and can't be duplicated or replicated. It also has more indoor and outdoor square footage allocated to amenities than any other residents-only project in South Florida."

Take a tour below.

SEE ALSO: There's a $1 billion plot of land for sale on an LA hilltop big enough to fit a home the size of Disneyland, but only about 100 people in the world could buy it

DON'T MISS: A real-life Westworld in California sold for over $1 million to a group of Los Angeles investors who plan to use it for festivals and photoshoots

A secluded enclave, Privé's twin 16-story towers boast 160 residences that range in size from 2,585 square feet to over 9,000 square feet. The average unit size is 3,400 square feet.



To get to Privé, you must first get through a private road, private bridge, and gatehouse. Once there, you can park in one of the private garages available for purchase or use the full-service valet.



Residences start at $2.3 million. They all feature a spacious open floor plan with European-style kitchens.



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11 things to know before you get a piercing

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Whether you’re tiptoeing into the world of body art with a classic earlobe piercing or diving right in with something more exotic, getting pierced for the first time is a big deal.

After you’ve figured out what your tragus is, it’s important to gather the facts about what the process of getting a piercing will be like and what you should expect afterward.

Here are the most important things to know before getting a piercing.

Consider going by yourself.

When you decide to shove a piece of metal through your body, your first instinct is probably to bring your best friends or parents for support. However, you might be better off going solo.

"People transmit nervous energy onto their friends, so sometimes it’s better to be alone," explains professional piercer J. Colby Smith toTeen Vogue. "It’s easier for me to connect with my clients and keep their energy under control if they’re on their own."



You should eat something beforehand.

"We always suggest having food beforehand," experienced piercer at Liberty London Kevin toldCosmopolitan.

Having a full meal before getting pierced is a good idea because it will help keep your blood sugar steady, according toSecret Ink. Low blood sugar could lead you to feel to feel dizzy or even faint during the piercing, which is not ideal.



Make sure you’re legally old enough to get pierced.

Each state has its own rules regarding the legal age of consent for body art like piercings and tattoos.

At least 38 states prohibit anyone under 18 from getting a body piercing without parental permission, according to theNational Conference of State Legislatures.

Some states require a guardian to be present, while others completely prohibit piercing a minor. Checkhere for current regulations in your state.



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We tried 12 of the most popular protein bars on the market, and this is the only one worth buying

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  • Protein bars are considered a workout staple because they have a high protein content, which is essential to building muscle mass.
  • But they can also be packed with sugar and artificial ingredients. 
  • We tested 12 different protein bars available at a local CVS and ranked them based on nutritional content, taste, and cost.

 

After sampling 12 different protein bars, the only place I don't feel like going is the gym.

Protein bars are designed to be high-energy snacks that contain a large concentration of protein, a macronutrient that helps to build muscle mass and repair wounds or damaged tissues. Some contain around 20 grams of protein in a bar. To put that into context, a large egg has around seven grams of protein in it.

There's a big market for protein bars in the US, and other snack companies are wising up to this. In October 2017, Kellogg's bought the maker of RXBAR protein bars for $600 million in an attempt to cash in on healthier food trends. 

But these "healthy" snacks can also be stuffed with sugar, artificial ingredients, and calories, making them about as healthy as a candy bar. 

We decided we'd had enough of being fooled and headed to our local CVS store to sample all of the protein bar brands on offer. We've put together a ranking based on taste, nutritional content, and price. Find out which bar won, below:

SEE ALSO: I'm gluten-free and survived on nothing but fast food for 5 days — here's what happened

12. Questbar, double chocolate chunk, $2.99

Weight: 60g

Protein: 20g

Calories: 180

Sugar: Less than 1g

Carbs: 24g

Fats: 7g

Review: On first glance, this bar looks great — the packaging seems authoritative and low-key, the kind that makes you trust it instantly. It's very high in protein, low in sugar, and has a decent calorie content. But this is actually a great example of why you shouldn't get suckered in by first impressions, because it does not taste good.

In fact, it has the same consistency as soil.



11. Think Thin, cookies and cream, $2.29

Weight: 60g

Protein: 20g

Calories: 220

Sugar: 0g

Carbs: 25g

Fats: 7g

Review: I'm instantly skeptical when I see it says 0 grams of sugar in bold on the front of the wrapper. My first thought is, if there isn't sugar in it, they're probably replacing it with something much worse.

Sugar is replaced with 20g of sugar alcohols. The offender here is Maltitol – it's 90% as sweet as sugar, but it can claim to be sugar-free despite replicating some of the harmful effects of sugar and causing spikes in blood sugar. 

The bar is high in protein but has a bitter aftertaste.



10. Balance, cookie dough, $1.99

Weight: 50g

Protein: 15g

Calories: 210

Sugar: 17g

Carbs: 22g

Fats: 7g

Review: This bar is stuffed full of artificial ingredients and sugar, which makes it seem like there's no real advantage to eating it over a chocolate bar. Its redeeming feature is that the protein content is pretty high, and it's affordably priced. 



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5 reasons I still use a big, heavy desktop that sits in one room while everyone else is going mobile

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It's 2018, and I still use a desktop. 

In fact, I actively prefer using a desktop over a laptop.

It sounds ridiculous, but desktops make more sense than a laptop for a lot of people. Usually, those people value performance over portability, or they'd rather not pay for a laptop's comparatively high price tag.

Sure, powerful laptops out there offer the best of both worlds for those who need power and portability. Just hook up a laptop to a monitor if you need a bigger screen and you're set. Thing is, though, powerful laptops don't really offer the best of both worlds. They're often relatively heavy and large, and while they may be powerful, they're not always as powerful as a desktop with the "same" specs. 

Check out why I use a desktop in this day and age:

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You get better performance, even if they have the "same" parts.

There's no two ways about it. A desktop with similar parts as a laptop works faster and smoother.

That's because desktops usually come with full-size parts that are often more powerful than the similar counterparts designed for laptops. It's especially noticeable with processors and a computer's overall speed. 

Laptops may come with processors that have similar model numbers, but they're rarely as powerful as the desktop counterparts.

For example, my 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro has an Intel Core i7 6700HQ with four cores. The "HQ" is Intel's line of high-performance mobile processors, so it's the top of the line model for laptops. Meanwhile, my desktop has an Intel Core i7 6700, also with four cores. You'd think both computers would have similar performance because they have the same model number, but they don't. My desktop is noticeably smoother and faster because its full-size desktop processor is more powerful, despite having the same model number as the processor inside my MacBook Pro. In fact, my desktop's processor is up to 28% more powerful than my laptop's, according to benchmarks, which is a pretty significant difference. 



Even when laptops and desktops are evenly matched in performance, desktops tend to be significantly less expensive.

Let's compare a desktop and a laptop from Dell, both with Core i5 8400 processors that perform pretty similarly, according to benchmarks.

The Dell laptop costs $1,300. The Dell desktop with similar specs costs $500. You would need to factor the cost of a monitor for the desktop if you don't already have one. Inexpensive 24-inch monitors that get the job done can be as cheap as $150. 

For reference, here are the specs for both computers:

Laptop:

  • Intel Core i5 8400H (high-performance series)
  • 8GB RAM
  • 500GB hard drive

Desktop:

  • Intel Core i5 8400
  • 8GB Ram
  • 1 terabyte hard drive


For most laptops, you're stuck with their specs until it's time to upgrade to a new model. Desktops can be upgraded pretty easily.

You can upgrade several parts in a desktop that you can't always upgrade in a laptop, which means you can buy individual parts for a desktop to match your needs instead of buying a whole new laptop.

For example, if you're finding that your web browser tabs are taking up all your desktop's RAM, you have the option to add more RAM on a desktop. Some laptops let you upgrade parts like RAM, but not all of them. 

Or, say you want to add a graphics card for visual work or playing games. You can get a graphics card for a desktop. Usually, laptops don't let you upgrade the graphics chip. 

The same thing goes for storage. I can add several extra hard drives or SSDs in a desktop, when laptops usually only let you upgrade the single hard drive or SSD they come with. 

It looks daunting, but it's surprisingly easy, and there are several YouTube videos that show you exactly how to upgrade parts in a desktop (and laptops, for that matter). 

 



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The most popular name for baby girls the year you were born

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The way parents have named their children, and what names they've used, have changed so much in the last 100 years.

For a long time, children were given family names, which helps explain why more old-fashioned monikers like Mary stayed in the top spot for 38 of the last 100 years.

Besides Mary, the longest reigning baby names for girls were Jennifer — which was number one for 15 years — and Emily, which held the top spot for 12.

Check out the list below to see the most popular girl name the year you were born and see how your own moniker stacks up. All data comes from the Social Security Administration.

From 1918 — 1946, Mary dominated the top spot.

No one ran the world like Mary did in the 20th century. According to The Atlantic, Mary was actually the most common name since the beginning of record keeping in 1800. But it couldn't hold the throne forever.



Linda reigned from 1947 — 1952.

For a brief six years, Mary was dethroned by Linda. In recent years, Linda has fallen in popularity, ranking 708th in 2017.



From 1953 — 1961, Mary was back on top.

You couldn't keep her down for long, as Mary topped the charts for a final nine years before being permanently dethroned. Famous Marys born during the name's resurgence include actress Mary Steenburgen (1953) and "So You Think You Can Dance" judge Mary Murphy (1958).



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12 celebrities you'll be surprised to learn aren't American

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Movie stars and television performers make a living on playing make-believe. They can be aliens from far away galaxies, world-saving superheroes, or royalty from history past. And some of them have made a living convincing you they’re American when they’re actually not — their true accent is just expertly camouflaged thanks to dialect coaches and pure talent.

These actors as especially good at their jobs, making us all believe that their American accent is real. 

1. Tom Holland is not a native New Yorker.

The "Spider Man" star might have perfected his Queens accent for the Avengers franchise, the young star is actually a British native and speaks with a full-blown English accent (naturally). His accent even made a sneak appearance in "Spider-Man Homecoming."



2. Rose Byrne does a darn good American accent.

Rose Byrne has us all tricked — the Australia-born actress doesn’t have an American accent at all. But, as evidenced in this interview with Ellen Degeneres, the performer is an expert at switching accents at the drop of a hat.



3. Millie Bobby Brown isn’t actually American.

The young British starlet has a keen talent for accents and has convinced the world that she’s from a small town in Indiana on Netflix’s "Stranger Things." Here she is talking about how she self-taught her perfect all-American accent.



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16 of the most eligible single royals from around the world

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Both of the British princes, William and Harry, have officially tied the knot with their respective wives, but that doesn’t mean the end of royal wedding excitement. There are many eligible princes and princesses all over the globe for the public to fawn over. Meet 16 of them.

Princess Beatrice of York has long been a British royal fixture.

Although her sister, Eugenie, is engaged, Princess Beatrice of York is still eligible. The daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, is a patron of the arts, according to MSN.



Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark works in finance in New York.

An alum of Georgetown University, Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark is currently a hedge fund manager in New York City, according to Vogue.



Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan has become Instagram-famous.

Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan is heir to the throne and has quite a loyal following on Instagram, according to Vogue.



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The best toilet plungers you can buy

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The Insider Pick:

  • High-quality toilet plungers are easy to use, keep messes to a minimum, and they can unclog even the most difficult drains.

  • The simplehuman Toilet Plunger and Caddy is our top pick because it feels comfortable in your hands, cleans up effortlessly, and is an attractive addition to any bathroom.

The first couple of toilet plungers I purchased were in emergency situations where I had recently moved into a new place and, well, gave the toilet more than it could handle. In these situations, I picked up whatever the store had: the classic flat cup plunger that resembles a ball cut in half and put on the end of a broomstick. You might be able to unclog a toilet with this type of plunger, but it’s mainly designed for use on drains located on flat surfaces, such as sinks or showers. There are much better plungers for forming a seal on your toilet drain.

The plunger cup is arguably the most important feature of a toilet plunger. The shape will determine whether it can form a good seal on your drain and therefore produce the water pressure necessary to clear out debris. In our guide, we look at flanged, tiered, and beehive cups. Accordion cups are also popular, but they tend not to be as effective at forming a seal.

For the most part, plungers are inexpensive. The priciest option on our list is still under $50. For this reason, you might want to have a few plungers at your disposal for a variety of different clogs. This is especially true if you have several bathrooms. If you decide to purchase multiple models, we recommend that you purchase at least one toilet auger. We will explain augers in more detail below, but basically, it physically removes debris rather than water pressure. This is a good option to have on hand for the tougher clogged drains.

Lastly, let’s talk about how to use a conventional toilet plunger. Before you start jamming it up and down, fill the cup with water by angling it to the side. Do a couple small plunges to make sure all of the air is out, which will help you avoid making a mess. Then, slowly pump the plunger with increasing force to get the water moving back and forth in the drain, loosening the debris.

While researching the best toilet plungers, we looked at hundreds of buyer and expert ratings and reviews of several models. Our guide features plungers that are effective at unclogging toilets, require minimal effort on your part, and have a track record of durability.

Here are our picks for the best toilet plungers you can buy:

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

The best toilet plunger overall

Why you'll love it: The simplehuman Toilet Plunger and Caddy gets the job done, is comfortable to hold, and is attractive enough that you won’t mind leaving it out.

The simplehuman Toilet Plunger and Caddyis unlike most other plungers in that it looks nice. The rod is made of easy-to-clean stainless steel. The handle is rounded at the top for comfort as you provide leverage.

The long and narrow profile of the plunger flange works efficiently with the toilets being installed in today’s homes. The caddy has a magnetic collar that secures the plunger’s steel rod so you don’t need to worry about it falling over or gross liquids dripping out.

The Wirecutter recommends the simplehuman Toilet Plunger because it has a nice caddy and looks great in your bathroom. Though the reviewer found the strength of the plunger to be similar to a generic broom-handle model, he noted the simplehuman handle was much more comfortable to hold, cleaned up effortlessly, and was easy to transport from one bathroom to the next. Apartment Therapy calls this a “sexy toilet plunger.” The reviewer has used the simplehuman plunger for years without any issues and appreciates the comfortable handle.

About 88% of the people who reviewed the simplehuman Toilet Plunger on Amazon gave it a positive rating. The most helpful reviewer, Nurse Bex, was impressed with the plunger’s appearance and found it nice enough to leave out. She liked that she could quickly extricate the plunger from the caddy and unclog her toilet.

Other buyers mentioned that the sturdy base keeps the plunger from falling over and is attractive enough that it doesn’t look like you are carrying a plunger around when transporting it.

Pros: Comfortable handle, easy to clean, comes with caddy, attractive look

Cons: Average unclogging abilities

Buy the simplehuman Toilet Plunger and Caddy on Amazon for $29.99



The best affordable toilet plunger

Why you'll love it: If you are looking for a no-nonsense plunger that will clear your clogs, the Neiko Toilet Plunger is the best low-cost solution.

What sets the Neiko Toilet Plungerapart is its tiered plunging cup. There are four graduated steps that narrow at the rubber cup’s opening. This design allows for a tight seal and excellent suction on a wide variety of toilet sizes.

It's also helpful for approaching the drain opening from different angles. The rod is made of mold-resistant, rustproof, lightweight aluminum. The end of the pole features a peg for hanging the plunger.

Several websites list the Neiko Toilet Plunger as their top pick, including Jen Reviews, Simple Toilet, and Top Portal Review. Best Seekers recommends this plunger because the reviewer found it to be easy to handle and lightweight. They also noted that the tiered cup could handle even difficult clogs from a variety of angles.

The Wirecutter found the plunging abilities were just average, and this plunger lost points because the testers found the broomstick handle to be uncomfortable to grip.

The Neiko Toilet Plunger has more than 1,300 four- and five-star reviews on Amazon. The most helpful reviewer called this “the most amazing plunger I have owned.” He found it to be reliable and even named it Excalibur. An engineer weighed in with his experience. He noted that the seal and section are incredible. Within a few pumps, he resolved a problem that he spent hours on with a standard plunger.

The biggest complaint is that the plunger sometimes comes with a chemical smell that may take weeks to dissipate.

Pros: Cost-effective, lightweight, aluminum handle, works from several angles

Cons: Broomstick handle is uncomfortable to grip

Buy the Neiko Toilet Plunger (1-Pack) on Amazon for $13.99



The best automatic toilet plunger

Why you'll love it: The SurePlunge Automatic Toilet Plunger is ideal for older adults, people with back problems, disabled individuals, and anyone else who has trouble providing the thrust necessary for clearing drains with a classic plunger.

The SurePlunge Automatic Toilet Plunger is different from the other entries on our list because it works using 8g CO2 cartridges. You load the charger, insert the plunger into your toilet until it forms a seal, tilt it downward, press the button on the handle, and the burst of CO2 clears the clog.

The SurePlunge comes with a plunger stand and three CO2 chargers. The company states that this product is engineered and designed to deliver pressure that will not damage seals or pipes.

Due to the hefty initial investment and ongoing costs associated with buying more CO2 cylinders, we mainly recommend this plunger to people who have trouble using standard plungers.

The SurePlunge Automatic Toilet Plunger is relatively new and isn’t on the radar of many expert sites yet. There are a couple that recommend it, though. The Toilet Zone likes it for tougher jobs that run-of-the-mill manual plungers can’t handle since it’s still cheaper than calling a plumber. The reviewer at Oola recommends it for senior citizens and people with disabilities that may have trouble with traditional plungers since it requires minimal elbow grease.

Approximately 80% of the Amazon buyers who reviewed the SurePlunge Automatic Toilet Plunger gave it five stars. Cathy Tigges initially left a critical review, but after contacting Amazon, a representative from SurePlunge called and walked her through the steps for how to use it, and it worked like a charm. She recommends pushing the stopper all the way into the drain and holding the handle close to the seat before releasing the CO2.

Several buyers mention how the SurePlunge was able to clear clogs that their traditional plungers had trouble with. People also recommend keeping extra CO2 cartridges on hand.

Pros: Requires minimal manual effort, incredibly strong, excellent customer service

Cons: Expensive, requires the additional purchase of CO2 cylinders, may be hard to use initially

Buy the SurePlunge Automatic Toilet Plunger on Amazon for $49.88

Buy the Leland CO2 Chargers (Pack of 100) on Amazon for $42.25



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7 recipes perfect for celebrating National Watermelon Day

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Whether you grill it, blend it, or sip it, watermelon is one of life’s most versatile delicacies. A deliciously sweet treat especially enjoyed in the summer months, the fruit provides a filling snack plain or can be paired with other dishes.

August 3 is National Watermelon Day, so it’s only fitting your recommended three meals a day include a healthy amount of watermelon in each of them. Below you’ll find easy recipes ranging from breakfast to an evening cocktail.

Watermelon chia seed pudding is perfect for summer.

Waking up with watermelon for breakfast is the best way to start your day. Thankfully, there are several ways to get some of your daily intake of fruit by making this easy take on chia seed pudding. This dish requires two cups of watermelon and more to serve on top. Looking to add more fiber, calcium, and potassium to your diet? Chia seeds provideall those benefits and more. Vegan and gluten-free INSIDER readers can also enjoy this! Find the recipe for creamy watermelon chia seed pudding on Nyssa's Kitchen.



Watermelon balsamic chicken salad is salty and sweet.

Thiswatermelon balsamic chicken salad from Sunkissed Kitchen is a refreshing take on such an adaptable dish. The syrupy, thick balsamic glaze will have you wanting to layer it over every protein you cook with. You’re better off buying a large melon for this course, as it calls for six cups. Experimental cooks rejoice; this plate allows you to blend the sweet taste of watermelon with the salty addition of pickled onions. It’s an acquired taste, but one your taste buds deserve to experience.

This recipe satisfies allWhole30 and Paleo enthusiasts, too. Just make sure you read the labels of the balsamic glaze bottle – it may contain some added sugar not compliant with the diet.



Watermelon gazpacho is perfect for when it's hot outside.

With temperatures reaching the triple digits in some places, you don’t want to be burdened by a warm stovetop oven while making soup. Thankfully, gazpacho exists. Not only is this recipe by Once Upon a Chef gluten free, it only uses one appliance – your blender! The beauty of gazpacho is you can adjust your own seasoning as necessary, adding more or less heat depending on your comfort level. For a summertime staple, look no further.



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We compared Trebel, an app that lets you download music for free, with Spotify's free version

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  • Trebel is a music app that lets you download music for free — but there are some tradeoffs.
  • You have to listen to multiple ads to download a song, and there are 'credits' that get consumed by offline listening — these credits are earned by watching ads. 
  • However, Trebel is aimed at people that wouldn't be paying for a streaming subscription in the first place, and by choosing Trebel instead of torrenting or other free downloads, listeners are helping artists receive compensation for their work. 
  • The app is similar in some respect to Spotify's free app — but there are  a few big differences.

Not everyone can afford to dish out the $10 per month for a Spotify or Apple Music subscription. They're both convenient and great apps, but there's certainly incentive for younger, lower-income people to simply torrent their music or download it for free elsewhere. 

This is the demographic that Trebel, a music app, hopes to reel in. Trebel boasts that it allows free offline listening — and that artists are compensated, too. It seems like a win-win: you don't have to pay for the music you download, and the artists you enjoy listening to are getting paid at the same time.

There are some tradeoffs, however. To highlight how the app compares with other 'free' alternatives, we chose to put Trebel head to head with the free version of Spotify's mobile app.

SEE ALSO: This $610 million real estate company doesn't have an office for its 13,000 agents and staff — instead, everybody works from this completely virtual island

Trebel allows you to download music for offline listening, while Spotify's free app only lets you listen when connected to WiFi or data plans.

Right off the bat, this is the biggest difference between the two apps. Trebel allows you to download music for offline listening, while Spotify requires a subscription for that feature. Each time you want to download a song on Trebel, however, you wil have to watch a video ad. While downloading one song, I was presented with three different ads before the process was finished. It's a mild annoyance, but you are getting these songs for free, after all. 

Spotify's free app doesn't allow offline listening — and you can only 'shuffle' through the playlists you have saved. In this regard, Trebel gives you a little more control over what you listen to and when you listen to it. You can listen to songs in any order on Trebel, and you can listen to them offline. However, offline plays requires the use of credits, which are earned by watching ads in the app or by inviting friends. Once you're out of credits, you're limited to online listening only. 



Spotify has a better song selection — some artists and songs are missing from Trebel.

This is where Spotify regains the upper hand. While Trebel allows you to actually download the songs you want for free, you probably won't be able to find every song you're looking for — especially if you're into obscure or eclectic stuff. Spotify, by contrast, has a wide variety of songs to choose from, ranging from major artists to the less-popular ones. But of course, you can only listen to all that free Spotify music when you have an internet connection. 

 



Advertisements are a big part of both apps.

 

As with any free app, you're going to have to deal with ads. This is definitely the case with Trebel, as you'll need to watch ads every time you download a song, and there are banner ads throughout the app as well. It's not a huge price to pay for free music downloads, though, and most of the ads are skippable. There's also the added benefit of knowing that your listening habits are providing some revenue for your favorite artists. 

Spotify's ads feel less frequent, but they can be pretty intrusive. You can't skip them, and they play in between songs — usually trying to convince you to switch to Spotify Premium. You also don't get anything out of listening to Spotify's ads, while watching ads on Trebel provides you with credits that are used for offline listening. 



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39 photos that show how Steve Jobs saved Apple from disaster and set it on the path to a $1 trillion valuation (AAPL)

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This week, Apple officially hit the $1 trillion mark— making it the first American company to do so, ever. 

So much of that success is due to the vision of Steve Jobs, the late Apple cofounder. Without him, Apple as we know it today might not even exist.

Once upon a time, Apple was a disaster, chewing through CEOs and delivering one bad quarter of financial results after another.

In 1996, knowing he had to do something dramatic, then-Apple CEO Gil Amelio negotiated a deal to buy NeXT, the computer startup operated by an exiled Jobs, in hopes that he would bring some much-needed direction to the company.

Instead, Jobs staged a boardroom coup that resulted in Amelio’s resignation. Jobs had decided that if Apple were to be saved, he would be the one to do it — even if it meant getting help from the company’s rivals at Microsoft.

Here's what happened next.

SEE ALSO: 32 photos of Apple's early days before it ruled the world

In late 1996, Apple announced plans to bring cofounder Steve Jobs back into the fold 11 years after he left the company by acquiring his startup NeXT for $429 million — just in time for Jobs to join then-Apple CEO Gil Amelio on stage at January 1997's Macworld Expo, a convention for Mac enthusiasts, as a keynote speaker.



Steve Jobs' NeXT found its niche selling graphically intensive PCs with cutting-edge screens to universities and banks. Apple hoped that Jobs would revitalize the Mac maker, whose stock had hit a 12-year low under Amelio's leadership and experienced crippling losses.



On July 4, 1997, Jobs persuaded Apple's board to oust Amelio and make Jobs the interim, and then permanent, CEO. In August 1997, Jobs took the stage at another Macworld Expo to announce that Apple had taken a $150 million investment from its long-time rivals at Microsoft. "We need all the help we can get," Jobs said, to boos from the audience.



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THEN AND NOW: The progression of work fashion from the 1950s to today

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  • Work clothes have changed a lot over the years.
  • Style in general has become less formal since the 1950s.
  • Take a look below at how office workers have dressed across the decades.


Why don't people dress up for work anymore?

It's a question that's no doubt popped into the minds of many a workplace fashionista — not to mention anyone French cuffs-deep into a Mad Men binge.

The short answer is... it's complicated. Even today, degrees of sartorial formality tend to vary between industries, companies, and roles. And workplace styles can change day-to-day on an individual basis, too. Even if you usually don a business casual outfit, chances are, you'll probably dress up for your career-making pitch to the boardroom.

Basically, fashion's an ever-evolving, context-specific, and highly-personal thing.

But what accounts for the fact that many industries and companies have been slouching toward casualness since the 1970s?

To find out how — and why — workplace dress has transformed in this century, let's take a look back through time.

SEE ALSO: The progression of office culture from the 50s to today

DON'T MISS: What business casual really means

SEE ALSO: Everyone from Mark Zuckerberg to Barack Obama has adopted a "work uniform"— here's how to make yours

In the middle of the 20th century, many offices expected their employees to adhere to what modern workers would consider a formal look.

Source: The AtlanticPsychology Today



Companies back then were more "process-oriented" than the "results-oriented" organizations of today, according to The Atlantic.

Source: The AtlanticPsychology Today



Results-oriented organizations care about... well, results. According to Psychology Today, process-oriented companies are "concerned with how that success occurs."

Source: The AtlanticPsychology Today



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I dropped everything and bought a one-way ticket to Switzerland, and it was the best decision of my life

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  • I bought a one-way ticket to Switzerland to work as a goat-sitter after my grandmother’s death.
  • Soon, I learned that sometimes the most spontaneous decisions we make turn out to be the best ones.
  • As a result of that one-way ticket, I’ve been traveling the world as a digital nomad for more than 18 months.

 

In January 2017, I moved to Switzerland for a goat. Actually, two goats. My best friend, my grandma, had died a few months prior, and I needed to get away from big-city life — there were countless reminders of her at every turn.

When I saw a Facebook post about a woman needing a goat-sitter in the middle of the Swiss Alps, nothing but mountains and silence around, I was in. She wanted a "digital nomad," so that the person could work remotely between goat responsibilities. In exchange, she'd offer free housing. Since I was already a remote writer, it was perfect.

When my grandma's heart stopped beating in 2016, it felt like mine did, too; I figured the goats would be the perfect antidote to my grief. In January 2017, I bought a one-way ticket to Switzerland, via Iceland — little did I know that it would change my life.  

As promised, the goat-sitting house was surrounded by the Swiss Alps and looked like a farmhouse version of a Barbie Dreamhouse. The snow-capped mountains were so beautiful, they looked like someone had drawn them into the flat landscape.

However, looks can be deceiving; it turned out that goat-sitting wasn’t as serene as advertised. The farmhouse was unheated and I lived in the attic — I felt like Cinderella. I spent a lot of time shoveling (the goats didn't like snow, and there was a lot of it). As a result,my carpal tunnel became so bad that I could barely type, let alone chop firewood — another thing I needed to do for work.

It also seemed that the goats needed a full-time nanny more than a sitter, and my main focus had to be my remote writing jobs. Plus, one goat loved ramming his horns into my thighs, leaving me with purple bruises as souvenirs.

I was supposed to keep the job for two or three months, but 12 days later, I retired from goat-sitting. However, I discovered one important thing: I didn’t need to goat-sit to sustain my digital nomad life. Instead, I decided to explore more cities in Switzerland, and then change countries every month or so. Along the way, I learned several lessons, including the following:

SEE ALSO: I'm on my 3rd year of a 25,000 mile walk around the world — here's what my life looks like

It's OK if plans change

Initially, I thought I'd return to LA after the goats, but I realized it was OK if my plans changed. Since my jobs were remote, I had the freedom to explore new cities, going to castles and churches by day and working in cafés and coworking spaces by night. Soon, I also starteda travel blog, Nomadic Natalia, about being a digital nomad.



I learned that getting out of my comfort zone is critical to growing as a person

The more I traveled and lived as a digital nomad, the more I did things out of my comfort zone, which helped me grow as a person. In Dubrovnik, Croatia, I went sea kayaking at sunset with a dozen other people, all strangers to me. It was windy and the water was choppy, and all kayak tours were cancelled — except for mine.

I looked at the rough waves and told my guide I'd go another day. "No," he said. "I have faith that you can brave the choppy water. You just have to get from one side to the other." He was right; the water was choppy, but the challenge of kayaking through it made the sunset at the end all the more worthwhile.



I learned that the best part of a new experience is the people

The best thing about moving a lot is all the different people you meet — they can make (or break) an experience. In Venice, Italy, I stayed in a convent(with a curfew!) right on the canals, befriended my nun housemates, and learned to live in silence.

On the island of Murano, Italy, I was reminded of the passion people put into their work when a jewelry designer taught me how to melt glass, and I ended up leaving his shop with a Murano glass flower necklace we'd both made.

In Bologna, Italy, I attended an impromptu tortellini-making class with a handful of female chefs who spoke no English, and I learned that cooking and camaraderie require no verbal communication.



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Here's how 3 millennials cope with living in super expensive US cities

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Katherine Lavacca doesn't have any savings and will have to start paying off student loans this summer.

The 24-year-old journalist works two jobs, doesn't have a TV and will soon add a third roommate when she moves into a three-bedroom apartment. Still, Lavacca said, she's living the dream.

In Brooklyn, a borough in one of the most expensive cities in the the U.S., this obviously isn't an aberration.

"You learn to do without things," said Lavacca, who works for the New York Post and at Blackbarn, a farm-to-table restaurant that's roughly a 30-minute train ride to Manhattan from her apartment in Bushwick.

But, according to a Penny Hoarder analysis of the latest local price data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the most expensive metropolitan areas — like New York — are only getting pricier. And at a much faster rate than the rest of the country.

San Francisco

The San Francisco Bay Area has some of the most expensive large cities in the country, and it's also a region where prices are increasing the fastest, according to the analysis.

Susie Orr, who works for a game developer in Palo Alto, recently moved from that city to Oakland — mainly because of housing prices. It means a 1 1/2-hour commute most mornings for the 32-year-old.

"I think I would describe Oakland as being almost like Brooklyn," she said. "It's a little bit cheaper to live there, and there's a lot of public transportation and a lot of culture."

San Francisco, San Jose, Boston, Seattle and Denver are among the most expensive cities, with prices rising rapidly. They're all grappling with a looming housing crisis driven by a lack of affordable homes and apartments, said Urban Institute Senior Economist Laurie Goodman.

For Lynne Williams, who relocated to the Bay Area in 2011, that's meant moving two dozen times in less than seven years. The 36-year-old, who works for Tesla, has taken advantage of hostels and also split single rooms in apartments and houses, sometimes not knowing whether she'd have a place to sleep on a given night.

"It takes a special kind of person to have that kind of faith that you can bounce around and know you'll find a place to stay," said Williams, who is staying north of San Francisco in Concord in a coworker's spare room for $500.

Goodman said she doesn't see the cost of living reaching a plateau anytime soon. But she concedes there will eventually be a breaking point for these cities.

In fact, those between the ages of 20 and 34 are actually flocking away from pricy coastal cities toward cheaper metro areas in the South and Midwest, according to an analysis by Indeed Chief Economist Jed Kolko.

"At some point, the day of reckoning becomes when Google realizes they can't attract new workers because no one wants to work there," Goodman said. "Despite how much they pay, it's just too expensive to live there."

These 10 cities are where the cost of living is rising the fastest.

According to recently released data from the Department of Commerce, several of the most expensive U.S. cities are getting pricier at a much faster clip than the rest of the country.

Here are the 10 cities where prices are rising the quickest, and their rank on the most expensive cities list, based on data from 2016. To rank these cities, we used a statistical method to weight the price increase and overall cost of rent, goods and services. So, for example, the the No. 1 city, San Jose, had the highest combination of cost of living and rate of cost-of-living growth in 2016.

1. San Jose, California
Local Price Increase: 2%
Price Rank: 1

2. San Francisco, California
Local Price Increase: 2%
Price Rank: 2

3. Bridgeport, Connecticut
Local Price Increase: 1.8%
Price Rank: 5

4. New York City, New York
Local Price Increase: 1.5%
Price Rank: 4

5. Ventura, California
Local Price Increase: 1.6%
Price Rank: 8

6. Denver, Colorado
Local Price Increase: 2%
Price Rank: 16

7. Seattle, Washington
Local Price Increase: 1.8%
Price Rank: 12

8. Honolulu, Hawaii
Local Price Increase: 1.2%
Price Rank: 3

9. Boston, Massachusetts
Local Price Increase: 1.7%
Price Rank: 11

10. Los Angeles, California
Local Price Increase: 1.3%
Price Rank: 7



The high cost of living is driven by home prices.

The most recent data on local prices shows that the cost of living is being driven up largely by real estate prices.

In 2009, the median sale price for a home in San Francisco sat above $420,000, according to data provided by the online real estate company Zillow. In March, the price exceeded $866,000 — an increase of more than 106%.

It's not much better when you look at one-bedroom apartments, which are ostensibly the cheapest option for millennials struggling to thrive in expensive regions. Over the past eight years, the median monthly cost of a single-bedroom rental jumped 47% to more than $2,300.

By contrast, the median household income within the city of San Francisco rose 7.5% to $55,322 between 2009 and 2016, according to the latest available data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

"They're creating jobs faster than they're creating housing," said Goodman. "San Francisco being the archetypal example."

But it's a problem you're also seeing in dozens of U.S. cities. Zoning laws and building codes are making it tough to create more housing at all, let alone apartments young folks can actually afford.

In fact, in Boston, it's difficult even for those of means to move near the city center.

"That's a high-class problem," Goodman said.

And high rental costs mean retailers and other businesses either have to charge more for their goods and services or relocate outside of expensive cities altogether — and that'll increase shipping costs, Goodman said.

"Unfortunately, I don't have a good solution," she said. "I've thought about it a lot, and I don't have a good solution."



Here's how some make it work despite a high cost of living.

While housing economists remain stumped by the looming crisis, those already planted in expensive cities are finding ways to cope with the rising costs.

Orr, who lives in Oakland, said she learned to shop around for the cheapest groceries, which sometimes may be at the farmers market. Lavacca, however, misses her beloved hometown grocery store.

"Living in Florida, you can just go to Publix and do BOGO and eat for a week," she said. "In New York, it's almost impossible to do that."

Lavacca suggests getting a part-time job at a restaurant, since most let you eat for free or half off. Local gardens or agricultural co-ops also provide free, healthy food if you put in a few hours of work, said Williams. Even as a vegan, she can skate by buying in bulk and doing meal prep for the week.

Taking a two-week trial period and staying with friends or at an Airbnb can help you learn the commuting options and give you a good idea whether you can make it on a budget. Oh, and make sure to lowball that budget, because these cities will surprise you with prices, Lavacca said.

Finally, learn to do cheap stuff by yourself. It can bust your budget if you spend a ton of time trying to keep up with your friends' bar hopping.

Go to do-it-yourself live music shows, which can cost $5 at the door. Enjoy nature for free. Or instead of taking a cruise around San Francisco Bay for $150, spend $14 to take the Golden Gate Ferry.

"Just go see that matinee by yourself," Lavacca said. "Don't coop yourself up in your apartment just because you can't go on extravagant drinking binges."

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Living with your parents at 30 can be a challenge — here are 8 tips for making it work from someone who's been there

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  • Parents bring us into the world, care for us, and teach us how to grow into independent adults.
  • It’s considered slightly shameful in the US to live with your parents into adulthood, but it's a common occurrence in other cultures.
  • Author Dylan Love moved back home with his parents at age 29 — here are eight things he did to make it work.

 

 

It turns out that you can definitely go home again. I know because I did.

I left my childhood home at age 18, bound for college. After graduating at 22, I moved to New York City and began a career as a writer and reporter. The seven years of life and work that followed completely changed my plans, desires, and circumstances. So when I moved back home at 29, my parents had to meet their adult son all over again.

It was an adjustment for all involved. Mom and Dad sacrificed space, routine, and some degree of privacy in hosting me. I had to design a new way to conduct myself; where I had once been a single guy in New York City, largely free to do as I pleased, I now needed to identify new boundaries and carve out a routine within them.

In any event, my live-at-home arrangement with my parents was a simple one: As long as I was earning money, I was free to stay with them. Working from a paranoia stoked by my parents’ dictum, “We charge rent when you stop making money,” I found myself signing a new apartment lease shortly after my 30th birthday.

Read on to soak up the wisdom I gained in my 11-month-long tour of duty with Mom and Dad. Living with your parents can be a positive, enjoyable experience if you try. Here’s what worked for me.

SEE ALSO: 8 things my parents let me do that I would never let my kids do

1. Remind yourself that this is normal

As a young adult in the US, it’s easy to feel vague shame when your parents are also your roommates. But plenty of American millennials are living at home — according to recent research from Zillow, 28% of college-educated 20-somethings live with their parents.

In other parts of the world, this is simply business as usual. In Egypt, kids often leave home only for marriage, and Italian adults might live with their parents for a variety of reasons, according to ABC News. If you live at home, you’re in good global company.



2. Make some money

Get a job! In my case, I set up shop as a freelance writer. You are bound to feel your freedom being hampered when you live with Mom and Dad, but having money is a version of freedom. Income lets you go out for drinks with friends and buy yourself nice things.

Beyond this surface-level stuff, earning money places you several rungs higher on the household ladder. It puts you in a position to contribute, which leads immediately to my next point.



3. Buy a bag of groceries every once in a while

The bigger idea here is “find ways to ease your burden on Mom and Dad.” When I moved home, it represented a 50% increase in household population.

The fridge couldn’t stay full enough, and I was a big part of the reason why. It was a no-brainer for me to spend a little money on the occasional grocery run.

Mom and Dad didn’t keep financial score on the food I ate, because my gesture of bringing resources into the house was more valuable than the eggs that disappeared every morning.



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11 reasons why we still miss Blockbuster

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The '90s were the greatest — it's why '90s kids don't ever stop talking about their childhoods, and why parents still recall the time fondly.

One of the biggest reasons why the '90s and early aughts were the best was a little store you may have heard of called Blockbuster Video.

For most people, the perfect Friday night consisted of a trip to Blockbuster to pick out a movie — wandering through rows and rows of films and snacks.

Sadly, there's only one Blockbuster left in America, but we'll never forget the good times the chain provided.

Here are 11 reasons why we still miss Blockbuster.

You could easily stumble upon a movie you had never heard of before — and end up finding your new favorite flick.

Nothing will beat wandering the aisles of Blockbuster without a specific movie in mind, and coming across something that piqued your interest. Streaming websites don't give you that same thrill.



You never knew who you'd run into — your local Blockbuster was essentially your social scene.

You'd bump into friends and neighbors, exchange recommendations, and hope you weren't caught renting anything embarrassing.



Blockbuster wasn't just a video store — the snack section was unparalleled.

The rows of films were only rivaled by the rows of snacks. And the giant microwaveable tubs of popcorn at Blockbuster were arguably better than movie theater popcorn.

If you're still trying to fill the hole in your heart that the popcorn tubs have left — INSIDER figured out which microwaveable popcorn you should be buying.



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The 50 smartest public high schools in America

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  • Public high schools can offer high quality academics just as much as private schools — without the tuition cost.
  • Niche recently released its 2019 ranking of the best public high schools in America.
  • Within this ranking are the smartest public high schools in America, which Niche ranked by best academics. See which high schools made the list.

Despite popular belief, the best high-school education doesn't always come from a private school. In fact, several of America's best public high schools offer top-level academics — without the five-figure tuition cost.

Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools, recently released its 2019 ranking of the best public high schools in America, from which it also ranked the schools with the best academics — the smartest public schools in America.

Niche ranked the schools' academics by key factors like state assessment proficiency, performance on the SAT/ACT, and student and parent academic survey responses for 23,780 public high schools across the US. You can read the full methodology here.

Read on for the 50 smartest public high schools in the US.

 

SEE ALSO: Our son gets straight As — here's how we raised him to succeed

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50. BASIS Tucson North

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Average SAT score: 1420

Average ACT score: 32

"The teachers are amazing,"commented a junior."Every teacher wants each student to succeed and works their best to help them achieve their success everyday."



49. Blue Valley North High School

Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Average SAT score: 1400

Average ACT score: 30

Many students lauded Blue Valley North High School for its faculty support.

"Teachers strive to ensure every student comprehends class material comprehensively and will never turn away a student with questions,"said a senior."Counselors and school staff will help students with anything from personal problems to advice about preparation for standardized tests."

Another student added,"They go beyond their official roles, often contributing and benefiting the social culture built in and around the school."



48. University High Scool

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Average SAT score: 1350

Average ACT score: 30

University High School is rich in both academics and extracurriculars. 

"Not only does this school challenge me academically, but socially too,"said a sophomore. "University High School offers rich extracurricular courses such as: performing arts, debate club, local service outreaches and more!"



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The top 15 movies everyone wants to watch this summer

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So far 2018 has been a great year for major franchise sequels and summer blockbuster movies. From "Avengers: Infinity War" to the beloved musical drama "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," the hit films span quite the range of genres.

Google has compiled search data to reveal the most-sought-after movies this summer. Keep reading for look at the biggest films of the past months, according to Google Trends insights.

10. "Sicario: Day of the Soldado"

Synopsis: The drug war on the U.S.-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border. To fight the war, federal agent Matt Graver re-teams with the mercurial Alejandro.

Release Date: June 29

Reviews: Critics' reviews were mixed, landing the "Sicario" sequel at a 64% on Rotten Tomatoes.



9. "Mission: Impossible — Fallout"

Synopsis: Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong.

Release Date: July 27

Reviews: Read our roundup of all the critics' rave reviews of Tom Cruise's latest stunt-filled action movie here.



8. "Solo: A Star Wars Story"

Synopsis:During an adventure into the criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion.

Release Date:May 25

Reviews: Many critics found "Solo" to be the worst "Star Wars" movie since the panned "Attack of the Clones." 



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10 of the most charitable celebrities

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With the massive amounts of wealth that certain celebrities have, it only makes sense for them to spread it around. From starting their own nonprofit foundations to donating to causes they’re passionate about, there are many celebrities who make sure to try and give back to the world.

Read below to learn about some of the most philanthropic celebrities around.

Portia de Rossi started a wildlife fund with $10 million in honor of wife Ellen DeGeneres’ 60th birthday.

De Rossi came on "The Ellen DeGeneres"show and surprised her wife with the Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, a foundation that will rescue endangered animals. The entire foundation was a surprise from de Rossi to DeGeneres. You can watch the surprise in action here. The first thing DeGeneres did with her foundation is visit Rwanda with her wife to save mountain gorillas through a new campus.



Louis Tomlinson of One Direction routinely donates money to sick children.

One Direction star and "X Factor"judge Louis Tomlinson has been philanthropic since his rise to fame in 2010. Tomlinson donated more than $3 million dollars in 2015 to Believe in Magic when he hosted a Cinderella Ball, a gala for sick children, according to Mirror UK. His full charitable efforts can be found here.



Shonda Rhimes uses her platform to give back to the arts community.

The television screenwriter and producer behind mega-hits like "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Scandal"started the Rhimes Family Foundation, a charity that focuses on art, activism, and culture. The foundation donated $10 million minimum to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, according to Black Press USA.



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