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Meet the 9 most powerful female CEOs in corporate America

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U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves as she sits down to talk during a campaign stop at a small restaurant in Vallejo, California, United States June 5, 2016.   REUTERS/Mike Blake  - RTSG4YMAmerica may be on the verge of electing a female President, but women are still struggling to compete with men for the highest positions in corporate America.  

There are 21 Female CEOs on the 2016 Fortune 500 list. That means that women hold only 4.2% of CEO positions in America's largest companies. 

The Fortune 500 annual list ranks the largest corporations in the US by revenue. 

Of the 29 companies added to the list this year, just one, Mary Laschinger of paper products and distribution company Veritiv, is a woman.

Mary T. Barra, CEO of General Motors, is the only woman to head a company in the top 10.  

There were 24 women in last year's list and 24 in 2014. There are a number of valid reasons that the number has fallen, including retirement, company splits and spin-offs that mean the newly created companies are too small to qualify for Fortune's list.

We've picked out the top nine female CEOs, so scroll through to see who made the list, and meet America's most powerful women bosses.  

Mary T. Barra

Mary T. Barra

Company: General Motors

Company Ranking: 8

Revenue ($ billion): $152.4

Background: Mary Barra has worked at General Motors for 36 years, starting as a co-op student in 1980. She rose through the ranks to become VP of Global Manufacturing Engineering, VP of Global Human Resources, Executive VP of Global Product Development, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, and finally CEO, a role she assumed in January 2014. 

Barra graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree by Kettering University and earned an MBA from Stanford. 



Virginia M. Rometty

 Company: IBM

Ranking: 31

Revenue ($ billion): $82.5

Background: Virgina "Ginni" Rometty started her career at General Motors and moved over to IBM's Detroit Office as a systems engineer. She worked in IBM's Consulting Group before becoming Senior VP and Group Executive for Sales, Marketing and Strategy and eventually President and CEO in 2011.

She graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. 



Indra K. Nooyi

Company: PepsiCo

Ranking: 44

Revenue ($ billion): $63.0

Background: Indray Nooyi began her career in consulting, interning with Booz Allen Hamilton and working at BCG. She joined PepsiCo in 1994 and was appointed President and CFO seven years later, before becoming CEO of the company. Nooyi is credited with moving the company towards healthier alternatives. 

Indray Nooyi was born in Chennai, India and received a Bachelor's degree from Madras Christian College, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and a Masters from the Yale School of Management.



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26 places everyone should visit in Australia

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Australia is known for many things extraordinary landscapes, laid-back cities, beautiful beaches.

It would be impossible to see the country and experience all it has to offer on a single trip.

But these 25 places and activities should be at the top of any traveler's bucket list, whether he's a foreign tourist flying in from afar or a native Australian looking to explore his own country.

Enjoy a drink at the Opera Bar before seeing a performance at the Sydney Opera House.



Journey to the remote outback town of Birdsville for its annual horse racing weekend.



Drive by the 12 Apostles — a collection of limestone stacks — on a trip along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.



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8 crazy facts you didn't know about the king of the ocean

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A surfer carries his board into the water next to a sign declaring a shark sighting on Sydney's Manly Beach, Australia, in this file photo taken November 24, 2015. REUTERS/David Gray/FilesSweet relief. Summer is here, and people around the nation can start enjoying the oceanside beaches they’ve been dreaming about all year long.

Warm weather. Ice cream. Hot sand. Cool water. Time spent with friends and family.

It’s a relaxing, stress-free time ... until someone mentions that one word: Shark.

For anyone who's seen "Jaws," this creature doesn’t seem like one they want to become particularly close with.

But 41 years after one of the most fear-instilling movies of all time, scientists have a much better understanding of sharks.

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Sharks have special organs to sense changes in their environment.

Sharks have special organs called neuromasts throughout their head and along their bodies to help them sense water pressure and movement in their surroundings. They’re usually located just below the skin inside of mucus-filled pores. 



They can sense electromagnetic fields.

Some neuromasts are specialized to sense other changes in the environment. These are called ampullae of Lorenzini. Each ampullae works independently to distinguish the difference in electric potential in the environment versus in the shark's body.  Scientists think that this may allow sharks to detect prey, like muscle spasms originating from an injured fish, as well as predators, and mates. It is also thought that these ampullae may be responsible for detecting the Earth’s magnetic field, helping guide sharks during migration.

Researchers are also using what they know about this system to try and create new shark repellents.



Sharks can by hypnotized.

Technically, sharks can undergo what's called tonic immobility, or a natural state of paralysis. Researchers can induce this state in a shark by either flipping the animal onto its belly or rubbing its snout, depending on which species it is. Humans aren't the only ones who know how to use this trick. Scientists think large cetaceans, like whales, may use it as well to defend themselves or prey upon sharks (instead of grabbing hold of the dorsal fin, a larger marine animal would bite it). It may also be a tactic that sharks use on each other during mating to prevent injury to the female. 



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8 things that make changing a tire much, much easier

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Flat tires are no fun. And with advancements in tire technology, they happen less frequently than they once did. In fact, some tires don't even need to be changed if they blowout — they can "run flat" for a short period of time.

Still, flats and blowouts do occur, and most motorists dread the next step: changing the tire. A lot of people will actually sit in their car, with the flat unattended to, call a roadside-assistance service, and wait for a pro to do the dirty work.

Which is fine, but there are several things you can do to make changing a tire much easier and less intimidating. Obviously, you need to be acquainted with the process of jacking up the car, loosening the lug nuts, and removing the tire and wheel. But if you know how to do all that and are still reluctant to make the change, here are some tips.

1. Know your jack.

On most cars, the jack has to be assembled before it can be used to raise the car enough to remove the flat tire and replace it with the "donut" or temporary spare — a small tire that is designed to get you to a service station for a proper tire repair or replacement.

You don't want to wait until you have a flat to figure out the jack. It only takes about five minutes to put one together, so spend some prep time one it one afternoon. You'll be glad you did if you have a blowout on a dark, rainy night.



2. Make sure the temporary spare is in good shape.

The "donut" needs to be checked out every so often. You don't want it to be flat, too — kind of defeats the purpose of having a backup. 

The best way to do this is to make it a routine when you check your tire pressure. On modern cars, you'll know you have tire-pressure issues because the car will alert you, via a warning light. So when you investigate that problem, take a few extra minutes to check out your temporary spare.

You don't even have to do it yourself — you can have it done at almost any gas station and even some car washes.

The same applies if you have a full-size spare tire.



3. Prevent the flat in the first place.

Speaking of checking your tire pressure, if you do it once a month or so, you'll always know if your tires are in decent shape, not under- or over-inflated.

It's also a good practice to monitor wear and tear on your tires. Have a look at the condition of the tread. If it looks bad or uneven, you might need to replace a tire or tires. But you also might need to rotate or realign your tires, to even our the wear.

And be aware of how old your tires are. No tire lasts forever, and once that at the end of its life it's far more likely to fail.



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50 incredible hotels you should sleep in during your lifetime

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You're planning an unforgettable trip, so why not choose a hotel that's equally memorable? 

From treehouses in Chile to igloos in Finland, we've come up with 50 of the world's most incredible hotels.

Here's our ultimate bucket list of 50 hotels everyone should stay in at least once in their lives. 

Stay in the Gili Lankanfushi, a luxury bungalow retreat in the Maldives that implements a strict "no news, no shoes" policy.

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Sip cocktails at the "top of the world" at Lebua hotel in Bangkok.

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Eat in a real-life aquarium at the underwater restaurant inside the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island hotel.

Learn more about the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island »

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14 mouthwatering Korean dishes that everyone should try at least once

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Korea is famous for its hearty spicy stews, bright pickled vegetables, and addictive barbecue. Anthony Bourdain thinks it's having a major moment on the U.S. food scene.

But for novices, a Korean restaurant and its menu can be intimidating. Most dishes don't have names that translate into English. If you're not familiar with the names, you might make your order based on your analysis of the English ingredients and hope for the best.

Here are a few popular and savory dishes so that you don't have to go into your next Korean restaurant unprepared.

This story was originally written by Sam Ro.

Yukgaejang is a spicy shredded beef stew with scallions, onions, and Korean radish.

Like most Korean stews, yukgaejang is simmered for hours, which leaves the vegetables soft and the beef fall-apart like a brisket. It's typically served with a bowl of rice that can be mixed into the soup.

Its hearty, hot, and spicy, making it the quintessential Korean food.



Bibim naengmyeon is a cold buckwheat noodle dish mixed with sliced beef, pickled cucumber, and spicy chili sauce.

"Bibim" is Korean for "mixed." This popular North Korean dish can also be served with in a chilled beef consommé instead of the spicy sauce; just ask for mul naengmyun.

It's an extremely popular hot weather dish, and it'll sometimes even be served with ice cubes. Your waitress or waiter will offer to cut your noodles with her or his kitchen shears.



Galbi is short ribs marinated in soy sauce.

No one ever forgets about the time they got Korean barbecue and had galbi. The earthy marinade of soy sauce and garlic is balanced by the sweetness of sugar or honey. On a hot enough grill, the sear will turn into a light char that's basically candy.

Most Korean restaurants offering barbecue will have grills built into the table. However, grilling at the table is usually reserved for larger groups.



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Mercedes is trying to make the station wagon cool again

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Station wagons haven't been at the forefront of family transportation in the US for some time now. But there are enough wagon aficionados out there to give Mercedes-Benz confidence to continue on with the E-Class wagon in the US.

On Monday, Mercedes unveiled the new 2017 E-Class wagon that is set to join the company's line up early next year. Unlike Audi and BMW, Mercedes has not fully abandoned the mid-size luxury wagon segment.  (Although Audi does sell its A6-based Allroad crossover wagon.)

"The new Wagon is as dynamic as the Mercedes-Benz brand and as spacious as our customers expect," Mercedes-Benz head of sales and marketing Ola Källenius said in a statement. "And what is more, the Wagon obviously has all the innovations of the new E-Class – the most intelligent executive sedan in the world."

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The front end design of the E400 wagon is borrowed directly from the sedan complete with nearly identical front grille and large three-pointed-star logo. Although the car boats a traditional wagon design, the rear roof-line is sculpted with a slightly raked profile. 



The rear end of the E400 Wagon is punctuated by twin exhausts and an integrated roof-mounted spoiler. 



In the US, Mercedes will launch the model with the E400 4Matic. Under the hood of MB wagon will be 3.0 liter, 329 horsepower biturbo six-cylinder engine. Power for the wagon is expected to flow to all four wheels through Mercedes' 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission. 

Although it's not perfect, 9G-Tronic delivers quick and smooth shifts at speed and is the most successfully executed 9-speed automatic we have experienced. 



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'Baby dragons' that can live 100 years are hatching — here's a look at their incredible life cycle

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In Slovenia, a special event is underway. Rare olm salamanders, also known as "the human fish" and "baby dragons," are hatching in Postojna Cave.

So far, three have hatched in the cave's special aquarium, the latest on June 4.

They don't look exactly like dragons, but they do look similar enough that locals thought they might be dragon offspring — and avoided their caves out of fear of meeting their larger parents.

Fire-breathing or not, the olm salamander is a species unlike any other. Here's what sets them apart.

Slovenia's "baby dragons" are most famously found in Postojna Cave, which is just east of Italy's northeastern border.



Scientists aren't exactly sure how many eggs a single female olm lays throughout her lifetime, though they estimate it could be hundreds. However, only two of those embryos are likely to survive to adulthood.

Source: Postojna Cave



In the current clutch of 64 eggs, biologists think only 22 are likely to hatch — and no one knows how many will survive in the long-term.



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11 Easter eggs hidden in Disney's latest animated movie 'Zootopia'

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Disney's latest animated movie "Zootopia" is packed with Easter eggs, or, small hidden references to other movies.

With the movie's Blu-ray and DVD release Tuesday, Disney has released several Easter Egg breakdowns to help audiences spot many of the film's nods to other movies and characters.

Keep reading to see some of the film's coolest Easter eggs.

Tundra Town, an area of Zootopia where the colder weather creatures live, looks an awful lot like the kingdom in Disney's "Frozen."



Upon closer inspection, you'll find two little elephants dressed in Elsa and Anna costumes. How cute!

Source: Disney



Hans's Pastry Shop pays homage to "Frozen", too.

Source: BuzzFeed



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Inside Diddy's swanky $6.5 million NYC pad that he's selling off

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Sean "Diddy" Combs is having trouble selling his apartment.

The rapper, producer, and entrepreneur has been trying to sell his home in Manhattan's The Park Imperial for the past four years, according to The Observer.

When he first put the condo on the market in 2012, Combs listed it for $8.5 million. In January, he cut it down to $6.995 million. Now, it's on the market for $6.5 million. Either way, he makes a profit: Curbed reported that he originally bought it for $3.82 million in 2005.

Why no one is buying this sky palace is beyond us, but you can do Diddy a solid and take it off his hands. Or you can just take a look at the luxurious pad below:

Combs' apartment is in The Park Imperial at 230 W. 56th St. in Manhattan. It's conveniently close to Central Park.



The place is 2,300 square feet — that much space alone is luxury in New York.

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The apartment is on the 66th floor. As long as you don't have a fear of heights, you'll be very comfortable here.

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These dystopian cityscapes were all designed by a computer program

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When it comes to architectural design, Daniel Brown likes to create the impossible.

The London-based programmer and designer is the mastermind behind a newly released series of computer-generated cityscapes that look straight out of the movie "Inception." 

"I was interested in the idea of 'creating' a virtual city, but realised I could never design such an amount of detail," Brown told Tech Insider in an email. So he created an algorithm that handled that detail for him. Then he cropped the most interesting segments and compiled them in a series of images that he calls "Dantilon: The Brutal Deluxe."

If this is what the future looks like, we're not sure we're ready for it.

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Brown says his inspiration for the designs came from research he was doing into the geometric tiling found in Middle Eastern architecture.



"I coupled that with my love of Brutalist and modernist aesthetic, and these are the designs that came out," he says.



The program uses fractal equations to create the structures' geometric shapes, then applies tiny snapshots from images of apartment buildings.



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4 very real risks AI poses to mankind — and how we could prevent them

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People have been talking about the risks of artificial intelligence for some time.

Whether it's movies like "The Terminator" or Tesla CEO Elon Musk's own comments on the matter — he once referred to AI as "summoning the demon"— AI is often seen as something that could endanger humanity.

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Neil Jacobstein, an AI expert who has consulted on projects for the U.S. military, GM, and Ford, broached the topic at Exponential Finance — a two-day conference on AI and robotics sponsored by CNBC and Silicon Valley think-tank Singularity University.

While it's important to remember the many good use cases of AI — from increasing access to educational information and assisting us with our daily lives — there are risks we should be aware of, he said.

Thankfully, there are also some ways we can protect ourselves.

 

The risk: Job loss

"The jury is out on the exact impact on labor markets, but it's safe to say without a lot of planning and education they’ll be disruption in labor markets," Jacobstein told Tech Insider after his presentation.

This isn't exactly new information — the World Economic Forum published a study expecting a loss of 5.1 million jobs to AI and robots over the next five years in 15 leading countries, according to Reuters.



A solution: Guaranteed minimum income programs

Jacobstein told TI it's important "to be proactive" in preparing for inevitable job loss, especially in developing countries that are at greater risk.

He said having guaranteed minimum income programs, increasing access to education, and re-training people for new jobs that aren't eliminated are all ways to help limit the impact of job loss. Basic income has already been trialed in some countries in preparation for future job loss.



The risk: 'Abuse of power'

Jacobstein said it's important that advancements in AI aren't only available to tech giants like Apple and Google, otherwise it creates an "abuse of power" where other countries are companies are "left behind."

 



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17 box-office bombs that went on to become cult classics

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Even if a film doesn't sell many tickets at the box office, it can still go on to become a beloved cult classic.

Many of Hollywood's greatest films were financial flops, and it took years for audiences to embrace them.

From "The Wizard of Oz" to "The Big Lebowski," here are 17 classic films that originally bombed in theaters.

Frank Pallotta contributed to a previous version of this story.

"Donnie Darko" (2001)

"Donnie Darko" may have helped launch the career of Jake Gyllenhaal, but it was a huge flop when it came out in theaters.

The indie film, which cost an estimated $6 million to make, debuted with $110,494 on its opening weekendIt didn't help that the film — which features a plane crash — opened not long after the Sept. 11 attacks. The movie wasn't released internationally for another year.

Theatrically, "Donnie Darko" made $1.2 million at the box office. After its DVD release in 2002, it played as a midnight movie for over two years at New York's Pioneer Theater and became enough of a cult classic to release a "director's cut."



"Heathers" (1988)

"Heathers," a film about two teens who attempt to murder the members of their high school's popular clique, was provocative for its impressionable teenage audience.

With a budget of $3 million, it barely made half that at the box office.

But thanks to the rising stardom of its protagonist, Winona Ryder, and screenwriter Daniel Waters' brilliant one-liners ("Dear diary, my teen angst bulls--- has a body count"), "Heathers" is a classic today.



"Fight Club" (1999)

When "Fight Club" first hit theaters in 1999, it didn't just perform poorly — the film made just $37 million domestically— it also received very mixed reviews.

Entertainment Weekly gave it a "D," calling it a "dumb and brutal shock show." Rosie O'Donnell hated it so much she went as far to ruin the twist ending on national TV.

It wasn't until the DVD release that the film took off (it sold 6 million copies) allowing a wider audience to catch the hidden details that made it a dark classic.



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The 28 best raw bars in the US

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One of our favorite warm weather activities is kicking back with a platter of oysters and some cold beers or a bottle of rosé, a pastime that’s been popular for many years, in many places.

Restaurants that offer live seafood, or a service known as a raw bar, began cropping up in Europe in the mid-1700s before landing in the United States in the early 1800s. Though the trend originally began with just oysters — the oldest oyster bar in the United States opened in 1826 in Boston — it wasn’t long before the craze expanded to include a variety of shellfish.

Today, our affection for bivalves is still going strong, with more $1 oyster happy hours and giant seafood towers surfacing at restaurants than ever before. And what’s not to like? Though they typically feature mostly uncooked items like oysters, clams, scallops and mussels, many “raw” bars also offer steamed  shellfish such as lobster, crab legs and shrimp cocktail, all served cold.

Cooked or not, the fresh catch is often accompanied by cocktail sauce, lemon, mignonette sauce or other condiments (plus an awesome drink list).

1. Lupolo (New York)

With a raw bar located at the restaurant’s central, wrap-around dining bar, Lupulo in New York offers oysters, shrimp and other fresh seafood, as well as delicious Portuguese tapas to pair with its 16 craft beers on draft.



2. Island Creek Oyster Bar (Boston)

As its namesake suggests, Island Creek Oyster Bar in Boston offers an extensive list of oysters from both the East and West Coasts, plus littleneck clams, jumbo shrimp cocktail, crab claws and lobster.



3. Strip House Midtown (New York)

While perusing the incredible meat selection at Strip House Midtown, a great New York steakhouse, don’t forget to nosh on the seafood platter featuring buttery oysters from both coasts, lobster and shrimp cocktails, littleneck clams and lump crab.



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The 20 cities around the world with the most billionaires

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Beijing has officially overtaken New York City as home to the most billionaires.

According to Hurun, a Shanghai firm that releases yearly rankings and research about the world's richest people, the Chinese capital has an even 100 billionaires in 2016, while the Big Apple has 95.

"Beijing took the title from New York after minting 32 new billionaires last year, while New York gained four," Gerry Shih of the Associated Press reports. "Rupert Hoogewerf, the founder of Hurun, attributed China's explosive wealth creation to Chinese market regulators allowing a flood of new initial public offerings after holding back new IPOs for several years."

Read on to see which other cities around the world made it on the "Hurun Global Rich List 2016."

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20. New Delhi, India

Number of billionaires in 2015: 17

Number of billionaires in 2016: 20



19. Los Angeles, California

Number of billionaires in 2015: 22

Number of billionaires in 2016: 21



17. Bangkok, Thailand (TIE)

Number of billionaires in 2015: 27

Number of billionaires in 2016: 24



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How to stay safe from ransomware, the malicious software holding your data hostage for cash

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Ransomware is on the rise.

Cyber criminals have found they can make a good living by infecting computers with malicious software called "ransomware"— named for its sole function of encrypting data and holding it hostage in exchange for cash.

The FBI mentioned it as one of the "hot topics" in its annual internet crime report, with nearly 2,500 complaints of ransomware reported in 2015, amounting to $1.6 million in losses.

"Ransomware and crypto malware are rising at an alarming rate and show no signs of stopping," Raj Samani, European technology head for Intel Security, told the BBC.

Here's what you can do to protect yourself from it.

Researchers have seen an incredible 3500% increase in criminal infrastructure that helps run ransomware campaigns.

Source: BBC



And it's pretty easy to see why. A recent report found that one Russian criminal boss was raking in $90,000 a year from such schemes.

Source: TI



Criminal gangs try to infect people's computers with software that will encrypt all their data under lock and key. Then they'll see a message like: "All files on your computer have been encrypted. You must pay this ransom within 72 hours to regain access to your data."

Source: US-CERT



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31 glorious ice cream sundaes everyone should eat in their lifetime

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Cronut SundaeThere's nothing quite as glorious as digging a spoon into a freshly-made ice cream sundae.

But not all sundaes are created equal. We searched high and low for the most decadent, over-the-top, and unusual ice cream sundaes the world over. Consider this your ice cream bucket list.

Bi-Rite Creamery in San Francisco's Mission District is one of the most lauded ice cream shops of all time. The wait can be long, but we're not complaining. Order the gourmet Dainty Gentleman (honey lavender ice cream, hot fudge, blood orange olive oil & maldon sea salt).

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If you thought Cronuts were awesome on their own, you're in for a treat. Eis Ice Cream Cafe in Las Vegas makes a cream-filled cronut and taro ice cream sundae with a bright purple hue.

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The FreakShake is the invention of Pâtissez, a sweets shop in Canberra, Australia. The mutant dessert involves ice cream, cheesecake, cookies, brownies, and more — all shoved in a mason jar. The Original Freakshake is a must-try.

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Everyone is obsessed with these extravagant pool toys that are the must-have splurge of the summer

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Thanks to Instagram, a day spent by the pool is now no longer complete without a luxury inflatable pool toy.

After Taylor Swift posted a photo with several inflatable swans last summer, there was an increase in Google searches for "swan pool toy," according to Google trends. The search dramatically spiked again for June 2016, and searches for the term "pool float" in general have also surged higher than previous summers. 

One of the most popular floats is a giant inflatable swan that spans over six feet in length.

But it's not just the inflatable swans that have gained popularity — giant inflatable pieces of pizza, hot pink flamingos, and donuts have also been pictured floating in the pools.

Keep reading to see why people are so obsessed with these floaties.

FUNBOY, the maker of the swan float, advertises daily on Instagram where it has over 27,000 followers. In addition to the popularity celebrities bring to the floats, the company itself has a huge following.

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Another toy company, BigMouth has over 5,000 followers. The pool floats are among some of their most popular products.

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BigMouth makes a giant pink donut and the pink flamingo many celebs have posed with, like Shay Mitchell. Over 10,000 posts with the tag "#flamingofloat" exist on Instagram.

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23 stunning looks from America’s biggest fashion awards show

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The CFDA Fashion Awards recognize outstanding contributions made to American fashion by individuals from all areas of the industry.

This year the star-studded celebration honored A-listers like Beyoncé, and included big winners such as Marc Jacobs.

See which celebrities, models, and designers wore what to one of fashion's biggest nights.

Model Karlie Kloss arrived with designer Nadja Swarovski.



Singer Ciara hit the red carpet with shoe designer Stuart Weitzman.

Designer Stuart Weitzman (L) and Singer Ciara



The Olsen twins arrived with their younger sister, actress Elizabeth Olsen.

Irina Shayk and Misha Nonoo attend the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom on June 6, 2016 in New York City.



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10 businesses you can start from a dorm room

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What do Microsoft, Dell, Napster and Facebook all have in common? Aside from being among some of the most market-shaking companies of the last quarter century, they were all also created by college students.

Sure, not everyone can be the next Mark Zuckerberg, but starting a small business while in college is definitely possible.

There are several options that require little to no startup capital and can be done without an office space.

Entrepreneurship in college can help make valuable connections while also generating some income to cover tuition, meals and those very expensive textbooks.

Related: The 3 Things College Taught Me About Being An Entrepreneur

Here are 10 ideas for starting a business from the comfort of your own dorm room.

SEE ALSO: 20 franchises you can launch for less than $50,000

1. Information technology (IT) consulting 

Information technology is one field where having years of experience can actually work against you. College students typically have the freshest skills in this area and knowledge of the newest technologies.

If you don’t feel confident promoting yourself as an IT consultant to businesses, put the word out on campus that you’re available to help the less tech-savvy majors with their computer issues, and build from there.



2. Social media consulting

College students are often on the cutting edge of social-media trends. Use this knowledge and experience to advise companies on their social-media strategy. Take them beyond Facebook and LinkedIn, and introduce them to new channels to get their messages out.



3. Graphic design

Graphic design consulting relies more on creativity and talent than years of experience. Design majors should grab a portfolio of their best projects from class, print off some impressive looking business cards or feature them on a website, and get started.



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