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A Parkland shooting survivor is reigniting his war with Laura Ingraham after the Fox News host compared migrant child detention centers to summer camps. Here are the companies he's urging to stop advertising on her show.

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Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg is calling for a renewed boycott of Fox News host Laura Ingraham. 

"So @IngrahamAngle we meet again. Who are you biggest advertisers now?"Hogg tweeted on Tuesday. 

The call for action comes after Ingraham downplayed how the Trump administration's enforcement of a "zero-tolerance" policy was impacting children attempting to cross the US-Mexico border. As many criticized child detention centers as abusive, Ingraham said during her show on Monday night that the children were being "temporarily housed in what are essentially summer camps." 

Ingraham's comments sparked outrage online. 

"If we get these advertisers pulled maybe @Ingraham will have to become a camp counselor and learn how wrong she is," Hogg tweeted on Tuesday morning, naming brands including Ace Hardware, John Deere, and Sirius XM. 

Hogg had previously called for a boycott of Ingraham's advertisers after the host mocked Hogg by saying he "whines" about college rejections. More than a dozen brands announced that they would cut advertising following Hogg's call for action. 

Here are the brands Hogg has targeted in the new boycott:

SEE ALSO: A Parkland shooting survivor is reigniting his war against Laura Ingraham. Here are all of the advertisers that cut ties with her show during their last battle.

Beaches Resorts and Sandals Resorts

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Sirius XM

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Carfax Reports

The company did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment. 



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Forget 2018 — early 2019 is full of huge blockbuster games

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Many of the biggest upcoming games are missing this holiday season, intentionally making way for an 800-pound gorilla: "Red Dead Redemption 2."

Red Dead Redemption 2

This holiday season, the folks behind "Grand Theft Auto" are launching their next opus for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. As such, major upcoming games like EA's "Anthem" and Sony's "Days Gone" are getting out of the way, and they're not the only two.

At E3 2018, the annual video game trade show in Los Angeles, a surprising number of major games got release dates in the first quarter of 2019 — a time that's usually reserved for leftovers from the holiday season.

Here are all the big games bolstering the first months of 2019:

SEE ALSO: The 13 biggest announcements from E3 2018

"Resident Evil 2" (Remake)

The long-awaited remake of fan-favorite horror classic "Resident Evil 2" is nearly ready — it's set to arrive early in 2019, just like so many other great games currently in development.

"Resident Evil 2" introduced the world to Leon S. Kennedy (seen above) — the main character in "Resident Evil 4." Kennedy and Claire Redfield find themselves in the middle of a surprise zombie outbreak in the fictional town of Raccoon City. It's an action-packed introduction to many of the major themes of the "Resident Evil" franchise, and it's getting gorgeously remade for modern consoles.

Release date: January 25, 2019

Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC



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"Kingdom Hearts 3"

Woody, Buzz, Rex and the rest of the "Toy Story" gang are moving from film to video games with "Kingdom Hearts 3," an upcoming Xbox One and PlayStation 4 action-adventure game.

The game is the long-anticipated third entry in the "Kingdom Hearts" series — the last major entry, "Kingdom Hearts 2," launched all the way back in 2005 on the PlayStation 2. In "Kingdom Hearts," various Disney characters and their worlds are mashed up with characters that would be right at home in a "Final Fantasy" game.

Alongside the cast of "Toy Story" (and their Earth-like setting), "Kingdom Hearts 3" also stars Goofy and Donald Duck. You may've noticed a third character here — that's "Sora," the main character of "Kingdom Hearts 3" and who you'll play as when the game launches in early 2019 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Release date: January 29, 2019

Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One



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Here are the 26 top tech CEOs of 2018, according to the employees who work for them (AAPL, FB, GOOGL, MSFT)

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Despite a scandal-ridden year in Silicon Valley, there are still some tech workers who love where they work — and who they work for. 

Glassdoor, an employee review site, conducted its annual Employee's Choice Awards, part of which includes a report on the top 100 CEOs to work for, based entirely on voluntary and anonymous employee feedback in the last year. Of those hundred, 26 of the top CEOs are specifically in tech, with 17 based in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

One thing to note before we jump into the list: even though last year's list included one woman — Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake — this year's list is all men. That's largely because the tech industry is male-dominated. It may also be related to how studies have shown that employees generally review women leaders more harshly.

Other absences from this year's list include Jack Dorsey, CEO of both Square and Twitter, and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who made the list last year as the then-CEO of Expedia.

Out of Glassdoor's report of 100 Top CEOs of 2018, take a look to see where tech CEOs placed.

SEE ALSO: The 27 best tech CEOs, according to employees

26. Workday — Aneel Bhusri

91% approval rating

#97 out of the top 100 CEOs

#26 among tech CEOs

Workday provides software for human resources and financial systems management. 

 



25. Apple — Tim Cook

91% approval rating

#96 out of the top 100 CEOs

#25 among tech CEOs

Apple produces the iPhone, iPad, and Mac — some of the most successful consumer electronics products in the world. 

Cook actually dropped 43 spots on the top 100 since last year, marking the single biggest drop of a tech CEO. Still, this is Cook's sixth consecutive appearance on the list.



24. VMware — Pat Gelsinger

92% approval rating

#78 out of the top 100 CEOs

#24 among tech CEOs

VMware, owned by Dell, provides cloud computing and virtualization software for developers.



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26 things under $20 we use every day

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Life is expensive. Student loans, rent, phone bills, groceries — it's no wonder we spend our hard-earned paychecks so quickly. And then there are those little splurges on Ubers, dining out, and new clothes and shoes for work.

In an effort to talk about purchases that are decidedly more budget-friendly, I asked my Business Insider colleagues to share the best things they’ve bought for less than $20, and I got some interesting responses.

Some are seemingly random (a lemon squeezer), some are convenient (an extra-long charging cable for your phone), and some you probably didn't realize you needed (a mini humidifier for your desk).

Check out our favorite affordable picks below.

SEE ALSO: 10 must-have tech accessories under $10

DON'T MISS: 22 awesome and weird things we bought using Amazon Prime

A car mount for your phone

I don't own a car in New York, but this air-vent phone mount is worth the $8. I keep it in my suitcase so that I have it when I travel and I'm driving around a rental car. It works everywhere and holds my phone securely in place while driving. — Reuben Ingber

TechMatte MagGrip Air Vent Magnetic Universal Car Mount Holder, $7.99



An egg cooker

No one likes to be the girl in the office who goes to crack her hard-boiled egg during this month's health kick and end up with a yolky mess. Not cool. 

After more failed attempts than I would like to admit at the perfect hard-boiled egg, I discovered this little beauty — perfect every time and you never end up with egg on your face ... or your desk. — Caitlin Gallaher

Dash Go Rapid Egg Cooker, $27



A miniature desk humidifier

This little doodad has changed my life by making winter in a hot, dry New York office bearable without taking up much space. — Margaret Bowani

Deneve V2 Cool Mist Humidifier Stick, 9.95

Note: Currently unavailable



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GE is getting booted from the Dow Jones industrial average: Here are the members of the original 1896 index (GE)

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  • General Electric is set to be booted from the Dow Jones industrial average and will be replaced by Walgreens Boots Alliance, the index's committee announced on Tuesday. 
  • GE was the last-standing member of the 1896 Dow. It's been in and out of the index over the years.
  • Today, the index is more diverse than the original list of industrial companies. 

General Electric is set to lose its place as the last-standing member of the 1896 Dow Jones industrial average. 

S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Tuesday that drug retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance would take the industrial conglomerate's place on June 26, to make the index more representative of the economy in 2018. Also, GE's stock had plunged by nearly 80% from its 2000 highs, and it accounted for less than 1% of the Dow's weight.  

Apple's addition to the current list of 30 American conglomerates, in March 2015, was yet another demonstration of how much the index has evolved. When it was founded in 1896, it consisted of a dozen industrial companies. 

Here they are:

SEE ALSO: What Wall Street is predicting for the stock market in 2016

American Cotton Oil Company

What it did: It formed as a trust after several mill owners in Texas and Arkansas combined syndicates to regulate the price of seeds. It became a corporation in 1889 after the trust was dissolved through a lawsuit.

Where it is now: It evolved into a company that became part of Unilever, the maker of consumer products including Dove soap and Lipton tea. The original company was dropped from the Dow in 1901.

Sources: Scripophily, Wikipedia



American Sugar Company

What it did: It was the largest American company in the sugar-refining business in the early 20th century, with investments in the Caribbean. It was established in 1891 with $50 million in capital.

Where it is now: It has since been acquired by American Sugar Refining Inc., whose products include Domino Sugar. It was dropped from the Dow in 1930.

Source: Wikipedia



American Tobacco Company

What it did: The American Tobacco Company acquired over 200 competitors to become the dominant player in the industry. It was founded in 1890.

Where it is now: The Supreme Court ordered it to dissolve following an antitrust lawsuit. It splintered into many smaller companies and renamed itself Fortune Brands. It was dropped from the Dow in 1985.

Source: Wikipedia



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9 surprising things you didn't know about Japan

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Many in the United States, especially those who haven't visited, may not have a good working knowledge of Japan.

But, the country has a history that dates back centuries and a culture that is rich and multi-layered. Travelers to Japan can get lost in the country's island culture or in its densely populated metropolitan centers. Japan is more than just the country to the east of China.

Here are some surprising facts about the island country.

Japan is an island nation.

Unlike most countries that are one solid land mass, Japan is actually a group of islands that form a country, typically referred to as an archipelago. The Japanese archipelago consists of 6,852 islands. While only 430 of those islands are inhabited — Honshu is considered the main island— most of the islands are considered “ghosts.” The archipelago stretches about 1,869 miles or the length of the East Coast of the United States.



Tokyo is the most populated city in the world.

Whenever you’re sitting in traffic or riding the rush hour train, keep in mind it is likely much worse in Japan. In fact, the country’s capital, Tokyo, is the most populated city on earth with 38,140,000 people. The United Nations expects the city to hold that title until 2030.



People are hired to push people inside of trains during rush hour.

About 57% of people living in Tokyo, Japan use the public transportation. That percentage compared with the population creates massive commuter struggles. In fact, most of the railways operate at a 199% overcapacity, forcing people to smash their faces against windows to squeeze inside. The city even hires “transit pushers” to stuff bodies into subway cars during rush hour.



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I'm from Saint Lucia — and here's what I think the US is doing wrong

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God bless the United States of America.

After all, the country brought me my beloved New York Yankees, some of my best friends from university, and high-speed WiFi.

I’m a West Indian by way of the gorgeous island of St. Lucia, also known as the world’s leading honeymoon destination. But I’ve lived in the US on and off for about 10 years now and a few things have struck me as quite odd. 

From missed holidays to pumpkin spice everything, here are a few things that still make me go "Hmmm..."

They use salt and pepper after cooking.

I love my food full of flavor. Give me all the marinade in the world. So I will never understand the concept of adding salt and pepper after cooking a bland dish. Pre-seasoning is your friend.



They use too much ice.

How much ice does it take to cool a drink? Certainly not the three quarter cup full that has typically accompanied my drinks. If I wanted a glass of water, I would have ordered one.



Sales tax is always a surprise addition.

Some surprises are good — like finding an errant $20 bill in your laundry. Others not so much — like finding out a $15 dress is actually $18.93 at the cash register. It would be nice if the US followed the lead of other countries and reflected the final price on the tag.



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The 21 best songs of 2018 so far, ranked

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The first half of the year in music has been eventful, to say the least. 

A Beyoncé and Jay-Z joint album just dropped amid a string of album releases from Kanye West, and a high-profile rap beef between Drake and Pusha-T appears to still be percolating

Meanwhile, indie groups like MGMT, Beach House, and The Internet have released some of their best music in years.

Here are the 21 songs that we've gravitated toward the most in 2018 so far:

SEE ALSO: The 50 best-selling albums of all time

21. Drake — "God's Plan"

Prior to suffering a ruthless diss track from Pusha-T, Drake spent 19 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this year for his singles "God's Plan" and "Nice For What." The former track, a buoyant pop song that drew from well-tread but effective sounds of Drake's back catalog, featured an uplifting music video, in which the Canadian rapper donated the video's nearly million-dollar budget to residents of Miami, Florida.



20. Disclosure — "Ultimatum"

The UK electronic duo Disclosure's first release in over two years came in the form of an engrossing five-minute single that sampled the Malian folk singer Fatoumata Diawara. Jazz-style keys and light synths surround an infectious sample from Diawara, which the pair loop and distort throughout.



19. Jack White — "Over and Over and Over"

Jack White's protean and bizarre album "Boarding House Blues" featured a stellar single in the prog-rock, gospel-tinged "Over and Over and Over." White referred to the track as his "white whale" upon its release in March, after he previously attempted to record it multiple times to no avail, including for a collaborative project with Jay-Z that never came to fruition. 



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Millions of people around the world have fled their home countries and become refugees — here's what they go through to make it to the US

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Syrian refugees.

Millions of people around the world have been forced from their home countries due to war, genocide, or persecution.

They come from conflict-ridden countries like Syria, Somalia, and Sudan, and they wait for years in refugee camps before they can secure a spot in safe countries.

The United States takes in just a tiny fraction of the world's refugees — but it maintains perhaps the strictest, most rigorous vetting process.

In honor of World Refugee Day, here's a look at where the world's refugees come from and what they endure to make it to safety in the United States:

SEE ALSO: 'I don't know how much harder it can get': What it takes to go from refugee to American

The UNHCR estimates that some 65.6 million people around the world have been forced from their homes. Some of them are refugees within their own countries, some have managed to flee their home countries altogether, and some have no citizenship — and therefore nowhere to go.

As of 2016, the most recent year with data available, just 0.8% of the world's refugees were resettled in safe countries. For 0.4% of refugees, that safe country was the United States.

Source: UNHCR



When refugees flee their home country, they often have to temporarily seek safety in a "host country," where they typically live in refugee camps until they can permanently be resettled. For instance, many of Syria's 5.5 million refugees sought temporary safety in neighboring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan.

Source: UNHCR



The United States is one of 37 countries that offer resettlement programs, though refugees don’t get to pick where they’re sent. Instead, the UNHCR assigns them to the US. Then, they undergo a rigorous, years-long screening process by US officials. Here's how that works:

President Donald Trump has dramatically restricted America's refugee intake since he took office, and though he has demanded that "extreme vetting" be implemented for refugees coming from majority-Muslim countries, those closest to the refugee-vetting process say the current system is already as extreme as it gets.

The refugees undergo years of screening filled with intensive interviews, detailed background checks from multiple government agencies, biometric data collection, medical tests, and constant scrutiny from the US officials who vet them.

Sources: UNHCR, Business Insider



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5 details you may have missed in 'Incredibles 2'

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Pixar Animation is known for hiding details and references in its movies and "Incredibles 2" is no different.

INSIDER rounded up all the references we spotted in the superhero sequel along with others found around the web. If you didn't rewatch the 2004 movie ahead of the new movie, there are a few callbacks to the original you may have overlooked.

The Parr family gets Chinese takeout while living in a motel.

Take a close look at the Chinese food box.



The logo on the box looks identical to the one seen in "Inside Out."

Riley and her family also have takeout after moving into a new home. The containers have also appeared in "A Bug's Life" and "Monsters, Inc."



The Underminer isn't just a villain who returns from the first movie.

He's voiced by John Ratzenberger who has appeared in every Pixar movie. Some of the other characters he has voiced include Hamm ("Toy Story"), Mack ("Cars" franchise), the Yeti ("Monsters, Inc." franchise), and P.T. Flea ("A Bug's life").



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13 dinosaur myths scientists wish we'd stop believing

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  • If you think there's no chance you'll ever see a live dinosaur on the Earth — be prepared to have your mind blown.
  • Paleontologists say that birds evolved from dinosaurs, which means dinosaurs are alive today in the form of their bird descendants.
  • Here are more fascinating facts about dinosaurs that prove common myths wrong. 

 

SEE ALSO: Massive dinosaur footprints found in Scotland could shed light into a little-understood time period

Myth: Dinosaurs are extinct

There was definitely a mass extinction event 65 million years ago (probably related to a giant asteroid that smashed into Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula), and it did spell the end for most dinosaur species. But not all. "Today's birds evolved from dinosaurs, which makes them every bit as much of a dinosaur as T. rex or Triceratops," says paleontologist Steve Brusatte, author of the book, The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs. "A good analogy is bats. Bats are a weird type of mammal that developed wings and the ability to fly. Birds are a weird type of dinosaur that did the same thing."

Daniel Barta, a PhD candidate at the American Museum of Natural History's Richard Gilder Graduate School, adds that there are more species of birds alive today (at least 10,000) than any other group of land-living animals with backbones. "Dinosaurs are alive and well today in the form of their bird descendants," he says.



Myth: Dinosaurs were scaly lizards

Not necessarily. "There are thousands of fossils of feather-covered dinosaurs that have been found in China over the last two decades," Brusatte says. In fact, fossils show that a cousin of the T. rex called Yutyrannus was covered in downy fluff (which probably didn't make it less scary to its prey). Feathers would have helped dinosaurs regulate their body temperature, so they would have been particularly helpful to smaller animals such as Velociraptors. Even the biggest plant-eaters might have had a little fuzz, like the tufts of hair on elephants.



Myth: Dinosaurs were cold-blooded

Scientists can tell from looking at the microscopic structure of dinosaur bones that they grew rapidly, and only animals like birds and mammals, with fast metabolisms and well-regulated body temperatures, do that. It explains why dinosaurs evolved to have feathers for insulation, but it's still not totally clear whether their body temperatures worked exactly like ours do. "There are a lot of different ways to be 'warm-blooded,'" says Barta. "It is probable that dinosaurs were not exactly like birds or mammals in terms of their metabolism." Check out more interesting animal distinctions you forgot all about.



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The best mattress for kids

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The Insider Pick:

  • The better the kids sleep, the better the parents sleep. So help your little sleeper slumber well by getting him or her a great mattress.

  • The Naturepedic Verse Organic Kids Mattress is our top pick because it's comfortable, durable, and guaranteed not to exacerbate allergies, illnesses, or any sensitivities.

The United States National Institute of Health, better known as NIH, recommends that the average adult get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. For your kids, NIH advises even more slumber. Children ages three to five should get at least 10 and as many as 13 hours of sleep each night, while kids aged six through 13 should get nine to eleven hours whenever possible. Taken as an average, that means children between the toddler and teenage years should aim for 10.75 hours of sleep on an average night.

In theory, then, your child will be spending about 3,923 hours on his or her mattress each and every year. And as many mattresses last for seven, eight, or even ten or more years, the numbers only add up as time goes by. So go ahead and get the kid a good mattress.

Our guide to the best mattresses for kids includes everything from lower cost but decent quality choices to top-of-the-line options that are guaranteed to serve well and last for years. I've included a travel mattress that's comfortable enough for extended use and a gel-topped memory foam mattress for the truly discerning young sleeper.

If I've learned one thing from my first four-plus years of being a parent, it's that good sleep really is important for everyone in the family. While no mattress is going to guarantee a child sleeps blissfully for 13 hours each and every night, you can be certain that a poor mattress is going to cause sleeping issues. So choose a good one and make every night more restful and every day more peaceful. 

Here are the best kids' mattresses you can buy:

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

SEE ALSO: The best mattresses you can buy

The best kids mattress overall

Why you'll love it: The Naturepedic Verse Organic Kids Mattress is free of formaldehyde, phthalates, vinyl, and multiple other potentially harmful compounds. Plus, it's extremely comfortable.

Yes, this is a $900 twin-sized kids mattress, and yes, that's the same price as many decent queen- and even king-sized mattresses.

But remember those numbers we discussed earlier? The 3,923 hours a year your kid may well spend on the thing? Well, assuming you kept the Naturepedic Verse Organic Kids Mattress for the full 10 years that its warranty covers, and assuming for the sake of argument that your family never travels and your kid never sleeps anywhere else, that would mean a grand total of 39,230 hours spent sleeping on this mattress.

Or another way to look at it is a cost of this mattress: If you keep it for 10 years, it costs 24 cents per day. Isn't your kid's great night of sleep worth that?

Here's what the Naturepedic Verse Organic Kids Mattress has going for it: 100% organic cotton, encased seven-inch coils that provide support while minimizing motion transfer, and a padded top that maximizes comfort and helps regulate body temperature. Also, it's made in America in case that's important to you.

The mattress does not contain formaldehyde, polyurethane foam, vinyl, phthalates, PFCs, glue, GMO-sourced components, or PVCs.

Also, in the interest of disclosure, our son's first crib/toddler mattress was indeed a Naturepedic, and everyone in the family approved.

Amazon buyers are all in agreement that this is a great mattress for kids. A mother named Brita called it "a safe investment for my child," while a dad named Steve said he could "sleep in peace" knowing this kids mattress was free of substances that could be "harmful to your health."

A writer with HackToSleep called this top-quality, durable mattress one that will "last your child well into young adulthood." In a review, Green Child Magazine said it offered "firm support ideal for growing children."

Pros: 100% organic and free of chemicals, comfortable and supportive, lasts for years

Cons: Very expensive

Buy the Naturepedic Verse Organic Kids Mattress on Amazon for $900



The best baby and toddler mattress

Why you'll love it: Your child could comfortably sleep on the Simmons BeautyRest ComforPedic Convertible Crib Mattress from her very first nights home from the hospital through her fourth year.

Here's a little secret you might not know: Toddler beds are the exact same size as standard cribs. Therefore toddler mattresses? Yep, they're the same size as crib mattresses. In fact, often enough one mattress serves just fine for both. Such is the case with the Simmons BeautyRest ComforPedic Convertible Crib Mattress, which has a firmer side designed for use with infants and a softer side for use as your child grows older.

At 52-inches by 27.5-inches, the Simmons BeautyRest ComforPedic Convertible Crib Mattress is the perfect size for standard cribs and toddler beds. But it's large enough to accommodate kids several years past the toddler phase, and at six inches of depth, it will provide comfort and support even as the child grows heavier, too. Most kids don't pass 50 inches in height until age eight, for reference, though you probably shouldn't try to keep them on this small of a mattress for that long.

The Simmons BeautyRest ComforPedic Convertible Crib Mattress is GreenGuard certified to be non-toxic and chemical-free, so you can trust the brand when it comes to a child's safety. At just $130, the mattress is still a worthwhile investment even if you do replace it shortly after the toddler years.

One mother, who shares that she knows a thing or two about bedding for kids since she has six children, says: "Knowing this mattress is made without the use of chemicals puts my mind at ease every time I lay my little one to sleep."

A write up on The Baby Bed called the Simmons BeautyRest Convertible Crib Mattress safe and supportive and labeled it a "best selling crib mattress." A Safety review said that the softer side of the mattress "keeps toddlers comfortable all night long."

Pros: Suitable for infancy through early childhood, dual-sided design, certified nontoxic

Cons: Kids will outgrow it by elementary years

Buy the Simmons BeautyRest ComforPedic Convertible Crib Mattress at Target for $130



The best travel kids mattress

Why you'll love it: The AeroBed for Kids Inflatable Mattress inflates in minutes and is large enough for kids well into their elementary years, but small enough to roll up and stow in the car when deflated.

Whether you're a grandparent with grandkids who visit from time to time or the parent in a family that loves to travel and wants your kid to sleep in comfort on the road, the AeroBed for Kids Inflatable Mattress is a great choice for temporary bedding for a little sleeper.

When fully inflated, the mattress measures 50-inches long by 25-inches wide, and one side is recessed in the center to create a narrow wall around the perimeter. This lowered area helps prevent smaller kids from rolling out of the bed, but it does also reduce the amount of comfortable sleeping area. Fortunately, there's an easy solution: Just flip the thing over.

My son has spent many nights on an AeroBed for Kids mattress when we have traveled, and once a soft blanket was laid across the top of the PVC surface and then covered with a fitted sheet, he loved the bedding. I will say, though, that he found the mattress material less than cozy before we added the additional padding.

That said, for $80 and a quick fix from a throw blanket, this thing has proved a fine investment. It's durable, it's easy to inflate using the included AC air pump, and it packs down small when the travel is done.

Most buyer reviews echo one left by a grandmother who called the AeroBed for Kids "quick and easy to inflate" and perfect for younger kids. Another owner appreciated the raised walls that meant they didn't "worry about [their child] falling off of it."

A Travel Crib Reviews posting praised the AeroBed for Kids' "rapid inflation" and said it was "very portable once deflated." And a Cloud Surfing Kids review called it the "most comfortable air mattress" they had tested.

Pros: Inflates quickly, packs down small for travel or storage, raised walls prevent rolling out

Cons: PVC surface may need padding for comfort, does not work with standard sheets

Buy an AeroBed for Kids Inflatable Mattress at Bed Bath & Beyond for $80



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40 great songs people born after 1999 probably haven't heard of

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When kids born in the '90s think of great throwback songs, they may refer to those released in the late '90s and early 2000s. There were, however, plenty of singles released decades before their arrival into the world that fall under that same title. Though some great singles from the past may be known to them from their parents frequently playing them on Saturday mornings, there are more than a few songs that would make them scratch their heads while listening.

From the blues-filled sounds from the '60s to soulful crooning from the '80s, there has been an immeasurable number of great songs released over time. So whether you’re a 90s kid that wants to test your musical knowledge or someone who just wants to feel nostalgic, here are 40 great songs that kids from the '90s may not be privy to.

"Stand by Me" by Ben E. King

Made popular in 1961 by Ben E. King, "Stand by Me"— which is now known as the "royal wedding song"— may not have been known in its original version by kids from the '90s prior to the union this past May. It has, however, been re-recorded over 400 times by various artists.

Listen to it here.



"Hotel California" by The Eagles

Known as one of the most known recordings by The Eagles, "Hotel California" won the 1978 Record of the Year Grammy Award. It has been covered by numerous acts, including an R&B remake by Al B. Sure!.

Listen to it here.



"It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over" by Lenny Kravitz

Released in 1991, the song became the singer’s first Billboard 100 Top 10 hit.  

Listen to it here.



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8 myths about piercings you need to stop believing

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In 2018, ear and body piercings seem more ubiquitous than ever. Multiple ear piercings are increasingly common. With no small help from Kylie Jenner, nipple piercings are trending again. ‘90s nostalgia has many experts expecting a resurgence in belly button piercings.

Still, despite the popularity of piercings, several misconceptions persist. There are a number of myths about the healing and piercing process that the public believes to be true despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. When opting for a facial or body piercing, it’s important to research after-care instructions and go into the experience informed; acting on rumors or word of mouth can be dangerous.

From healing instructions to piercing guns, here are eight piercing myths that are unequivocally false.

MYTH: Piercings are totally temporary.

Body jewelry may be temporary, but taking out a piercing does not necessarily leave the skin behind smooth and unblemished. Some scars are worse than others, but most piercings don’t magically dissolve into nothingness.

Dermatologist Amy J. Derick told the Huffington Post that “scarring, bumps, depressions or holes may remain” after jewelry is removed regardless of the piercing. Furthermore, Brian Keith Thompson of Body Electric told Refinery29 that he tries to counsel young patrons before piercing their faces to warn them of the long-term outcomes.

“If a young girl comes in [for a nose piercing]… I really counsel them and say, ‘Hey this is going to leave a mark on your face for the rest of your life,’” he said. He also warns consumers against uninformed cheek piercings: “I tell people once you go down this road with a cheek piercing, there’s no coming back. This is an actual body modification and you’re changing your body pretty much forever.”

 



MYTH: Nipple piercings hurt breastfeeding.

There’s a persisting myth that nipple piercings and breastfeeding are mutually exclusive. This is false. Nipple piercings can cause complications or scarring, but fortunately, they should not impact any woman’s ability to breastfeed a baby.



MYTH: If a hole closes up, you can just pierce it again.

This is definitely not always recommended. Ryan Ouellette of Precision Body Art told Bustle that if a piercing is rejected, it should not be re-pierced.

“Scar tissue is much weaker than healthy tissue,” he told the outlet. “Piercing under an abandoned fistula can cause bacteria and oils to build up in the old site causing drainage problems similar to acne at the site.”

If you’re looking to re-pierce a site, consult with an expert first.



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At least 2,000 children have been separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border — here's how to help

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This spring, the Trump administration enacted what may be its most controversial immigration policy yet.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now enforcing "zero-tolerance" regulations on those who enter the US without documentation. Under the new policy, any migrant who attempts to cross the border will be prosecuted, even if they are victims of domestic abuse or gang violence seeking asylum.

The result is that, according to DHS figures, ICE has separatedat least 2,000 migrant children from their parents, who are awaiting hearings in separate detention facilities and shelters.

Several organizations are now working to help the families with legal assistance, translation services, children's safety, and other necessities.

You can learn more about them below.

SEE ALSO: 29 photos that show the US-Mexico border's evolution over 100 years

RAICES provides affordable legal assistance to immigrants and migrants.

Based in San Antonio, Texas, the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) has attorneys who provide affordable legal services to immigrant and refugee families.

Here's how to volunteer or donate money to support the national nonprofit's work.



The ACLU defends immigrant rights.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national nonprofit, works to protect the civil liberties of immigrants. With local affiliates in all 50 states, the organization is filing cases in both state and federal courts.

Here's how to donate, sign ACLU petitions, and become a member.



The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights supports the safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors entering the US.

Based in Chicago, the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights advocates for kids who cross the border. The national nonprofit recently launched a project geared toward helping children separated from their parents at the border. 

Learn more about how to donate here.



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Netflix is releasing 6 original romantic comedy movies this summer, as part of its plan to boost the genre

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Netflix is on a rom-com streak right now. 

In May, the teen romance Netflix original "The Kissing Booth"— which got poor reviews from critics but was well-watched nonetheless — made its debut. Last week, "Set It Up," a movie critics love (and certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) compelled subscribers. All weekend, people praised Netflix for bringing back the romantic comedy, since it's long been gone from movie theaters in favor of action movies and sequels. 

Thankfully, Netflix has a slew of movies in the same vein as "The Kissing Booth" and "Set It Up" coming this summer —including another one starring "Set It Up" lead Glen Powell.

According to Netflix, more than 80 million subscribers have watched rom-coms on the service in the past year. And that's nearly two-thirds of its global audience. Out of the Netflix subscribers who have watched "The Kissing Booth," one in three viewers have already re-watched it.

Since the genre is proving to be successful for the streaming giant, it doesn't look like it will go away any time soon. 

Here's 5 Netflix original romantic comedies coming to Netflix in the next couple months: 

SEE ALSO: Netflix's new romantic comedy 'Set It Up' has charmed audiences and critics, and has a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes

"Us And Them"— arrives June 22

Netflix description: Two strangers meet on a train and form a bond that evolves over the years. After a separation, they reconnect and reflect on their love for each other. 

Starring: Jing Boran, Zhou Dongyu, Zhuangzhuang Tian

 



"Like Father"— arrives August 3

Netflix description: A jilted, workaholic woman takes her honeymoon trip, anyway; except with her overachieving father.

Starring: Kristen Bell, Kelsey Grammer, Seth Rogen



"The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society"— arrives August 10

Netflix description: A writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II.

Starring: Lily James, Glen Powell, Matthew Goode



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7 things you're doing that are making your cat secretly hate you

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Cats are finicky creatures. Most of the time they're cute, sleepy, and playful. But other times, they're on the hunt and make it quite obvious that they do not want to be messed with.

Although we may think it's cute to play with our cats and pick them up every chance we get, there are some things that we just love doing with them (and to them!) that they just don't enjoy.

Here are seven things you might be doing that your cat secretly hates.

Your cat secretly hates being held like a baby.

Some cats like to lay in your lap, or to be picked up and cuddled when you come home from work, but one thing cats hate is to be held like a baby.

Being picked up makes cats feel insecure and eager to return to the floor, according to Healthy Pets. When they're held like a baby, it makes matters even worse than when they're held with good support. While it might be cute, it's really not their favorite thing.

If you're not willing to give it up, at least only hold them up for a few seconds, rather than a lengthier period of time that will likely make them even more stressed.



Your cat secretly hates having their picture taken constantly.

You might like to take photos of your cat, but what you might not realize is that your cat might now want your phone in their face 24/7. The camera's flash can be jarring for them. Too, it's particularly cruel to lure them with a toy or treat, get the photo you want, and then leave them be.

Reader's Digest suggests that "a little play time is the least we can do" in return for their photo-op participation.



Your cat secretly hates eye contact.

Cats communicate with their eyes. For them, eye contact is a means of establishing dominance; if you avert your eyes first, your cat will think they've got the power, but if you keep eye contact for too long, it's seen as aggressive behavior and they may prepare to pounce or “hunt” you, according to Feline Forever.

If they blink or wink, it's a sign good sign — a sign of affection, indicating that they do not feel threatened.



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6 people who became millionaires by 30 reveal their keys to success

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Do you ever think to yourself, "It must be nice," when you hear about the glamorous lives and million-dollar deals of top business leaders like Richard Branson and Bill Gates? Well, as nice as their lives may be, being nice has very little to do with this level of success — as you'll see in a moment as six people who become millionaires by age 30 reveal their keys to success.

SEE ALSO: 18 choices millionaires make that the rest of us don't

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Richard Branson says to dream big.

Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson made his first $1 million at age 23 in 1973; by age 41, he was a billionaire.

In a 2017 blog post, the British business magnate wrote that dreaming big is essential for success: "Don't betray your dreams for the sake of fitting in. Dreaming is one of humanity's greatest gifts—it champions aspiration, spurs innovation, leads to change, and propels the world forward. We should all dream, and encourage others to do so too. In a world without dreams, there would be no art, no adventure, no moon landing, no female CEOs, and no civil rights. What a half-lived and tragic existence we would have."



Mark Zuckerberg believes in making big bets.

Mark Zuckerberg changed the way we communicate with Facebook, and as co-founder and CEO of the social media platform, he became a millionaire at age 22 in 2006. By 23, he was a billionaire.

In a 2016 Facebook post discussing the 10th anniversary of the platform's News Feed — and initial resistance to the feature — Zuckerberg lauded his team's willingness to take risks: "One of the things I'm most proud of about Facebook is that we believe things can always be better, and we're willing to make big bets if we think it will help our community over the long term. News Feed has been one of the big bets we've made in the past 10 years that has shaped our community and the whole internet the most."



Bill Gates values simple solutions.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates hit the millionaire mark in 1981 at age 26, and he became a billionaire by 31.

In a 2007 commencement address at Harvard, Gates discussed how complexity stands in the way of solutions: "The barrier to change is not too little caring; it is too much complexity. To turn caring into action, we need to see a problem, see a solution, and see the impact. But complexity blocks all three steps. … If we have clear and proven answers anytime an organization or individual asks, ‘How can I help?,' then we can get action and we can make sure that none of the caring in the world is wasted."



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11 people reveal the modern dating norms they absolutely hate — and you'll definitely relate

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 The act of dating always has probably always has been, and always will be, pretty terrible.

But there is something about dating in the era of Tinder, Bumble, and ghosting that makes it feel like, no matter how bad things were before, you definitely have it worse.

In a recent Reddit thread, people discussed the modern dating norms they absolutely can't stand— and, if you've been on a dating app recently, chances are pretty good that you'll agree with a lot of them.

 

1. Having a first date at someone's house.

"Having the first date/initial meeting be cuddling or meeting up at someone's place. Like...no, meet me in public and don't get upset about me not wanting to come over immediately after. I am entirely too anxious to be alone in private with a stranger. Especially having them know where I live so soon after meeting." - Reddit user Oh_Mysterious_One



2. The "cool girl" conundrum.

"I hate that nowadays women are pressured to be the 'cool girl' who doesn't expect commitment, exclusivity, or decent communication lest she be labeled 'crazy' or 'clingy.'" - Reddit user nymphaetamine.



3. The "two-night" stand.

"What I like to call the 'two night stand.' A guy leads you on, pretends to be really into you, everything is going great. Sex happens, it's great, you make plans again and the date once again ends in sex. Then things either fizzle out or you get ghosted on after those two sex acts." - Reddit user Huafeis



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8 things Americans get wrong about sushi

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First things first: American sushi is kind of like Japanese sushi’s eccentric cousin. It’s fine and delicious as its own thing — but there’s also no denying that it’s quite far removed from the Japanese cultural institution upon which it’s based.

But that’s only to be expected. After all, every cuisine is changed and influenced by the local area in which it’s produced. See also: The difference between Italian food in Italy vs. Italian-American food. Both are delicious, but they’re definitely not the same thing.

Keeping that in mind, there are legitimate stylistic differences — and then there are ways that we unequivocally get sushi appreciation wrong.

Don’t drown your sushi in soy sauce.

Besides making your rice fall apart because it so readily absorbs all that liquid umami goodness — using your table’s entire bottle of soy sauce completely obliterates the flavors of your meal.

When dipping nigiri sushi — those pieces that are just a beautiful piece of raw fish sat atop a small cylinder of sushi rice — you should only dip the fish, not the rice.

That way, you get the seasoning effect you want — and you also don’t accidentally disintegrate the rice.



While we’re at it, please also stop mixing wasabi into your soy sauce.

Picture this: You like the spicy kick of wasabi, and you like soy sauce — so you mix them together into a slightly spicy paste, and then dip your sushi. Maybe you do this so much that you don’t even notice it anymore.

On some level, you’ve probably noticed that mixing wasabi with soy sauce dulls the sharp heat of the wasabi. Maybe that’s the effect you were going for — but see the next item on this list for more info on appropriate wasabi usage.



Don’t add extra wasabi to your sushi at a nice place — chances are, the sushi chef has already added the appropriate amount before serving.

One of the biggest differences between Japanese sushi and American sushi is that most Japanese sushi is made of extremely fresh fish. American sushi has gotten better depending on where you live — but it’s still not at such a high level. That matters, because the fresher the fish, the less you have to do to it to make it taste good.

Also, the Japanese aesthetic places the highest value on the natural, delicate flavors of the fish as it pairs with the sushi rice. Good sushi rice takes years to learn how to properly prepare— accounting for the correct balance of time, temperature, and seasoning with vinegar, sugar, and salt.

That means if you go to a nicer sushi place, the sushi chef — and remember, this is a highly trained professional — will likely place the perfect amount of wasabi between the fish and the rice. Too much wasabi blows out your taste buds, so all you taste is the heat.

Respecting your sushi chef’s skill also makes it more likely that you’ll get the premium cuts of fish, since you’re obviously smart enough to appreciate it, according to First We Feast.



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