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How Conor McGregor makes and spends his millions

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In 2015, Conor McGregor knocked Jose Aldo out in 13 seconds, which meant he made as much as $622,000 per second according to Forbes. Since then, he's amassed millions of dollars. Here's how McGregor makes and spends all that cash.

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Japan's futuristic airport hotel lets you rent tiny pods for power naps

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There aren't many frills at the Nine Hours hotel, but when you're only staying for a nap or a layover between flights, soft sheets and a dark space are pretty much all you need.

Nine Hours is a Japanese chain of pod hotels started in 2009, with each chain designed to accommodate people for between one and nine hours depending on their needs.

For $44, guests gain access to a private pod, sleepwear, and access to the bathrooms and lounge. Or for $7 you can just take a shower.

Here's what the express hotel is all about.

SEE ALSO: 'This is death to the family': Japan's fertility crisis is creating economic and social woes never seen before

The five locations include Narita Airport, Kyoto, Sendai, Shinjuku-North in Tokyo, and a women-only location in Kanda, also in Tokyo.

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Owing to its business model, each location relies on a minimalist design. The reception desk, walls, floors, and lockers are all white.

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There aren't even any words, since many of the guests tend to be international travelers. Signs on the floor guide you to your desired location.

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The 25 safest American cities to live in

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Crime levels have declined sharply in the US over the past two decades. According to FBI statistics, the rate of violent crime fell 50% between 1993 and 2015, the most recent full year available.

However, public perceptions about crime don't always align with the data. In 21 Gallup surveys since 1989, the majority of Americans said there was more crime compared to the year before, despite the downward trend in both violent and property crime rates in the US during that period.

Niche, a company that researches and collects reviews on cities, recently pinpointed the safest cities in the country in a 2017 ranking.

The researchers analyzed public crime data — including larceny, vehicular theft, and homicide rates — from sources like the US Census and the FBI. They also considered over 100 million reviews from users, who rated how safe they feel in their cities. The ranking suggests that California, with nine of the top 25 cities, is one of the safest states in the nation.

One caveat: the cities below have relatively low population numbers. As The Atlantic notes, cities with higher densities tend to have more crime. But within a city, high traffic areas are generally safer than low-traffic areas. (The more foot traffic, the riskier an assault becomes for the assaulter.)

Check out the 25 safest cities in America, according to Niche:

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25. McAllen, Texas

Population: 136,993

Annual violent crimes (e.g. assault, homicide) per 100,000: 107

Annual property crimes (e.g. burglary, motor vehicle theft) per 100,000: 3,298



24. Boulder, Colorado

Population:103,919

Annual violent crimes per 100,000: 208

Annual property crimes per 100,0002,645



23. Bellevue, Washington

Population: 134,630

Annual violent crimes per 100,000: 110

Annual property crimes per 100,0003,127



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There’s a McDonald’s inside this 150-year-old mansion in Maine — and they serve lobster rolls

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When you think of McDonald's, you typically think big golden arches and a red roof. This restaurant is much different. A unique McDonald's in Freeport, Maine was installed inside an old mansion built back in 1850. It maintains the Victorian aesthetic and even offers lobster rolls for the complete New England experience. Here's what it's like.

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A marijuana company has bought a California ghost town to turn it into a pot-tourism destination

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nipton californiaIn 1905, the covered wagons and cattle ranchers came through Nipton, California, on the edge of the Mojave Desert. Then the California Gold Rush sent miners into the desert town.

And in 2017, the legal marijuana "green rush" arrived in Nipton.

American Green, a marijuana-focused technology company and consultancy, has purchased the small town for close to $5 million with plans to turn Nipton into a pot-tourism destination.

The company envisions Nipton (population: 6, according to the last count in 2016) as a ganja-paradise, where visitors might someday tour a marijuana farm, shop the dispensaries, take a dip in the natural spring baths, and enjoy a toke outside a pot-friendly bed-and-breafast.

Stephen Shearin, a consultant working with American Green on the Nipton development project, told Business Insider that the company aims to "create a community that is accepting and understanding" of the use of marijuana, which is an illegal substance under federal law.

"The [idea] here isn't to create 'Woodstock 2017,'" Shearin said. "It's about creating an environment where people come to work and share in a community."

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The town's broker told Gizmodo earlier this year that the buyer would need to pay all cash. After four months of negotiations, American Green secured more than 120 acres, all properties, and a working solar farm that will eventually allow the company to operate 100% off-the-grid.

Shearin said the company is committed to keeping the existing small local businesses, which include a general store and a five-room hotel. American Green may also offer the opportunity for locals to work for the company.

Founded in 2009, American Green was virtually unknown until now. It's a publicly traded technology company that, according to its website, is involved in marijuana-dispensing vending machines, a dispensary-locator app, and seed-to-sale tracking solutions.

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The company also manufactures and sells an oil derived from hemp, a variety of cannabis that lacks the psychoactive effects of marijuana. American Green adds the oil to balms, mints, and capsules, which it says provides "long lasting relief." One of the first products made in Nipton will be hemp water, made from infusing oil into water tapped from a local aquifer.

The medicinal value of hemp oil, however, is hotly contested. Huge amounts of hemp must be processed in order to draw a small amount of CBD, a chemical compound thought to be responsible for many of the drug's therapeutic effects, according to some advocacy groups.

Construction on infrastructure begins immediately, but the process of setting up the first legal marijuana cultivation site in Nipton may be years out. The town is unincorporated, and Shearin said it will need to incorporate before it can apply for a grower's license.

Still, Shearin has a name for the town's future dispensary already picked out: The Apothecary. It will have an Old West theme.

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40 photos that show how Tom Brady evolved into an NFL and fashion icon

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Tom Brady is now a five-time Super Bowl champion, securing his spot as arguably the greatest quarterback of all time.

But that is just one thing that is going well for Brady. He is also the husband of the world's highest-paid supermodel, Gisele Bündchen, and he is the third-highest-paid NFL player of all time.

Brady turns 40 on Thursday and in addition to being an NFL icon, Brady has become somewhat of a fashion icon off the field. However, Brady's fashion sense had humble beginnings.

Below we take a look at how his style has evolved over the years.

Brady's fashion decisions certainly had humble beginnings.

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Brady's high school yearbook photo reveals a nice, clean look, especially with his hair which will take on many forms over the years.

 



Before he was in the NFL, there was a time when Brady's suits weren't always tailored.

 



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Trump is about to spend 3 weeks at his remote New Jersey golf club, which charges initiation fees of up to $350,000

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President Trump is getting ready for a mega vacation.

Friday, Trump is heading out to the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, for 17 days, AP reported.

In the past, Trump has been vocal about his disapproval for taking vacations: “What’s the point? If you’re not enjoying your work, you’re in the wrong job,” Trump wrote in his 2004 book, “Trump: Think Like a Billionaire.”

This stint away could also be due to renovation works going on in the White House. According to the AP, the entire West Wing will be empty by the end of the week so that they can replace the heating and cooling system.

Bedminster is one of the few golf clubs in the Trump family business that the president built from the ground up instead of purchasing and refurbishing. He reportedly holds a special affinity for it.

The club sits in a small town of 9,000 that has just 16 members on its police force, according to the New York Times. Bedminster Township will receive reimbursement for costs incurred on the president's trips to the golf club.

Take a look around Bedminster and the club, and get the history of how it came to be one of Trump's favorite retreats.

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Bedminster, New Jersey, is small and sparsely populated. This road is the closest thing the town has to a main street. Only 8,165 live in the entire township, according to the 2010 census.



The town is a 40-minute drive from New York City and Newark Airport.



Most of the township looks like this, with wide-open farmland converted to large estates.



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Michelin stars and world-class gastronomy: Here's why Spain's tiny Basque Country is a foodie's Mecca

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Most food enthusiasts know that Basque Country — the Michelin-starred mecca and autonomous territory of Spain and France — is considered the nucleus of world-class gastronomy.

No less than four of the tiny region's eateries are listed in 2017's World's Best 50 Restaurants, and Basque Country's premier culinary offerings/activities — both budget and blowout — between its handsome coasts and mountain villages continue to grow.

If the recent announcement that Bilbao (one of the region’s finest cities) is hosting the World’s Best 50 Restaurants in 2018 doesn’t already whet your appetite, here are a further 9 delicious reasons to sample the best of Basque.

Azurmendi

Azurmendi, based a few minutes outside of proper Bilbao, is one of the most innovative restaurants in the world. The hyper-sustainable 3* Michelin restaurant brings guests on a journey in the truest sense: amuse bouche picnics in the atrium, a tour and tasting in the kitchen and other delights atypical of a regular top restaurant. The glassy greenhouse above the restaurant further signifies chef Eneko Atxa’s passion for Basque produce and sustainable eating.

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Pintxos Crawls in San Sebastian

The “pintxos crawl” is the culinary past-time for San Sebastian locals and is simply a must for travellers wanting the authentic Basque experience. Similar to tapas (though different), pintxos are small dishes of everything from squid to

Similar to tapas (though different), pintxos are small dishes of everything from squid, to jamon, to prawns, and you can sample plenty without breaking the bank.  If you’re looking for a good starting point among San Sebastian’s innumerable pintxos joints, try Casa Urola, Borda Berri and Bar Txepetxa. Don’t forget to have a glass of rioja, txakoli (a local sparkling wine) or Basque-style cider with your dishes, too.



Basque Culinary Center

Though the San Sebastian-based institution serves many functions, at its heart is a training and research centre which helps chefs -- both amateur and professional -- reach their fullest potential.

Visitors have a bevvy of options to explore, including restaurant tastings managed by the BCC’s university students, masterclasses and talks from some of the world’s greatest chefs. The BCC is also the brainchild of the prestigious Basque Culinary Prize, which awards €100,000 each year to a chef who has bettered society through food (trailblazing Colombian chef Leonor Espinosa is the 2017 recipient).

Find out more here.



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An iconic $5 million basket-shaped building was vandalized — but a fake photo is freaking people out even more

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A fake photo of an iconic basket-shaped office building being ripped apart is freaking people out online. 

On Tuesday, someone posted a photo on Facebook of what appeared to be the former headquarters of the basket-making Longaberger Company being torn down.

Longaberger is currently trying to sell the building for $5 million after failing to find someone willing to pay $7.5 million for the 180,000-square-foot building near Newark, Ohio.

As of Thursday, the photo had been shared more than 6,000 times, despite the fact that it is completely fake. 

"Since I just drove by it an hour ago I'd say this is photoshopped," one Facebook user commented on the photo. 

The Longaberger Company, Newark, OH building basket shaped

While the building is still intact, it was recently vandalized. 

Someone broke into the building earlier this week, ABC 6 reported. While nothing was taken, the robbery raised concerns among locals about whether the empty building was being properly maintained. 

"We saw a picture on Facebook of the Longaberger basket being torn down and we came out to see if it was real or not," one local, Sarah Dysart, told ABC 6. "Apparently it's not, thank God."

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Tinder threw a Hamptons party on 'billionaire's row' that ended when police showed up — here's what it was like

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In July, online-dating app Tinder hosted two weekend-long events in a $13 million dollar Montauk home for their members-only edition, Tinder Select. 

The home, according to PageSix was located on "billionaire's row," and has high-profile neighbors such as Ralph Lauren and Robert De Niro.

But the app reportedly failed to get a proper permit for the events, and the noise level of the party had the police and fire marshals showing up, ticketing guests for open-containers and parking violations. Now, host Joshua Metz, the director of marketing at Tinder, might be facing a $20,000 fine. A look at the event, below. 

The exclusive party catered to those working within the fashion industry, and New York City socialites.



Fashion designer Timo Weiland helped guest DJ the party.



Guests such as MADE co-founder Jenné Lombardo, center, and Vogue's Selby Drummond, left, attended.



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Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick reportedly just bought this triplex penthouse at an $81 million discount

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Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick is the new owner of the famous penthouse atop New York City's Pierre hotel, Page Six reported.

He apparently got the triplex penthouse at a steep discount. 

The property, which belonged to late investor Martin Zweig and his widow, Barbara, hit the market for a record $125 million in the spring of 2013. It then underwent several price chops before eventually going off the market. It last appeared on sale for $57 million in April 2016.

Property records show that an LLC paid $44 million for the spread, The Real Deal reported. Page Six has unmasked Lutnick as the mystery buyer. 

The apartment encompasses three floors and was originally the hotel's ballroom. After several years on the market, it had a makeover that gave it a more modern look.

The 16-room spread was most recently listed with Brown Harris Stevens.

Julie Zeveloff contributed reporting to an earlier version of this article. 

SEE ALSO: No one wants to buy Trump's Caribbean estate, which just got a $11 million price chop

The Pierre, located on 61st Street and Central Park, is one of the most iconic properties in New York City.



The apartment is a triplex, taking up floors 41, 42, and 43 of the Pierre.



It formerly housed the famous hotel's ballroom.



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A 10-second change to your morning routine could make your relationship happier

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IKEA's "Life at Home" report is full of fascinating tidbits about the way people spend their mornings.

In 2015, thousands of adults in eight major cities around the world — Berlin, London, Moscow, Mumbai, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and Stockholm — described the first few hours of their day.

For example: In Stockholm, 61% of people wake up before 7 a.m. In Berlin, 56% of people who eat breakfast with others talk about their dreams from the night before.

But perhaps the most intriguing finding from the report is this: While most people surveyed say it's important to hug or kiss their partner in the morning, far fewer people report showing this kind of physical affection before heading out the door.

The gap between the two groups is widest in Shanghai, where 82% say it's important to give their partner a hug or a kiss in the morning, but just 25% do. The gap narrows in London, where 85% say physical affection is important and 56% show it.

Here's why these urban dwellers might be making a mistake: When it comes to romantic relationships, at least among college students, physical affection is related to greater relationship satisfaction.

Interestingly, one study (of college students and other adults) found that a person's satisfaction with the kind of physical affection they receive from their partner — like how often they hug and kiss and not just whether they do — strongly predicts how much they love their partner.

There's no need to force a tight-lipped kiss or stiff-armed hug if you're not feeling it. But if you are feeling it and simply think the embrace can wait until this evening, when you're less rushed or more awake, consider delaying your departure by 10 seconds and reminding your partner how much you care about them.

SEE ALSO: The dramatically different morning routines of people in 8 major cities around the world

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A burger chain that Kanye West and Nicki Minaj are obsessed with is taking over America

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Fatburger is about to dominate the US.

On Thursday, the fast-food burger chain with a cult following on the West Coast announced it was exploring plans to go public. The company is looking to raise $20 million in an IPO and is currently gauging investor interest.

"We're testing the waters right now," CEO Andy Wiederhorn told CNBC.

Wiederhorn said that the company is looking to grow the business globally and acquire other fast-casual brands. The parent company of the chain, FAT Brands, also owns Buffalo's Cafe and Buffalo's Express. 

Take a look at what to expect at this burger chain:

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Fatburger has a cult following on the West Coast, which dates back to 1947 when it was first opened by Lovie Yancey as a hamburger stand in Los Angeles. Yancey borrowed scrap pieces of material from her partner, who was a construction worker, to build the stand.

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It was originally called Mr. Fatburger, but when the couple broke up, Yancey dropped the "Mr." Yancey went on to open several locations and gained a loyal following from several celebrities, including Ray Charles. In 1990, she sold it to an investment company, and in 2003, it was acquired by its current owners, Fog Cutter Capital Group.



Today, it has 200 restaurants in 18 different countries, including China, the UK, Canada, and Panama. In the US, the chain has stayed loyal to its West Coast roots — you'll find it in California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Washington.



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Uniqlo will sell clothes out of vending machines in airports across the US

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Uniqlo wants to make shopping for clothes as easy as buying a chocolate bar. 

The Japanese retailer is launching new vending machines in 10 locations across the US, including malls and airports.

These so-called "Uniqlo To Go" machines will stock two of the most popular items from the brand's "LifeWear" collection: a thermal heat-tech T-shirt ($14.90) and a lightweight down jacket ($69.90). These will come in different sizes and colors. 

Customers will be able to choose the product with a click of a button and pay using the machine. 

The vending machines allow Uniqlo to open in different markets and grow their presence in the US without having to commit to investing in stores. It also allows them to take advantage of foot traffic in busy airports.

Uniqlo to go

The first vending machine launched at Oakland International Airport on Wednesday. A further nine will open around the country throughout August and September.

So far, confirmed locations include Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles (August 10), Houston Airport (August 17), and Queens Center in New York (August 22).

Uniqlo to go

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A former executive is suspected of letting an escort he met online spend $5.8 million on the company's credit card on plastic surgery and a mansion

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A former drug device company executive and his escort are being investigated by the FBI for allegedly racking up millions of dollars on a company credit card. 

Scott Kennedy, who worked for Nemera, a company that designs drug delivery systems based France, met Crystal Lundberg on a classified ads website called Backpage.com in 2012. He says he regrets what happened next. 

According to the Chicago Tribune, Kennedy solicited her services eight to 10 times between 2012 and 2015. In May 2015, Lundberg first texted Kennedy asking for money, and by November she had moved into his home with her children and pets. 

Kennedy allegedly gave her access to his company credit card, which sparked the beginning of 16 months of extreme spending. 

Nemera claimed it found more than 8,800 improper charges on the company credit card between November 2015 and mid-March 2017, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Lundberg spent nearly $1 million on vacations around the world — including trips to France and the South Pacific — and over $600,000 on clothing. She also allegedly used the card to pay for plastic surgery and bought a personal driver for her children. Over half a million dollars were also given to a medical spa, called The Royalty Room. On LinkedIn Lundburg is listed as the president of this company. 

Lundberg reportedly talked Kennedy into giving her more money during their relationship by saying she would need to start selling her body again. 

Kennedy told the Chicago Tribune: "I wanted to be loved and cared for. My heart kind of overrid (sic) my head and said, 'Take a chance.' Well, it blew up in my face."

Although Kennedy has blamed Lundberg for the majority of the spending, he admitted to the FBI that he has also used the card to pay for some travel and hotel expenses. 

During their relationship, Lundburg has told Kennedy that she had a trust fund worth $4 million. The FBI did not find evidence of this. 

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How to wear a short-sleeved button-down without looking dorky

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When you think of a short-sleeved button-down shirt, the first thought that pops into your head is most likely not flattering.

Pocket protectors, weird half-tucks, and tent-like fits are probably what come to mind. But it doesn't need to be that way.

You can look as if you weren't picked last for dodgeball; you just need to follow a few guidelines.

Most important, the shirt needs to fit well. Fit is the most important aspect of any garment you wear, but it is even more crucial for short-sleeved button-down shirts, which have the capacity to look like a sad sack when not correctly fitted.

The body should be close-fitting but not tight, the sleeves should end before mid-bicep (very important), and there should be a minimal amount of flair in the sleeve. It also shouldn't be too long.

The collar is also key. Button-down collars are easiest to wear because the convertible collar, which lacks the supportive back, is less structured and a little floppy.

Second, the shirt needs to be the right color or pattern. Short-sleeved button-downs allow a bit more freedom, so don't be afraid to get creative.

Subdued Hawaiian-style shirts have been particularly hot lately.

Third, keep in mind that short-sleeved button-downs cannot be worn every place that long-sleeved button-downs can. They are a replacement for a T-shirt, not for a long sleeve. They sit somewhere between them in formality. Don't be surprised if your boss looks at you strangely when you walk in wearing one.

Ryan Gosling in the photo above perfectly nails all three of these guidelines, and he looks great because of it.

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5 easy tricks a dietitian uses to stick to her diet when eating out

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Trying to stay healthy? Eating out can be difficult. Dishes at restaurants are often designed to make us salivate with too much sugar or too much salt. They can be killer for your diet, depending on the dish or restaurant.

But eating out is about much more than food. It's about bonding with your friends and family, and keeping up your social life. Sometimes it can feel like being on a diet and eating out are mutually exclusive, but they don't have to be!

Business Insider spoke to Whitney Stuart, a registered dietitian from Whitness Nutrition who specializes in whole food diets, about eating out healthy. Here's how she does it:

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Stuart believes people shouldn't allow any kind of dietary restriction or health goal to stop them from enjoying eating out. As a dietitian, she says that "setting an example and walking the talk is vital" to her practice.



So Stuart shares dishes she orders at local Dallas restaurants in the "What Would Whitney Order" section of her weekly newsletters and posts them on her Instagram.

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Tip 1. Be prepared before you go by picking the right restaurant.



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Millennials are killing the beer industry with their rosé obsession

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Millennials are increasingly swapping a can of beer for a glass of rosé wine. 

The rosé category reached a valuation of $389 million in January, Bloomberg reported, based on Nielsen data. Rosé consumption increased 57% in the last 52 weeks in dollar terms, while beer dropped 0.6%. 

While the amount of rosé sold in the US is clearly tiny compared to the $37 billion beer industry, the plucky wine upstart's success is yet another chink in the armor of the reigning American alcoholic champion. 

In late July, Goldman Sachs downgraded both Boston Beer Company and Constellation Brand based on the data that younger consumers prefer wine and spirits to beer, as well as the fact that they're drinking less alcohol than older generations more generally.

Beer penetration fell 1% from 2016 to 2017 in the US market, while both wine and spirits were unmoved, according to Nielsen ratings. 

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While some argue that calling a 1% drop in penetration a beer-industry homicide case is an overreaction, small shifts have a huge financial impact on beer industry giants. Beer already lost 10% of market share to wine and hard liquor from 2006 to 2016. And, at least some beer industry insiders are thinking of the rise of wine and spirits in even more dramatic terms. 

"This armada of boats is coming across the Atlantic to crush us and we are shooting each other with, you know, muskets and slingshots," Walt Dickinson, a cofounder of craft brewer Wicked Weed, which was acquired by AB InBev in May, recently said of squabbles between independent brewers and giants of the industry.

According to Dickinson, the "armada of boats" preparing to crush the beer industry is wine and spirits — an opinion shared by a number of other craft brewers who appeared in an AB InBev video on the topic. 

Just two years ago, the beer industry only had to fight the rise of liquor, red wine, and white wine. Now, it has another problem: rosé.

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Asian-American students Harvard turned down are at the center of the next big fight over affirmative action

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In 2016 the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of affirmative action at the University of Texas-Austin (UT), further validating the use of race in admissions policies around the country.

The efforts of opponents of affirmative action were temporarily stymied, but they have reemerged with a lawsuit against Harvard University claiming the school discriminates against Asian-Americans, The New York Times reported.

An anti-affirmative action group called Students for Fair Admissions filed a lawsuit against Harvard in 2015, alleging that the college and other Ivy League institutions use racial quotas to admit students to the detriment of more qualified Asian-American applicants. The group includes a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American groups.

"It falls afoul of our most basic civil rights principles, and those principles are that your race and your ethnicity should not be something to be used to harm you in life nor help you in life," Edward Blum, the president of Students for Fair Admissions, told The Times.

Blum is the same figure who helped to bring the landmark University of Texas-Austin case to the Supreme Court.

The suit against Harvard claims Asian-American applicants are held to a higher standard than others and must achieve, for example, higher test scores to be accepted.

Michael Wang, an Asian-American recent college graduate, relates to those claims. He was ranked second in his class and graduated with a 4.67 weighted GPA. He scored a 2230 on his SAT, placing him in the 99th percentile of students who took the exam.

When he applied in 2013, Wang suspected that his race might work against him. But he was still shocked when he received rejection letters from Stanford and every Ivy League school except for the University of Pennsylvania.

"There was nothing humanly possible I could do," Wang told Business Insider in 2016, adding that he felt utterly demoralized after his rejections.

The Department of Justice confirmed it has begun seeking volunteers to investigate the Harvard complaint, an indication that they may be starting an investigation.

That may mean that the case is aimed for the Supreme Court, and may wage the next war in the fight over the use of race in admissions policies.

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