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• The Body Shop's new Shea Butter Shampoo ($11) and Shea Butter Conditioner ($11) nourish and replenish dry, damage-prone hair without the use of silicones or sulfates. 
• These hair-care products are part of the brand's larger Shea Collection, which sources its Community Trade shea butter from women in northern Ghana. The Body Shop also pays a premium to support community projects there. 
• I'm pretty low-maintenance when it comes to haircare and I don't like putting the time into treatments like hair masks, so the shampoo and conditioner have become an easy, consistent way to moisturize and soften my hair. 
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Like a moth drawn to light, I seem to gravitate automatically towards anything with shea butter when I shop for skin- and haircare products. The fat derived from the nut of the African shea tree is a luxuriously moisturizing ingredient that always leaves my lips, skin, and hair soft and smooth. 

The Body Shop, which you probably remember from days spent at the mall during your formative years, has a whole collection dedicated to shea butter. That in itself isn't unique to the beauty and personal care world, but what is noteworthy is where its shea comes from and what you're supporting by buying The Body Shop's products.

In 1994, The Body Shop launched its Community Trade partnership with The Tungteiya Women’s Association in northern Ghana. Through the partnership, over 640 women help source the high-quality shea butter used in The Body Shop's products. The company pays a fair price for the shea butter, plus it pays a premium to help support community projects like safe water, health center access, and tree plantings. 

The Body Shop is also a cofounder of the Global Shea Alliance, a nonprofit association with 500 members who promote industry sustainability and quality standards for shea in food and cosmetics. 

Its shea butter products, then, are a more responsible option to shop if you want to revive dry skin and hair. In addition to multi-purpose 100% Natural Shea Butter ($21), new introductions to the collection are the Richly Replenishing Shampoo ($11) and Richly Replenishing Conditioner ($11).

I've been using the shampoo and conditioner for the last month and my hair has reaped the benefits. The shea butter in both has helped my hair feel softer, and the whole strand — including the ends — looks healthier, stronger, and less frizzy.

Traditional shampoo and conditioner often contain silicones and sulfates, which dry out hair and would counteract the efficacy of the shea butter, but The Body Shop's is silicone- and sulfate-free so your hair can absorb the full impact of the product. 

The formulas are also thick and smell amazing (but not overpowering), making every time you wash your hair an indulgent, enjoyable experience. 

Since I'm pretty low-maintenance when it comes to haircare and I don't like putting the time into treatments like hair masks, the shampoo and conditioner have become an easy, consistent way to moisturize and soften my hair. 

To add another boost of shea butter to your hair, you can get the 100% Shea Butter product, which is made from almost 200 shea nuts and can also be used on your skin and lips. Its bag packaging (as opposed to a container or tub) isn't the most convenient way to access the shea butter, but if you can get past this inconvenience, it's a great way to relieve hair dryness when you're outside of your shower. 

The tried-and-true ingredient of shea butter is one of the most effective things you can put in your hair if you want to improve dryness and breakages. Of the many shea butter products out there, The Body Shop's Richly Replenishing Shampoo and Conditioner stand out for their socially responsible production. 

Shop the Shea Butter Richly Replenishing Shampoo for $11 at The Body Shop here

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• About 38% of millennials earning $100,000 or more a year think they're middle class, according to an INSIDER and Morning Consult survey.
• The majority of these respondents think they're financially faring just as well or better than they thought they'd be 10 years ago and are trying to save.
• A six-figure salary may no longer be what it once was — wage increases haven't kept up with the growing cost of living, making it harder for millennials to save.
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About 38% of millennials earning $100,000 a year or more think they're middle class, according to an INSIDER and Morning Consult survey.

The survey polled 4,400 Americans — 1,207 of them identified as millennials, defined by the survey as people ages 22 to 37 (237 respondents did not select a generation).

Of the respondents who answered the question, less than half who earn $100,000 or more consider themselves rich — about 23% of them think they're upper middle class, and nearly 6% think they're affluent. About a quarter of those earning $100,000 a year or more consider themselves below middle class — nearly 7% think they're poor, and almost 20% think they're working class.

The Pew Research Center defines the US middle class as people earning two-thirds to twice the median household income, which was $60,336 in 2017, meaning middle-class Americans were earning about $40,425 to $120,672.

But that number shifts as it's broken down by state and even by city.

Note that out of the 1,207 millennials surveyed, only 125 millennials both earn more than $100,000 and answered the question about which class they identify with, giving us a small sample size to work with.

The 38% of millennials in this income bracket who deem themselves middle class works out to 50 respondents. Of those 50, more than half think they're better off financially than they thought they would be a decade ago, a little more than a quarter find their financial situation to be about the same as they expected, and only 16% think they're worse off financially than they'd thought they would be.

That's a better outlook than the typical millennial respondent in our survey — about 37% of millennials at any income level who responded feel better off financially than they thought they'd be 10 years ago.

Read more: Nearly one-third of millennials are worse off than they thought they'd be 10 years ago

The group's overwhelming mentality that they're faring just as well or better than expected might be traced back to their upbringing: 10% defined it as poor, 32% said they grew up working class, and 48% came from a middle-class background. Just 6% said they were brought up in the upper middle class.

Increased costs of living have made it harder to build wealth

While the pool of respondents for this question is relatively small, their responses do highlight the economic context of millennials' financial situations that we see repeatedly in studies and surveys of all sizes.

In the current economy, a six-figure salary may no longer be what it once was. While millennials have benefited from a 67% rise in wages since 1970, according to research by Student Loan Hero, this increase hasn't kept up with inflating living costs: Rent, home prices, and college tuition have all increased faster than incomes in the US.

That's especially true in some of America's most expensive cities. Consider San Francisco, a hub for the millennial tech worker. Nearly 60% of tech workers, who typically make a six-figure salary, can't afford homes in the area, Business Insider reported in 2018.

Ultimately, high costs of living, along with effects of the Great Recession, have made it harder for millennials to save and build wealth. The millennial respondents earning six figures who think they're middle class are trying, though — according to the survey, 40% have a brokerage account, 82% have a retirement account, and 92% have a savings account.

But the cost of living has increased so much that even $1 million doesn't stretch as far as it used to — millennials may need to look at a $2 million target number when it comes to saving for retirement. 

SEE ALSO: The Great Recession split the millennial generation down the middle, creating 2 groups with very different financial habits

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• Sound designers for "Game of Thrones" and "How to Train Your Dragon" get creative to invent the sound of a dragon.
• By layering the sounds of many animals, they can create the sound of a whole new creature. Sound designers can also take inspiration from humans and animals. 
• Watch the video above to find out how sound help Drogon and Toothless come to life.
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Following is a transcript of the video.

Narrator:Most of us know what a dragon sounds like, but they don't actually exist. And none can stop me! So, how does Hollywood know how to make them sound?

Daenerys: Dracarys!

Narrator: Just like visual artists, sound designers take inspiration from the world around them. The sounds for creatures like dragons, dinosaurs, and even Chewbacca are based on real-world animals. A sound designer may use sounds from lions, elephants, cats, and even tortoises to create the sound for just one dragon. They'll layer sounds together to create the sound of a nonexistent creature.

Paula Fairfield: So, my dogs are in the second episode of season five. There's a scene that's very intimate and you hear these like beautiful little nasal whistles. Okay, that was my dog, Angel. She's in a lot of Drogon's stuff and obviously in the wolves. So, I took that sound and put it in there.

Narrator: Paula Fairfield is a sound designer for "Game of Thrones." Over the last five seasons, Paula has carefully crafted the sounds of Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion. She even used the vocal screams of fans to create the sound generated by Viserion's icy breath in the season seven finale. The final sound design of a scene is complex. It masks the individual sound effects so the viewer can't identify the sources. But, we can build our own simplified version of a dragon's sound. Combine some alligator, a little elephant, horse, add a pig and you've got the sound of a dragon. But, these are complex creatures. Dragons do more than just roar and breathe fire. Sound designers also use sound to craft a performance for the dragon. Just like Daenerys, Drogon needs to act and perform. Sound designers take emotional cues from animals to influence the sounds they create.

Paula Fairfield: I was really proud of the fact that you can always hear from the time he was, you know, a toddler to now you can hear the essence of him in his voice. You recognize him as Drogon. And I see them as like your puppy dog. I mean, we have grown up with these puppy dragons in our world, right? And, I think that's why there is so much love for them. I've tried to bring my love of that into the show.

Narrator: Each dragon is unique and sound designers are always trying something new. In "The Hobbit," director Peter Jackson used Benedict Cumberbatch's original performance as Smaug to influence the sound design of the dragon. Many of the pauses, hisses, and vocal affectations came from Cumberbatch.

Smaug: So, tell me, thief, how do you choose to die?

Narrator: These details help make Smaug incredibly impactful and memorable. And, in the "How to Train Your Dragon" series, sound designer Randy Thom used different types of sounds for each species of dragon giving each type of creature their own unique sound. Dragons and other fantastical creatures add a larger-than-life element to stories. The most memorable dragons leave space for the sound to have an emotional effect on the viewer. Without the incredible sound design, "Game of Thrones" and "How To Train Your Dragon" may not be as memorable.

Daenerys: They're beautiful aren't they?

Jon: Wasn't the word I was thinking of, but, but yes, they are.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published on September 3, 2018.

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• Queen Elizabeth II, currently the world's longest-reigning monarch, turns 93 on April 21st.
• Since 1951, the year before she ascended to the throne, the Queen has met with 12 US presidents and helped facilitate the US and UK's diplomatic relations. 
• Here's what the queen's relationships and meetings with US presidents have been like from Harry Truman to Donald Trump.
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Queen Elizabeth II, currently the world's longest-reigning monarch, turns 93 on April 21st.

Starting even before she ascended to the throne in 1952, the queen has played a major role in facilitating the US and UK's "special" diplomatic relationship and has met with 12 American presidents at places including Buckingham Palace, the White House, and even a Baltimore Orioles game. 

She traveled to Washington, DC for the first time to meet President Harry Truman in 1951 when she was a still a princess, and most recently hosted President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle last year when he visited England. 

Here's what the queen's relationships and meetings with US presidents have been like from Harry Truman to Donald Trump. 

SEE ALSO: Historic photos show every time American presidents met British kings and queens

When Queen Elizabeth was still a princess in 1951, she traveled to Washington, DC to the first time to meet President Harry Truman, and the two complimented each other's nations. "Free men everywhere look towards the United States with affection and with hope," she told Truman.

Sources: Vogue, UC Santa Barbara Presidency Project

The queen developed a close friendship with President Dwight Eisenhower, who hosted Her Majesty for her first state visit to the US as queen. They corresponded by letter for years — with the queen even sharing her recipe for grilled scones with Eisenhower.

Source: BBC America

The queen reportedly felt upstaged and outshined by Jacqueline Kennedy when she and President Kennedy toured France and England in the summer of 1961 The queen hosted them at Buckingham Palace.

Source:Washington Post

• An unknown buyer just paid $34 million for a condo at 220 Central Park South, The Real Deal reported.
• It's the same building where billionaire hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin bought a $238 million penthouse in January, breaking the record for the most expensive home sale in the US.
• Other known buyers in the Billionaires' Row tower include singer Sting and his wife, hedge-fund executives Richard Leibovitch and Andrew Zaro, and Hong Kong heiress Karen Lo. 
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An unknown buyer just paid $34.4 million for a condo at 220 Central Park South, the Billionaires' Row tower in New York City where Ken Griffin bought a $238 million penthouse in January. Griffin's purchase broke the record for the most expensive home ever sold in the US.

But Griffin isn't the only billionaire in the building, which borders the southern end of Central Park and is still under construction. 

Read more: I spent a day on NYC's Billionaires' Row. Here's your ultimate guide to one of the city's glitziest streets, which borders Central Park and is home to the most expensive apartment ever sold in the US.

Here's a rundown of the other ultra-wealthy hedge funders, executives, and heiresses who have bought (and in some cases, already sold) units in 220 Central Park South:

• Singer Sting and wife Trudie Styler, purchase price and date unknown
• Hong Kong heiress Karen Lo, purchased Sting's apartment for $50 million in 2018
• Och-Ziff Capital Management chairman Daniel Ochs, purchase price and date unknown
• Arel Capital founding partner Richard Leibovitch, purchased a $26.2 million unit in December 2018
• Brazilian construction billionaire Renata de Camargo Nascimento, purchased a $30.191 million unit in January 2019
• Cavalry Portfolio Services chairman Andrew Zaro, purchase price and date unknown
• Paramount Group chairman Albert Behler, purchased a $33.5 million unit in February 2019

Many of the tower's major transactions went into contract in 2015, when the Manhattan real-estate market was stronger than it is today, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The 79-story tower, designed by Robert A.M. Stern, is expected to be completed later in 2019 at a total estimated cost of $1.4 billion.

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• Spring's warmer weather means its time to give your closet an update.
• I asked my coworkers to share their favorite spring fashion staples, and the new styles they're most excited to wear as the weather warms up.
• From the most comfortable flats we've ever worn to sweaters with a cult-following, these are the 18 pieces the women of Insider Picks swear by for spring. 

A sleek leather jacket that looks almost more expensive than it is

Women's Leather Moto Jacket, available at DSTLD, $350

This direct-to-consumer company used to manufacture its products in LA but they’ve now moved over to Europe, and the quality has seriously improved. This cropped leather jacket is the perfect spring coat for weird in-between weather and looks chic over literally everything. It’s thick like you’d expect from a leather jacket, but somehow light enough to feel appropriate for spring and sunshine, not just fall and apple picking. The $350 price tag is also relatively affordable for such a high-quality investment piece that I’ll wear for years. — Jada Wong, Insider Picks editor

In the past, I’ve called DSTLD’s $350 leather jacket one of my closet’s best-kept secrets— and each year I agree with the sentiment more. It’s a pipe-dream come to life: a high-quality, stylish leather jacket that won’t cost more than $400 but will potentially last you a lifetime. It’s one of the best investment purchases in my wardrobe, and the leather gets more supple, soft, and custom-fit with each year. — Mara Leighton, Insider Picks reporter

A lightweight, airy white tee that goes with everything

Whisper Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tee, available at Madewell, $19.50

There really isn’t anything extra special about this shirt, other than the fact that it can go with just about anything. The pocket cotton tee from Madewell has become one of my spring staples and works with flowy skirts, jeans, or any outfit that demands a light, airy look. The white shirt is the one I wear most often, but it comes in 21 colors. — Megan Foster, Insider Picks intern

A great white T-shirt is the ultimate wardrobe staple. It goes with everything — with jeans and a leather jacket, tucked into a flowy skirt, or layered under a blazer for a more formal look. I have a few plain white tees, but this one is by far my favorite. I love how it's loose-fitting, soft, and durable — I probably thrown it in the dryer more often than I should, but it's never ripped or pilled, which I find pretty impressive for such a lightweight shirt. — Remi Rosmarin, Insider Picks reporter

A pair of easy-to-clean white sneakers

Women's Anchor Canvas, available at Keds, $54.95

Since spring weather has the tendency to be fickle, I aim for variability in my wardrobe. These Keds have been one of my favorite springtime purchases because I can wear them in nearly any type of weather and in any type of situation. They've held up over time thanks to their durability, but they aren’t heavy or bulky like most rubber-soled shoes. When they get dirty, I give them a quick go-around in my washer and they come out looking like new. These are a definite must if you’re looking for a clean and adaptable look. — Megan Foster, Insider Picks intern

Women's Champion Originals, available at Keds, $39.95

I love Keds because they’re the most dainty, yet no-nonsense shoes out there. They’re the perfect addition for sundresses, shorts, jeans, and pretty much any spring outfit, and they’re lightweight enough for running around the city without cursing the gods for placing lead blocks on your feet. Plus, they’re probably my cheapest favorite shoes. — Mara Leighton, Insider Picks reporter

• Most people will lose their iPhone, damage it, or have it stolen at least once over the course of their life.
• If you backup your contacts on your iPhone now, you can streamline things once you get a new phone.
• There are two ways to backup an iPhone— one is through iCloud, and the other is through iTunes.
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Most of us have lost our phone, damaged it, or had it stolen at one point in time. For some of us, it's happened more than once. Unfortunately, it's an inevitability in life. In fact, more than 2 million people had their phones stolen in 2015 alone, according to Consumer Reports.

Losing your phone is a major inconvenience in and of itself. But if you lose all of your contacts as well, it can be a major disruption to your life.

Luckily, there are a couple ways to ensure that if you lose your iPhone, you don't lose all of your contacts along with it.

How to backup your contacts via iCloud

1. Go into your phone's settings and at the very top, click on the name of the iPhone. This will be to the right of the circular image at the top, and it's likely your first and last name.

2. Click on the section that says "iCloud."

3. On this screen, you will see your iCloud storage and usage details. If the section that says "Contacts" has the green slider activated, then your contacts are already backed up.

4. If your contacts are not synced, the slider will be white, not green.

5. To backup your contacts via iCloud, tap the slider next to "Contacts" to make it green.

6. You may get a message asking if you'd like to merge any existing contacts. Select "Merge."

7. To double check that your contacts synced, login to your account at www.icloud.com and see if they're there.

You're all set!

How to backup your contacts via iTunes

Perhaps you don't like iCloud because you don't trust it. Or maybe you don't want to pay for monthly storage. Whatever the case may be, there is another way to backup your contacts without using iCloud. Here's how.

1. Plug your iPhone into your laptop or desktop using a USB cord, and open iTunes.

2. On the left-hand side of the screen, click on the tab that says "Info."

3. You'll see "Sync Contacts" at the top. The box is likely unchecked.

4. Click on the box to the left of "Sync Contacts," then click "Apply" on the bottom right-hand corner.

You're good to go!

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• Making the move to your first apartment can be pricey and overwhelming. Not to mention, difficult to keep track of everything you need to purchase.
• We've compiled a list of basic kitchen essentials to add to your checklist that won't break the bank and will prepare you for your first night of cooking in your first apartment.
• Plus, all products on the list are Amazon's Choice products, so they're highly rated, well priced, and ready ship immediately.

Moving into your first apartment is exciting until you realize all of the items you need to buy. It may seem like your first-apartment checklist never ends. Despite what you thought growing up, your new apartment doesn't come furnished with couches, helpful kitchen appliances, and that little junk draw that contains knickknacks capable of solving all your problems. 

It's the same with the kitchen. Most kitchens only come equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, and microwave, if you're lucky. Everything else is on you. You'll quickly learn that you'll need more spoons than you can count and one frying pan won't suffice. These kitchen essentials can quickly clog your credit card bill, and money is tight as it is.

Don't worry. Your first-apartment checklist — kitchen edition — is just a scroll away.

From plates, to cups, to baking sheets, we've got you covered with every basic kitchen essential you'll need to move in and have the ability to cook for yourself the first night in your new place. Plus, every item on this list is an Amazon's Choice pick, so you'll be at ease knowing it's a frequently bought, highly rated item that's ready to ship immediately. 

Here are 17 basic kitchen essentials for your first apartment:

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A baking set

AmazonBasics 6-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set, available on Amazon for $24.99

Whether you bake or not, you'll find use for this versatile six-piece baking set. Make cupcakes or egg cups in the muffin pan, bake cookies or roasted potatoes on the baking sheet, and make bread or a meatloaf in the loaf pan. All pans are made with heavy-duty carbon steel and a non-stick coating for easy cleanup. It's recommended that you hand wash only. 

A pair of oven mitts

Silicone Oven Mitts with Quilted Cotton Lining, available on Amazon for $12.97

Protect your hands and wrists from getting burned with these silicone oven mitts that can handle temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The silicone grips allow you to safely transport hot items from your stove top and oven appliance. To clean, just throw them in the dish washer or washing machine, or simply wipe them down with a damp cloth.

A set of frying pans

T-fal A857S394 Specialty Nonstick Fry Pans (3-set), available on Amazon for $29.99

T-fal's heat-mastery system is high quality yet easy to use. The heat indicator in the middle let's you know when your pan is perfectly heated and ready for cooking. Each pan is also coated with a non-stick interior and dishwasher safe. With this set, you'll be able to cook an omelette, fry some chicken, and even make a vegetable stir fry medley.

• James Baker, the FBI's former general counsel, testified to Congress that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told him two members of President Donald Trump's cabinet were open to invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.
• The conversation took place in the spring of 2017, shortly after Trump fired then-FBI Director James Comey, Baker told lawmakers.
• The New York Times reported last year that after Comey was fired, Rosenstein discussed invoking the 25th Amendment and wearing a wire to record his conversations with Trump.
• Rosenstein has denied the story, and subsequent media reports have painted conflicting accounts of whether the conversation took place and what was discussed.

James Baker, the former general counsel of the FBI, testified to Congress last year that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told him two members of President Donald Trump's cabinet were open to invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office after he fired FBI Director James Comey.

On Tuesday, Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, released a transcript of Baker's testimony to the public.

According to the transcript, Baker made the revelation toward the end of the hearing, after Republican Rep. Jim Jordan asked him about reports that Rosenstein had discussed invoking the 25th Amendment and wearing a wire to record his conversations with Trump.

According to The New York Times, Rosenstein first raised the issues in the spring of 2017 with Justice Department and FBI officials, shortly after Trump fired then-FBI Director James Comey. The Times cited sources who were briefed on the conversations or on memos about Rosenstein that were written by former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe.

Baker told Jordan that McCabe and Lisa Page, then an FBI lawyer, told him Rosenstein was considering recording his conversations with Trump in case any of it was relevant to the bureau's investigation into whether Trump obstructed justice in the Russia investigation by firing Comey.

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"That is what my understanding was," Baker said. "I may be surmising that."

"Was there anything talked about the 25th Amendment issue?" Jordan asked.

"Yes," Baker said.

"So both," Jordan said.

"Yes," Baker replied.

Jordan then asked, "And you took their conversation as completely serious that Mr. Rosenstein was serious about wearing a wire and recording the President for both of those reasons?"

"No," Baker said. "I didn't connect the 25th Amendment thing to the wire. Maybe it was my mistake mentally. I connected that more to the obstruction matter."

He added: "The 25th Amendment conversation, my understanding was that there was a conversation in which it was said, I believe by [Rosenstein], that there were — that there were two members of the cabinet who were willing to go down this road already."

While Rosenstein does not have the authority to invoke the 25th Amendment — that power belongs only to Cabinet officials— he mentioned to McCabe that he might be able to persuade then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions and then-White House chief of staff, John Kelly, who were both members of the Cabinet, to lead an effort to remove Trump from office, The Times reported.

Read more:The Justice Department is poised to release a redacted version of the Mueller report 'within a week'

The story sent shockwaves through Washington and sparked immediate speculation that the president would oust the embattled deputy attorney general.

But a Washington Post report published shortly after The Times' story broke described a source as saying that Rosenstein's comment about wearing a wire was made sarcastically after McCabe pushed for the DOJ to investigate Trump.

The newspaper said the source was at the meeting where McCabe's memos say the conversations about the 25th Amendment and recordings took place, though the person said Rosenstein didn't raise the possibility of invoking the amendment.

The source described Rosenstein's comment as along the lines of, "What do you want to do, Andy, wire the president?"

A contemporaneous memo of the meeting created by Page also did not mention anything about Rosenstein bringing up the amendment, The Post said, citing a person familiar with Page's account.

Rosenstein has vehemently denied the allegations that he discussed the 25th Amendment or wearing a wire. The deputy attorney general initially planned on leaving the Justice Department last month following the conclusion of the special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, which Rosenstein oversaw. But late last month, it was reported that Rosenstein would stay on "indefinitely" at the department.

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• Founded in 2010, Spier & Mackay is a Canadian startup that specializes in made-to-measure menswear.
• Starting at $79, you can fully customize dress shirts, with options for materials, collars, cuffs, pockets, monograms, sizing, and more.
• I went through the design process and I got the best-fitting dress shirt I've ever worn. Here's how it works.

Custom clothing is often thought to be reserved for those who have the luxury of time and money to spend at an artisan tailor. For that reason, most guys go straight for off-the-shelf options. But the reality is that no matter how much you spend on a standard dress shirt, you'll never achieve a fit as good as a made-to-measure garment.

Fortunately, there are a few ways to get around those time-consuming and wallet-burning trips to a tailor, and one of the best options is a startup called Spier & Mackay.

Founded in 2010, Spier & Mackay is an emerging menswear brand from Canada that touts itself as a maker and purveyor of fine handmade dress shirts and suits. After realizing how hard and expensive it was for the average guy to get his hands on custom clothes, the company created an easy-to-use online portal for bespoke dress shirts. 

Starting at $79 each, Spier & Mackay allows you to choose every element that goes into a dress shirt from the comfort of your home — or where ever you might be when you want to order shirts. There are hundreds of fabrics to choose from and dozens of customization options available, including materials, collars, cuffs, pockets, monograms, sizing, and more.

The company gave me an opportunity to customize my own shirt and it's easily the best fitting made-to-measure garment I have in my closet.

Read on to see what that design process is like or click here to start designing your own Spier & Mackay custom dress shirt now.

1. Pick out your fabric. There are hundreds of choices available.

The first step is to pick out the fabric you want to use on the shirt. With hundreds of choices, you'll find a variety of prints, colors, and materials. Whether you want a classic white oxford, a fun pineapple print shirt for the summer, or a heavier plaid flannel for the winter, you've got plenty of options.

Although most options are available for $79, I opted for a more premium wrinkle-resistant, sky blue fine twill for $129.

2. Create your style: Choose collars, cuffs, pockets, and more.

Next, you get to choose all of the key elements that make up your shirt: the collar, cuffs, plackets, back pleat, pocket, and cover stitch.  This step of the customization process is where you'll really begin to make a shirt that's perfect for you, whether you're designing it for a specific occasion or everday wear.

For example, if you're creating a shirt to wear with a tuxedo, you might want to go with a more elegant spread collar, French cuffs for cufflinks, and no pockets. Alternatively, if you're creating a casual flannel, a buttoned collar, buttoned cuffs, and chest pocket would be more suitable. And if you just want to pick your favorite style for each category, that's perfectly fine, too.

3. Each drop-down menu includes visual representations of each style

What I like best about this step of the customization process is that Spier & Mackay guides you through each category with details on every style and advice on what it goes well with. For collars, they'll tell you if the style works with bigger tie knots like a Windsor, suits with wider or thinner lapels, and even the shape of your face.

While you won't have a tailor to guide you through, this is just as helpful. Even if you don't have a great sense of style, it'd be hard to end up creating a bad-looking shirt.

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• Now until April 12, you can save up to 60% off on top brands at Backcountry.
• The sale includes styles and gear from Patagonia, Backcountry, Mammut, and MSR.
• Find deals for the entire family on everything from  hiking boots, to pullover jackets, to waterproof duffel bags. 
• We listed some of the best deals below, to help you shop the greatest items in the sale.

It's about time to start taking advantage of the warmer weather, which means more opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, exploring, biking, or just generally communing with nature. To help prepare you for your next adventure (or a weekend walk in the park), Backcountry is holding its Big Brands Sale. 

Now until April 12, you can save up to 60% on some of Backcountry's top-selling brands including Patagonia, Backcountry, Mammut, and MSR. The sale includes items for every member of the family  at some of the lowest prices you'll see all season. 

Whether you're looking for a hiking backpack, a pair of shoes to scale the side of a mountain, or simply a light jacket to wear during your morning commute, visit Backcountry to check out some excellent deals. To give you some inspiration, or at least a place to start, we rounded up some of the best sale items from the site below.

Read on for our picks from the sale, or head straight to your favorite brand's deals:

• Shop Patagonia deals here. 
• Shop Backcountry deals here.
• Shop Mammut deals here.
• Shop MSR deals here.

Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap T Fleece Pullover

Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover, from $83.30 (Originally $119 [Save up to $35.70)

Mammut T Aenergy High GTX Boot

Mammut T Aenergy High GTX Boot, $159.16 (Originally $198.95) [You save $39.79]

Patagonia Black Hole 60L Duffel

Patagonia Black Hole 60L Duffel, from $90.30 (Originally $129) [Save up to $38.70]

• Kim Thai earns six figures filming herself eating a lot of food on her YouTube channel Eat with Kim, Andrea Stanley for Cosmopolitan reported.
• Thai is part of the mukbang community, a growing group of YouTubers who share videos of themselves "ingesting massive quantities of food" — mainly seafood, Stanley wrote.
• YouTube has become a lucrative platform for influencers — its top 10 earners make a collective $180 million a year.
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Food porn has reached new heights.

Just ask Kim Thai, a 25-year-old YouTuber who films herself eating large amounts of food — mainly seafood, Andrea Stanley for Cosmopolitan reported.

Within eight months of launching her channel Eat with Kim, Thai has amassed more than 200,000 subscribers and a six-figure salary from ads and sponsorships, such as with DoorDash and Pepto-Bismol, according to Stanley. She's since quit her social-media job at a national beauty brand to focus on YouTube full time and is planning her own clothing line.

"It was a super nerve-racking move and a big leap," Thai told Stanley. "But looking back, I'm so glad I decided to follow my heart."

She added: "And to know that my videos are something that people look forward to watching reminds me why I started."

Thai is part of the mukbang ("muck-bong") influencer community, "a hangry and increasingly lucrative corner of the internet ... in which hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of fans eat up videos of women ingesting massive quantities of food," Stanley wrote, adding that mukbang — a South Korean "mash-up term" that means eating and broadcasting — most often features seafood.

Read more: Brands are direct-messaging 13-year-olds on Instagram to pay them $5 or $10 at a time to promote products without a contract

Some viewers find mukbang to be sensual, Stanley reported: "For some, hearing fingers tap on a mic, or the visceral crack of a crab leg, or the loud licking of briny butter out of a mussel is a near-pornographic experience."

But for others, watching one ingest seafood is a vicarious experience if they can't afford the food or are allergic to it; it also provides company for those who typically eat alone, according to Stanley.

But Thai and the mukbang community aren't the only ones making a profit from YouTube, which has kicked off the careers of many famous — and rich — influencers. The 10 highest-paid YouTube stars collectively take home more than $180 million a year, according to a recent Forbes ranking.

While half the top-earning YouTubers of 2018 share a focus on video games, the most lucrative channel centers on 7-year-old Ryan, who hosts Ryan ToysReview and brought in $22 million for his family last year, Business Insider's Kevin Webb reported.

Webb wrote, "YouTube's impact on pop culture can't be ignored — the platform's top stars become the world's premier influencers, coveted by media outlets and advertisers for their ability to reach tens of millions of followers on a daily basis."

Read the full story on Cosmopolitan >> 

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• The Titanic sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912 — killing over 1,500 people and becoming one of the most famous maritime disasters in history.
• But the Titanic was just one of countless passenger liners that dotted the seas and dominated the travel industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
• These ships carried immigrants, cargo, and, oftentimes, very wealthy travelers.
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The period of time spanning between the beginning of the 20th century and the start of WWII can be called the "golden age of ocean liners." Driven on by immigration to the US and an increased enthusiasm for recreational nautical travel, companies like the White Star Line began building bigger, faster, and fancier ships to accommodate passengers.

The most famous of these ships is the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sank during its maiden voyage in 1912. However, there were countless other liners during this time, plugging back and forth across the oceans and transporting immigrants, cargo, and travelers.

The age of ocean liners was disrupted by the worldwide Great Depression in the 1930s, only to sputter out entirely during the Second World War, which saw many of the ships converted to suit more wartime purposes.

Business Insider plumbed the depths of Flickr to find photos of what life was like for the wealthiest passengers on these ships. Here are 17 photos that highlight the often-extravagant experience:

SEE ALSO: These Original Ads For The Titanic Ran Right Before The Ship's Voyage To The Bottom Of The Ocean

The RMS Celtic launches on April 4, 1901 on a maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York.

A passenger reclines on a deckchair on an unknown passenger ship. He is enjoying a pipe and a bottle of Scotch whiskey labeled "W. Lumsden & Co, Aberdeen."The voyage likely took place around 1900.

Passengers pose on the deck of a ship around 1900. The woman seated second to the left is wearing a sailor's hat with the symbol of the Aberdeen White Star Line.

• If you have limited cellular data on your cell phone plan, there's an easy way to check and manage your data usage on an iPhone.
• With certain carriers, you'll have to reset your "Current Period" of data usage to coincide with your phone's monthly billing schedule. This will help ensure you don't go over your monthly allotment and get hit with late fees.
• You can also determine which iPhone apps use the most data and adjust your usage accordingly.
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The average person in the US uses 2 GB to 5 GB of cellular data each month, a number that increases with each passing year. Although some people are fortunate enough to have unlimited data on their cell phone plans, not all of us are so lucky.

If you have limited data each month, consider monitoring your usage to ensure you don't go over your monthly allotment. After all, the last thing you need is an excessive late fee just because you read a few too many articles on Twitter.

Luckily, there's an easy way to check your iPhone's data usage so that you can stay within your monthly allowance. You can also check to see which apps use the most cellular data in case you're watching your activity closely at the end of the month. 

Note: The instructions following step three below will not apply exactly to all iPhones and carriers. Some carriers allow you to toggle between the data you've used in "This Billing Period" and "Last Billing Period," which will appear as separate tabs under the "Cellular" section of your settings.

How to check your cellular data usage on an iPhone

1. Open your iPhone settings.

2. Click on the section that says "Cellular."

3. On this screen, you will see a section that says "Current Period."

4. The number to the right of "Current Period" shows how much data you've used. Below this, you'll see various apps with a number below them. This indicates how much data you've used on each app. You can also turn off the green button next to each app to prevent an app from using cellular data. 

5. If you're unsure what your "Current Period" is, scroll all the way to the bottom of this screen.

6. Here, below "Reset Statistics," you will see the term "Last Reset" with a date. Your "Current Period" data usage number begins with this date.

7. If you're trying to measure your data usage in relation to your cellular billing cycle, you can click "Reset Statistics," which will reset the "Current Period" of your data usage.

8. Click "Reset Statistics" again when it pops up, and you're all set!

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• Burning Man, the annual arts and culture festival in the Nevada desert, is known to attract many Silicon Valley elite among its 80,000 attendees.
• The federal agency that administers the Black Rock Desert has proposed building a 10-mile concrete wall around the festival and making Burning Man pay for it.
• In response, Burning Man organizers said such a proposal "would forever negatively change the fabric of the Burning Man event, if not outright kill it."

Some of the most high-profile tech executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Google's cofounders, are known to frequent Burning Man — the wild weeklong arts festival that attracts upward of 80,000 people to the Nevada desert every year.

But a new proposal, from the federal agency that oversees the land that Burning Man calls home, threatens to disrupt the inclusive, unstructured, and creative principles the festival is based on. Nevada's Bureau of Land Management has proposed constructing a 10-mile concrete barrier around Black Rock City, the desert area where Burning Man takes place.

The proposal calls for "hardened physical perimeter barriers" and a contracted private-security fleet to screen those entering the event — which would all be paid for by the Burning Man Project, the nonprofit that puts on the annual event. The "perimeter fence" would "enhance site security, define the Event site, and prevent windblown trash from leaving the site," Nevada's federal agency said.

But Burning Man and its thousands of attendees are fighting against the proposal. Burning Man's organizers said the proposals are in "direct conflict with our community’s core principles" and threaten to "forever negatively change the fabric of the Burning Man event, if not outright kill it."

These proposed changes come as Burning Man's organizers are working to secure a 10-year permit for Black Rock City in the desert, where the event has been held since 1990. The changes are based off the Bureau of Land Management's review of the potential "environmental, social, and economic consequences" of Burning Man on the Nevada dessert.

The federal agency's report said that implementing such changes to Burning Man would "prevent unnecessary or undue degradation of lands while providing for public health and safety."

But one of the aspects of Burning Man that its organizers stress is the event's "Leaving No Trace" principle. The process of cleaning up trash, or the MOOP (matter out of place) line, as organizers call it, is a group effort that attendees are expected to help out with after the event has ended. A dedicated Playa Restoration Team is formed to carefully sweep the area of Burning Man for any leftover trash camps have left.

Read more:What it's like to visit Burning Man, one of the wildest, most surreal events in the world

The changes that Nevada's land-management bureau are calling for amounts to nearly $20 million per year, the Burning Man Project estimated. Organizers said these funds could translate to increasing ticket prices by nearly $300 per attendee.

Burning Man isn't scheduled until late August, and organizers in the meantime are encouraging "interested parties" to submit public comments to Nevada's Bureau of Land Management.

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• Today, the rich are really rich: in fact, the top 1% of the world's population holds 50% of the global wealth.
• At the same time, the bottom 50% holds a mere 1% of the wealth.
• "1% Privilege in a Time of Global Inequality," a book curated by photo editor Myles Little, explores this inequality with images that give an exclusive look into the lives of the super rich.
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It's no secret that today the top 1% of the world's population holds 50% of the global wealth, while the bottom 50% holds a mere 1% of the wealth.

Top CEOs in America earn around 350 times as much as the average worker, and in 2015 the 25 highest-paid hedge fund managers were collectively paid $13 billion, which works out to an average of more than $500 million each.

In his book and touring gallery show, "1% Privilege in a Time of Global Inequality," curator and photo editor Myles Little explores this complex issue by showing a collection of work from various photographers.

"I want people to start a conversation about economic fairness, about our priorities, and about our values as a society," he told Business Insider. "Are we celebrating the right heroes? Are we treating the right people well? Or are our sympathies misguided?"

These are the questions he hopes viewers of this show contemplate as they get an exclusive look into the lives of the super rich.

We spoke to Little about the project and how it came together.

SEE ALSO: Here's where the world's ultra-rich are moving — and where they are coming from

Little conceived the idea for the show while on vacation in Oaxaca, Mexico, where he and a fellow curator discussed photography, wealth, and inequality. Little left inspired to begin curating a selection where the three intersected. This image, "Varvara in Her Home Cinema," explores what it's like to grow up as a privileged child in Russia. Little said Skladmann described this image as "a butterfly trying to escape."

"Varvara in Her Home Cinema," Moscow, 2010, from Anna Skladmann's series "Little Adults"

This image is from the series "Removing Mountains," which examines the coal-mining industry's effects on the culture and landscape of Appalachia. Little chose this photo for its ominous tone. It speaks to "the environmental costs of consumption and privilege," he said. "The costs that might be hidden behind a nice tall row of trees, but will, in fact, affect other people down-wind."

"Cheshire, Ohio," 2009, from Daniel Shea's series "Removing Mountains"

"This photograph comes from a diamond mine in Tanzania. Within this series [photographer David] Chancellor also documents impoverished locals who happen to live close to the mine, and who are scrambling all over the rocks to try to get traces of diamond dust or rock," Little said. "I just love this perfect distillation into one frame of high luxury, the environmental costs of mining, and the high-powered violence that can be brought to bear when privilege is questioned."

"Untitled # IV," Mine Security, North Mara Mine, Tanzania, 2011, David Chancellor/kiosk

• There’s a little-known world of "whisper listings" in New York City's most exclusive real-estate circles.
• Word-of-mouth "whisper listings" give wealthy buyers access to penthouses and homes that aren't listed online, The New York Post reported.
• These secret listings reportedly include a $110 million penthouse in the Woolworth tower and an Upper East Side mansion owned by a Mexican billionaire.
• In some cases, sellers use whisper listings as a strategy to avoid disclosing price cuts and the length of time a property has been sitting on the market.

At 520 Park Avenue, one of New York City's ritziest new buildings on Billionaires' Row, only one residence is officially on the market: a full-floor, four-bedroom condo for $31 million.

But what you'd never know by scouring real estate listings is that the tower is also selling a 12,398-square-foot triplex penthouse for a whopping $130 million. To even know this penthouse exists, you'd have to be connected — and probably a billionaire.

Some of the city's most exclusive multimillion-dollar homes are bought and sold as "whisper listings" that you'll only find out about via word-of-mouth, The New York Post reported.

These whisper listings include an $80 million mansion right across the street from the Metropolitan Museum of Art that's owned by Carlos Slim, the richest person in Mexico. According to the Post, Slim unsuccessfully tried to sell the mansion for years and then took it off the market to instead be marketed through billionaires' word-of-mouth.

In the historic Woolworth tower downtown, a five-floor, $110 million penthouse was briefly on the market in 2017 and then mysteriously disappeared. On the building's website, the most expensive unit is selling for $18.8 million. But according to the Post, the $110 million penthouse is still on the market for those with insider knowledge — and those who have the cash.

According to Bloomberg, these whisper listings can also be a sneaky strategy for keeping properties off sites like Zillow, which displays price cuts and how long the listing has been on the market. 

It can also be a matter of privacy for wealthy individuals who don't want to flaunt their sizeable real-estate transactions.

"There's so much talk today about income inequality and the 1% versus the 99%," Jason Haber of Warburg Realty told Bloomberg. "There are people who would prefer to avoid any glare and would prefer to sell it off market."

This trend of secrecy extends to the worlds of hospitality and fashion, too. At some ultra-luxury hotels, the most expensive and exclusive rooms aren't posted online. They're available only for well-connected clientele who know of the rooms through word of mouth and have the funds to pay for them, as Business Insider's Lina Batarags previously reported.

And then there's Goyard, a two-century-old Parisian brand that does virtually no advertising for its products.

"Goyard's prime press strategy is silence," Hillary Hoffower previously wrote for Business Insider. "It forgoes any advertising, e-commerce, and celebrity endorsements. It rarely grants interviews and very occasionally makes products available to the mass market."

This world of secret spaces and products is clearly betting that in some cases, super-wealthy buyers want discretion and exclusivity above all else.

SEE ALSO: I spent a day on NYC's Billionaires' Row. Here's your ultimate guide to one of the city's glitziest streets, which borders Central Park and is home to the most expensive apartment ever sold in the US.

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• Toxic friends are energetically draining, hypocritical, and not worth your time.
• Here are 13 signs that your "friend" is toxic, and you may want to end the friendship.
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Toxic relationships don't just apply to romantic partnerships. Sometimes, friendships with people can turn out just as abusive and damaging.

Rather than bringing company and comfort to your life, a toxic friendship will bring exhaustion and frustration, says psychologist and therapist Perpetua Neo.

Read more:9 signs it's time to end a friendship, according to therapists

There are quite a few signs you can look out for to tell you whether or not a friendship isn't healthy, Neo told Business Insider.

Some of the red flags are obvious, but some can be more subtle. Here are 13 of the most common signs to look out for in a toxic friendship.

SEE ALSO: 9 signs it's time to end a friendship, according to therapists

1. There's a whole lot of drama

One thing you can guarantee from a toxic person is drama. Chaos seems to surround them somehow, either because they're always arguing with someone and causing problems, or because unbelievable things keep happening to them.

"Drama is a very big thing when we talk about toxic friends," Neo said. "A toxic friend tends to be someone who sucks us in either by being very amazing, very grandiose, or by being this sad creature that needs our help."

Whatever their story, you can guarantee you'll hear about it, or worse, get dragged into it.

2. Everything is about them

A toxic friend will never really listen to you. They will always be waiting for their turn to speak, or to turn the conversation back to them.

"In a novel conversation between people, you can say this thing happened to me too, which is OK because that's where empathy happens, and you form a connection," Neo said. "But then with a toxic person, everything revolves around them. They'll twist it."

A good way to test for this is by bringing up random topics that have nothing to do with either of you. A toxic person will have the uncanny ability to manipulate the conversation back around to them again, whatever the topic, without skipping a beat.

3. They constantly put you down

Neo said a toxic friend will never compliment you. They'll never pick you up or congratulate you on your achievements. In fact, they're much more likely to kick you when you're down.

You'll realise you're never actually happy or relaxed around them because they don't make you feel good about yourself, Neo said. No friendship should be transactional, but if someone is draining all your energy, you should ask yourself whether you're getting anything out of it at all.

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• Now until April 16, you can take 50% off select past-season clothes and gear at Patagonia. 
• You'll find discounts on pretty much every category, including men's clothing, women's clothing, kid's apparel, backpacks, and outdoor accessories. 
• The sale has tons of styles including one of Patagonia's most popular products, the men's and women's Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover. 
• We rounded up some of the of the most popular products below to give you a head start. For more potential savings at Patagonia, head to our Coupons page. 

Patagonia has amassed a dedicated following over the years, and now its most faithful fans and newcomers alike will have a chance to stock up on some of its best-selling products at a discount. 

Now through April 16, you can take 50% off a huge selection of Patagonia's past-season products. You'll find unique items like these river-wading shoe cramp-ons, along with coveted styles like the Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover, which comes in multiple colors to suit any style. Though there are still plenty of sizes and products available, the best-selling items are probably going to sell out quickly.

A Patagonia sale of this scale is pretty rare, so it's a good time to stock up on your favorites and discover new styles. To help you maneuver through the sale's inventory, we listed some of our favorite items in the sale below. 

Shop Patagonia's past-season sale here, or keep scrolling for our top picks.

Men’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap T Fleece Pullover

Men’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover, $59 (originally $119) [You save $60]

Women’s Micro Puff Hoody

Women’s Micro Puff Hoody, $149 (originally $299) [You save $150]

Men’s Long Sleeved Western Snap Shirt

Men’s Long-Sleeved Western Snap Shirt, $39 (originally $79) [You save $40]

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• April 10 marks the start of Way Day — furniture retailer Wayfair's biggest sale event of the year. 
• For 36 hours, you'll find discounts of up to 80% on over 75,000 items.
• This sale is huge, but we've already combed through to find some of the best deals in every category. Keep reading to find 50+ great deals on furniture, home decor, and more.
• For more potential savings at Wayfair, check out our Business Insider Coupons page.

If you've been furniture shopping recently, you've probably come across Wayfair. The site boasts a huge selection of furniture, appliances, lighting, decor, and pretty much anything else you may need for a home remodel, redecorating spree, or renovation. 

Last year, Wayfair started its own namesake retail holiday, Way Day. People liked it so much, the company decided to give it another go. While Wayfair has pretty great deals all year round, Way Day promises to be its biggest sale event of the year. There are over 75,000 items on sale for up to 80% off, so to make things a little easier, we broke it down by the standout categories, which you can click below to shop directly. 

• Rugs: up to 80% off
• Mattresses: up to 75% off
• Living room furniture: up to 70% off
• Bedding: up to 80% off
• Kitchenware & tabletop: up to 70% off
• Lighting: up to 70% off
• Small electrics: up to 70% off
• Dining furniture: from $35

Additionally, Wayfair will be randomly launching flash deals throughout the sale's 36 hour duration. Since the sale won't last long and there are a lot of deals to plow through, we made a little cheat sheet for you. We already scoured the site and found some of the best deals across all categories. From furniture to home decor, we've got you covered below. 

You can shop all Way Day deals here, or keep reading for some of the most noteworthy deals we've found so far:

Rugs

Shop all deals on rugs here

Mercury Row Borowski Blue Area Rug, $40.99 (originally $85.83) [You save $44.84]

Zipcode Design Peoples Blue/Beige Area Rug, $27.99 (originally $342.05) [You save $314.06]

Willa Arlo Interiors Welford Shag Area Rug, $27.99 (originally $109.05) [You save $81.06]

Bay Isle Home Strathaven Turquoise Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug, $21.99 (originally $199) [You save $177.01]

Mattresses

Shop all mattress deals here

Foam mattresses

Lucid 8" Medium Gel Memory Foam Mattress, $123.99 (originally $499.99) [You save $376]

Wayfair Sleep Firm Memory Foam Mattress, $97.99 (originally $249) [You save $151.01]

Alwyn Home Medium Gel Memory Foam Mattress, $267.99 (originally $1,850) [You save $1,582.01]

Hybrid mattresses

Wayfair Sleep Plush Hybrid Mattress, $155.13 (originally $206.67) [You save $51.54]

Simmons Beautyrest Plush Innerspring Mattress and Box Spring, $547.99 (originally $859.99) [You save $312]

Serta Perfect Sleeper Firm Hybrid Mattress, $845.99 (originally $1,159.99) [You save $314]

Living room furniture

Shop all living room furniture deals here

Coffee tables

Willa Arlo Interiors Jamiya Coffee Table, $117.99 (originally $249.99) [You save $132]

Trent Austin Design Bosworth Coffee Table, $256.99 (originally $461.99) [You save $205]

Mercer41 Zara Coffee Table, $97.85 (originally $269) [You save $171.15]

Chairs

Laurel Foundry Ivo Wingback Chair, $179.99 (originally $999.99) [You save $820]

Langley Street Kade Armchair, $165.51 (originally $300.04) [You save $134.53]

Andover Mills Rabon Manual Wall Hugger Recliner, $166.99 (originally $400.05) [You save $233.06)

Sofas

Willa Arlo Interiors Suzanne Sectional, $1,939.99 (originally $5,000) [You save $3,060.01]

CosmoLiving Liberty Reversible Sleeper Sectional, $604.99 (originally $1,209.99) [You save $605]

Mercury Row Morpheus Reversible Sectional, $552.99 (originally $929.99) [You save $377]

Laurel Foundry Huckaby Blaxlands Sectional, $697.99 (originally $2,969.09) [You save $2,271.10]