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Someone wearing a TV as a helmet dropped off more than 50 old TVs at random people's homes in Virginia

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  • Someone wearing a TV as a helmet dropped off old TVs at more than 50 different homes in Henrico County Virginia on Aug. 11, The Washington Post reported.
  • Many local residents called the police to report the odd deliveries, but officers recycled the old electronics without incident.
  • Police decided that the deliveries weren't malicious, so they won't be investigating the situation any further.
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This past weekend more than 50 people in Virginia awoke to find old tube televisions left on their doorsteps, sparking a bizarre mystery in Henrico County.

Security camera footage taken at several of the homes revealed another odd detail — the person delivering the TVs was wearing a TV set as a helmet and a blue jumpsuit. In a video provided to The Washington Post, the strange delivery-person simply drops the TV off facing the front door, and briefly waves at the camera before walking off.

Multiple people who received TVs contacted the local police, a reasonable measure considering that the large box-style TVs could have housed something dangerous. A group of police officers collected the TV to be recycled, at no cost to the local residents. A police lieutenant who spoke with the Post also said that the person delivering the TVs appeared to have an accomplice in a white jump suit who was also outfitted with a TV helmet.

Police told the Post that they wouldn't be investigating the situation any further, since the deliveries didn't appear to be malicious. This isn't the first time Henrico County residents have received a surprise TV delivery; last year a smaller batch of about 20 TVs was dropped off at a group of houses in the Glen Allen area of the county.

It's unclear why anyone would have so many old TVs on hand, since most Americans have moved onto flat panel LCD screens or OLED screens. Old cathode-ray tube TVs, or CRTs, still remain popular with gamers who want to preserve a retro aesthetic and minimize the slight delay that comes with upscaling classic games to high definition.

Be sure to check out The Washington Post's full report for more reactions from the Henrico County residents.

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'Does the Apple Watch work without an iPhone?': Yes, but its available features depend on your internet connection — here's what you need to know

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It may be counterintuitive to say, but yes, the Apple Watch does indeed work without an iPhone

However, you will be sacrificing many of the watch's more prominent features if doing so. 

Without an iPhone, the features available to you on your Apple Watch depend on the availability of cellular and Wi-Fi connection. If you don't have either, there are still apps you can use – although you will be limited.  

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How to use your Apple Watch with a cellular connection

If you've set up the cellular feature on your Apple Watch, you will have many of the capabilities available on your iPhone, as long as it is nearby. This means you are able to take telephone calls, use Siri, stream music, and more on the watch. 

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If your iPhone is not nearby, however, your watch will only be able to perform the features if it's also on a Wi-Fi network. 

Here's what you will need to use cellular on your Apple Watch.

  • An iPhone 6 or higher with the most recent iOS update 
  • An Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) or the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) with the latest version of watchOS 
  • The same carrier for both Apple Watch and iPhone

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To learn how to set up cellular on your Apple Watch with an iPhone, read our article, "How to use cellular data on a cellular-enabled Apple Watch, and check your data usage.

How to use your Apple Watch with a Wi-Fi connection 

Even if you don't bring your iPhone along with you for, say, a run or a quick errand, you will still be able to connect to Wi-Fi networks, should one be available and within range. 

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Though, features like SMS text messages and third-party push notifications may not be available. 

These features are available on the Apple Watch with Wi-Fi, and without an iPhone nearby. 

  • Siri
  • iMessage
  • Making or receiving calls (if Wi-Fi calling is enabled on your Apple Watch) 
  • The  Walkie-Talkie app
  • Streaming music, podcasts, or the radio
  • Any apps that support Wi-Fi 
  • Controlling your home through the Home app 

To learn how to set up to a Wi-Fi network on your Apple Watch, read our article, "How to connect your Apple Watch to a Wi-Fi connection and unlock all of its features." 

How to use Apple Watch without Wi-Fi, cellular, or an iPhone nearby

If you're out on a hike or running long distance without your iPhone or connection to a Wi-Fi network, there are still ways to use your Apple Watch

Many health features can be used offline, as can downloaded music and podcasts. 

Here's what's available without Wi-Fi, cellular, or your iPhone.  

  • Listening to podcasts and music downloaded to your Apple Watch
  • Viewing photos already synced to your Apple Watch
  • Making purchases using Apple Watch (useful for when out on a run and want to stop for coffee or lunch)
  • Setting timers, alarms, checking the time, and using the stopwatch
  • Monitoring your health via the Workout and Activity apps (though if you'd like your routes to be GPS accurate, be sure to bring your iPhone)
  • Monitoring your heart rate

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The best credit card for Delta flyers in 2019 isn't even a Delta card

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  • Although Delta offers a few co-branded credit cards, there's a different credit card that's actually a better choice for the airline's regulars.
  • The Platinum Card® from American Express is more useful for Delta passengers, since it offers much more extensive airport lounge access than Delta's equivalent card, up to a $200 airline fee credit each calendar year, and earns more points on purchases with Delta and other airlines.
  • Since you can transfer Amex points to Delta SkyMiles, you can pool them with the miles you earn by flying — there are plenty of other ways to use them, too.
  • However, depending on your traveling habits, it might still be worth considering one of the Delta cards, either on its own or in addition to the Amex Platinum Card.

If you're a Delta loyalist, chances are you've considered opening a Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express, or possibly the Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express. However, the best card for flying Delta isn't even technically a Delta credit card.

The best credit card for flying Delta

If you're looking to earn Delta miles on your normal spending, and enjoy certain perks on the airline, the Platinum Card from American Express is arguably the best pick.

While it has a high annual fee of $550, the Amex Platinum — which is issued by American Express, but isn't co-branded with Delta — offers a massive amount of value for Delta flyers, easily enough to make up for the annual fee.

Read on for a few reasons the Amex Platinum Card can be a better option for Delta flyers — particularly those who hold elite status or only check their bags a few times a year.

1. The Platinum Card earns more miles than the Delta cards

The most valuable rewards credit cards tend to earn miles in bonus categories, and the Platinum Card is no exception. The card earns an incredible 5 points perdollar spent on airfare, whenever you purchase directly from the airline or through the Amex Travel booking portal. That includes your Delta flights, as well as virtually any other airline.

You can also earn 5x points on prepaid hotel stays booked through Amex, including Fine Hotels and Resorts stays.

Often, co-branded cards offer bonus categories too, but they're usually confined to the co-brand. That's the case with Delta's cards — they earn 2x SkyMiles on Delta purchases. (It's worth noting that the United and American Airlines cards are starting to offer bonus points on additional categories, so Delta might follow suit later.)

A major benefit to earning Amex Membership Rewards (MR) points instead of Delta SkyMiles from your credit card spending is that there are more ways to use them— and you'll still earn Delta miles every time you fly. Plus, if you do want to book Delta award flights, Amex MR points can be transferred to Delta at a 1:1 ratio, and combined with the miles you earned in the air. They can also be transferred to a few different airline and hotel partners, or used to book directly through Amex Travel.

2. The Platinum Card offers access to Delta Sky Club lounges any time you fly on the airline, as well as more than 1,200 other lounges around the world no matter what airline you fly

In my personal opinion, this is one of the most compelling reasons to have the card if you're even a semi-regular traveler.

I love flying, but there's no denying that airports are ... not the best. While I don't fly nearly as often as some business travelers, I still find myself spending a lot of time in airports, and having lounge access is a game-changer.

Lounges are exclusive areas where you can enjoy seats, an internet connection, food, drinks, and sometimes other amenities. Although lounges were traditionally reserved for first class and business class passengers, many are accessible to any traveler who holds either a lounge membership or certain credit cards.

When you fly Delta, regardless of which cabin, the Platinum Card grants you access to any Delta Sky Club. If you're traveling with anyone who does not have their own card, you can purchase discounted guest access for $29 (usually, a day pass is $59).

In addition, whenever you fly, regardless of airline, you and two guests can access Amex's proprietary Centurion lounges, available at 10 major airports, with several high-profile locations scheduled to open next year. The Platinum Card also comes with a Priority Pass Select membership — Priority Pass is a network of over 1,200 lounges around the world. You and two guests can access these lounges as long as you're flying on the same day.

Read our full review to learn more about the lounges that the Platinum Card gets you access to.

The premium co-branded Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express also comes with access to Sky Clubs when you fly Delta, but it doesn't get you access to Centurion Lounges or Priority Pass locations.

3. The Platinum Card offers up to $200 each year in airline fee reimbursements — and up to $200 in Uber credits annually

Every calendar year, the Platinum Card offers a $200 credit toward incidental fees on one airline (that you can choose at the beginning of each year). Naturally, a Delta loyalist can pick Delta.

After that, any eligible charges you make with that airline will automatically receive statement credits to cover them. While it doesn't cover tickets, it applies to a wide variety of charges and fees, such as checked bags, change fees if you need to change your flight, in-flight food and drinks, fees for traveling with a pet, day passes for lounge guests, and more.

The best part of the airline credit is that because you get it each calendar year, not cardmember year, you could get it twice in your first year of having the card. Say you opened the card in February — you can earn the full $200 credit before the calendar year ends, then once the credit resets on January 1, get it again before your next annual fee posts, meaning you can get up to $400 in value from this credit each year.

While the Delta co-branded cards offer the cardholder a free checked bag on each flight, this fee credit would apply to baggage fees.

The Platinum Card also offers up to $200 in Uber credits each year, broken up into 12 monthly chunks. At the start of each month, you'll get $15 of credits added to your Uber account, with a $20 bonus each December (for a total of $35 that month).

Why you may still want to consider a Delta credit card, either instead of, or in addition to, the Amex Platinum Card

While the Amex Platinum Card earns more miles than the Delta co-branded cards, offers lounge access, and credits you for $200 in airline fees each calendar year, there are some perks that make the airline cards worth having for Delta flyers who might not fly enough to make use of the lounge access, or others.

All of the three primary Delta cards — the Gold Delta SkyMiles card, the Platinum Delta SkyMiles card, and the Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express — offer a free checked bag for each person on the cardmember's account, as well as priority boarding. They also feature discounted access to Delta Sky Clubs — the Reserve offers complementary access, but doesn't include Centurion or Priority Pass lounges. The Platinum and Reserve versions also offer an annual companion certificate— in the case of the Platinum, the companion pass can make up for the annual fee. (There's also a Blue Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express, but that doesn't come with similar benefits.)

These benefits can be extremely useful, and anyone flying Delta may get enough use from them for it to make sense to carry the card. Theoretically, it can be worth keeping the Delta co-branded card for the Delta-specific travel benefits, and the Amex Platinum Card for the lounge access and the points-earning.

That's what I do, since the Delta Platinum's companion pass essentially pays for the card's fee each year. However, the regular Platinum Card's benefits are much more useful, and if I had to pick just one card, I'd go with the latter.

Additionally, it can be worth opening the Delta co-branded cards to earn their sign-up bonuses.

Bottom line

Keep in mind that if you have Delta Medallion elite status, you already get free checked bags and priority boarding. Whether it makes sense to carry a co-branded card as well as the Amex Platinum Card will be different for each person.

However, if you only want to have one card, if you travel enough to have elite status, and you can afford to float the annual fee (remembering that you'll get value back), the Amex Platinum Card is the best choice. Between the lounge access, airline fee credits, and increased points earning rate, it makes an ideal card for Delta flyers.

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How to make Alexa work on your iPhone, and use it with or without an Amazon Echo

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Amazon Alexa— the personal assistant built into Amazon Echo smart speakers — is designed to work seamlessly with your iPhone in several ways. 

Using the Alexa app in the App Store, you can perform initial setup for your Echo using an iPhone, as well as control and manage Alexa after it's set up. 

In addition, the Alexa app can be used as a personal voice-enabled assistant on your iPhone, in much the same way you may already use Siri. 

And finally,  you can pair your iPhone with Alexa to stream audio from your phone to an Amazon Echo speaker. 

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How to set up Alexa with your iPhone

To get started, install the Alexa app from the App Store. 

You don't need to have an Amazon Echo to use Alexa on your phone, but the Alexa app is designed to step you through the setup process for a new Amazon Echo. Tap "Begin Setup" and follow the instructions to sign into your Amazon account and, if you have an Echo you need to set up, configure your new Echo. 

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How to use Alexa on your iPhone 

You can use Alexa on the iPhone anywhere — you don't need to be in range of an Amazon Echo speaker. 

1. Start the Alexa app.

2. Tap the Alexa button at the bottom center of the screen. If this is your first time talking to Alexa in the iPhone app, you will need to give it permission. Tap "Allow."

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3. You can now give Alexa any command, or ask any question that you would ordinarily give to the Amazon Echo speaker. You don't need to preface the command with "Alexa" — just give the command. 

How to pair your iPhone with Alexa on an Amazon Echo speaker

1. Bring your iPhone within Bluetooth range of your Amazon Echo. 

2. Say, "Alexa, turn on Bluetooth."

3. Alexa should tell you it is searching, and after a moment, you'll see a Bluetooth pairing request on your iPhone.  Accept the request. You'll also see the Amazon Echo appear in the list of Bluetooth devices on your iPhone. 

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You can now select music or other audio on your phone and it'll play on the Amazon Echo. If you want to disconnect your iPhone from the speaker, say, "Alexa, disconnect my phone."

In the future, to reconnect your iPhone to the speaker, say, "Alexa, connect my phone."

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The Chase Freedom and Freedom Unlimited aren't just cash-back cards — here's how you can turn their rewards into travel points

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The Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited cards are two fantastic options if you're looking for a cash-back credit card. However, if you're interested in upgrading to travel rewards points — which can be more valuable than straight cash — it's possible to convert anything you earn with the Chase Freedom-brand cards.

Why you might want Chase points instead of cash back

Certain other cards from Chase — including the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Chase Ink Business Preferred— earn rewards points within Chase's loyalty ecosystem, "Chase Ultimate Rewards." When you have one of these cards, there are three main different ways to redeem your points.

The first option is the simplest: You can redeem points for 1 cent each toward cash, gift cards, or purchases.

The next option is to use points to purchase travel through Chase, which features a travel-booking portal on the Ultimate Rewards website. This site works the same way as any major online travel agency — you can book anything from flights or hotels to rental cars or cruises — except that you can use points, or a combination of points and your credit card, to book.

Depending on which card you have, you get a bonus on your points' value when you use them to book travel through Chase. If you have the Sapphire Preferred (or certain small business cards like the Ink Business Preferred), you'll get a 25% bonus on points used toward travel — in other words, those points will be worth 1.25 cents each. With the Sapphire Reserve, the bonus for travel purchases is 50%, making your points worth 1.5 cents each.

The third option when you have any of those premium Chase cards is to transfer your points to one of Chase's nine airline frequent flyer or four hotel loyalty partners. Typically, that's the most valuable way to redeem your points, since booking frequent flyer "award tickets" is different than buying reservations outright — you can read more about how it works here.

In most cases, the cash price and the miles price of a ticket aren't linked, so it's possible to get exponentially increased value from your points by transferring them and booking an award ticket instead. That means potentially being able to fly long-haul in first or business class with points, among other things.

How to turn cash back into valuable Ultimate Rewards points

Good news: If you have a Freedom card, you already have Ultimate Rewards points!

While Chase markets the Freedom-branded cards as "cash back," they actually earn Ultimate Rewards points. They're just limited to the first redemption option — cash, gift cards, or even travel at 1 cent per point.

However, because Chase lets you move your Ultimate Rewards points freely between any cards you have, you can get the travel portal bonus or transfer them to frequent flyer partners simply by moving them onto a Sapphire or relevant Ink card.

Just log in to your Chase account, click on Ultimate Rewards, click on any of your cards, and click "Combine Points" in the top-right corner. Move your points from the Freedom card to the Sapphire or Ink, and you're good to go.

I know a lot of people who have been using a Freedom card for years and haven't redeemed any cash back yet — if they open a Sapphire card, too, they can get a surprising amount of free travel for those points.

The other benefit is that the Freedom and Freedom Unlimited both earn points in different ways than the Sapphire or Ink cards, so you can take advantage of this to earn more. For instance, use a Freedom card to earn 5% cash back (or 5x points) in the quarterly bonus category after activation, use a Sapphire Reserve to earn 3x points on travel and dining, and use a Freedom Unlimited to earn 1.5% (or 1.5x points) on everything else.

If you're looking for inspiration on how to use your points, take a look at a few options here, and if you're looking to open a new card or earn new sign-up bonuses, check out our list of the best Chase cards and sign-up bonuses available.

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Meet Rebekah Paltrow Neumann, the former actress who cofounded WeWork, is cousins with Gwyneth Paltrow, and is CEO Adam Neumann's 'strategic thought partner'

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Rebekah Paltrow Neumann once wanted to be an actress, she told Fast Company. Later, she became a certified yoga instructor.

Instead, she became the chief brand and impact officer of The We Company, which on Wednesday filed to go public.

Paltrow Neumann cofounded the company — originally known by its most famous business, WeWork — alongside her husband, Adam Neumann, and Miguel McKelvey in 2010. She was also an early employee at the first coworking company Adam Neumann and McKelvey founded, Greendesk, according to Fast Company.

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Ahead of The We Company's initial public offering, Paltrow Neumann has turned her attention to WeGrow, the private primary school run by the company.

Neumann declined to comment through a WeWork representative.

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Rebekah Paltrow Neumann is described in The We Company's S-1 filing as one of the cofounders and CEO Adam Neumann's "strategic thought partner."

"Rebekah has been a strategic thought partner to Adam since our founding and has actively shaped the mission and strategy of The We Company and its global impact agenda, as well as being the primary voice and leading advocate for the We brand," the filing says.

"Rebekah has never been paid a salary from us," it says.



Paltrow Neumann, 41, is a graduate of Cornell University.

She's a native of Bedford, New York, according to New York magazine.

She majored in business and earned a minor in Buddhism, according to her profile on WeGrow's website.

Paltrow Neumann worked as a trader at the investment bank Salomon Smith Barney before coming to WeWork, Fast Company reported.

She has also dabbled in acting, appearing in several films.



Paltrow Neumann has long had spiritual pursuits — she reportedly once attended the Dalai Lama's birthday party.

Paltrow Neumann has a certification in Jivamukti yoga and has traveled around the world to practice yoga, her profile on WeGrow's website says.

She even once attended a birthday party for the Dalai Lama, according to Fast Company.



Paltrow Neumann is married to the WeWork cofounder Adam Neumann, but they don't try to separate work from their relationship.

"We don't have a line at all between work and life," Paltrow Neumann told Fast Company. "It's not even a blurred line. There is no line."

The couple met in 2009, Business Insider previously reported.

"And he walked in, and I saw that he was my soul mate," she told Fast Company about their first meeting. "It's the truth."



Paltrow Neumann also tries to incorporate the couple's five children in their workplace.

Making her kids feel welcome at WeWork helps Paltrow Neumann balance her career and motherhood, she told Coveteur.

"Kids shouldn't feel like work is something they're not allowed to peek into," she said. "So, for me, the biggest challenge was being able to bring those two worlds together."

Paltrow Neumann also keeps a basket of toys for her kids in her office, according to Coveteur.



Paltrow Neumann has made some controversial comments about her relationship with her husband.

"A big part of being a woman is to help men [like Adam] manifest their calling in life," Paltrow Neumann said at WeWork Summer Camp in 2018, according to Property Week.

WeWork faced backlash on Twitter for Paltrow Neumann's statements, but it declined to comment to CNBC, though it provided more of her remarks from the event for context.

"The reality that I see today is that there is nothing bigger that women can do, in my opinion, than empower their partners," Paltrow Neumann said, WeWork told CNBC, "and that can be a man, a woman, a friend, it doesn't matter, but empower others."

Paltrow Neumann helped her husband quit smoking and drinking soda, tossing his soda and cigarettes down the trash chute of her apartment, they told Fast Company.



After the pair were married, they shared a tiny studio apartment in the East Village.

Adam Neumann discussed his life in the building in an interview with Business Insider's Alyson Shontell and Rich Feloni in May.

A studio apartment in the East Village building was most recently listed for $3,098 a month, and the median monthly rent in the neighborhood was $3,150.

The Neumanns' family office, 166 2nd Financial Services, is named after the building's address, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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The couple now own several homes in New York.

The Neumanns own a six-bedroom townhouse in New York City's Greenwich Village that has a dedicated "stroller parking garage," according to New York magazine.

They also reportedly own a 60-acre estate in New York's Westchester County. It has a farm where Paltrow Neumann has brought students from WeGrow, according to Fast Company.

The couple's Hamptons home was purchased for $1.7 million, according to New York magazine.

The Neumanns spend most of their time in New York, but in 2018 they purchased a $21 million house in San Francisco that features a room shaped like a guitar.

They also own some of the commercial properties that house WeWork locations, bringing the estimated value of their entire real-estate portfolio to more than $80 million, per The Wall Street Journal.

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Paltrow Neumann is responsible for WeWork's focus on wellness, according to Fast Company.

"Rebekah said, 'Stop. No more talking about money,' " Adam Neumann told Fast Company in 2016. "We're going to talk about wellness, happiness, fulfillment, and if the money is supposed to follow, it will. And if it doesn't, it doesn't matter, because we will be happy and fulfilled."

The We Company represents one of the most anticipated IPOs of the year, Business Insider reported. The company is valued at $47 billion and encompasses the co-living development WeLive, Paltrow Neumann's WeGrow, the gym Rise by We, and the original WeWork coworking business.



The business of wellness runs in Paltrow Neumann's family: She is related to the actress and wellness icon Gwyneth Paltrow.

Gwyneth Paltrow is Paltrow Neumann's cousin, Business Insider previously reported.

The two once even sat down for an interview for Paltrow's lifestyle blog, Goop, to discuss WeGrow.



Paltrow Neumann is now the CEO of WeGrow, a primary school run by WeWork.

She got the idea to add a school to the WeWork network of businesses after being unable to find a school liked her own daughter, she told Goop.

"We had a clear vision of the type of school we wanted her to attend — a place that would not only nurture growth in her mind but also her spirit, a place that had a real culture of kindness, where she would have a real connection to nature, and where her individual gifts, talents, and passions would be recognized and supported," she said.

"Ultimately, we could not find such a place, so we decided to start WeGrow."

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In The We Company's S-1 filing, the Neumanns pledged to give $1 billion to charitable causes.

The S-1 says the first contribution of that sort would be for "the conservation of over 20 million acres of intact tropical forest," the same featured on the final page of the document, pictured here.



How to put music on your Instagram Story and customize it

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If you have a smartphone, chances are you're on Instagram

Whether you love posting selfies or vacation snaps, or you're just there for the cute dog pics or the yummy recipes, the popular social media app likely has some form of entertainment for you to consume. 

Most Instagram users also take advantage of the Instagram Stories feature, which allows you to post 15-second snippets of video or photos and add in fun things like gifs, emojis, and even music. 

But how do you add music to your Instagram Stories? 

It's a quick and easy process that you'll pick up in no time. Here's how to do it on your iPhone or Android.  

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How to put music on your Instagram Story 

1. On your iPhone or Android's home screen, locate the Instagram icon and tap to open the app. 

2. Swipe left from your feed's home screen to open the Stories feature. 

3. Either take or select the photo or video you want to post to your Instagram Story. 

4. In the menu bar along the top of your screen, tap the small square smiley icon, which looks like a Post-It being peeled away. 

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5. Tap the Music option. Then, in the search box which appears, type in the song you want to include on your Instagram Story. 

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6. Tap on the selected song when it appears on the list and drag the small bar at the bottom of the screen to the segment of the song you want on your Story.

  • Note that you can also select how you want the music to visually appear on your Story, whether as lyrics, the cover art of the album the song comes from, or a small text box announcing the name of the song. 
  • You can also adjust the length of the music segment from five to 15 seconds by tapping the circle on the left side of the music clip that reads "15" by default.

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7. Hit Done when finished, then post your Story as normal.

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More than 8,000 stores are closing in 2019 as the retail apocalypse drags on — here's the full list

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The staggering rate of store closures that has rocked the retail industry over the past couple of years is expected to continue in 2019, with roughly the same level of closures expected this year.

Retailers closed a record 102 million square feet of store space in 2017, then smashed that record in 2018 by closing another 155 million square feet, according to estimates by the commercial real-estate firm CoStar Group.

"This year we are predicting more of the same in the retail space," CoStar senior consultant Drew Myers said.

Retailers have announced more than 8,000 store closures so far this year, according to an analysis by Business Insider.

Here's a list of all the stores closing this year:

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Payless ShoeSource: 2,500 stores

Payless filed for bankruptcy in February and said it planned to close all of its 2,500 stores in what could be the largest retail liquidation in history.



Gymboree: 805 stores

Gymboree Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January and said it planned to close more than 800 stores under its Gymboree and Crazy 8 banners.

Gymboree previously filed for bankruptcy as recently as June 2017 and closed nearly 400 stores.


Dress Barn: 650 stores

Dress Barn, which is owned by Ascena Retail Group, announced in May that it was shutting down all of its 650 stores. 

"For more than 50 years, Dressbarn has served women's fashion needs, and we thank all of our dedicated associates for their commitment to Dressbarn and our valued customers," Dress Barn CFO Steven Taylor said. "This decision was difficult, but necessary, as the Dressbarn chain has not been operating at an acceptable level of profitability in today's retail environment."



Charlotte Russe: 520 stores

Charlotte Russe kicked off closing sales at 94 stores in February, after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In March, the company announced that it would liquidate its remaining 416 Charlotte Russe stores and 10 Peek Kids stores.



Family Dollar: 390 stores

Dollar Tree said in March that it plans to convert about 200 Family Dollar stores into Dollar Tree stores, and close up to 390 additional stores under the Family Dollar brand.



Shopko: 371 stores

Shopko filed for bankruptcy in January and said it would close 251 stores. The company said in March that it had failed to find a buyer for its business, and would liquidate its remaining 120 stores.



Fred's: 441 stores

Discount chain Fred's announced in April that it would close 159 stores by the end of May. In May, the company said it would close another 104 stores. In June, Fred's announced plans to close another 49 stores. In July, the company said it would close 129 stores. After all those closures, the company will have about 80 stores remaining. 



Charming Charlie: 261 stores

Charming Charlie, which sells jewelry and accessories, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July and said it plans to close all of its 261 stores in 38 states by the end of August. 



Chico's: 250 stores

The women's clothing retailer Chico's said in March that it would close 100 Chico's stores, 90 White House Black Market stores, and 60 Soma stores over the next three years.



Gap: 230 stores

Gap said in February that it would close 230 namesake storesover the next two years as it reported that the brand's same-store sales fell 7% during the holiday quarter. The company also said it would spin off its Old Navy brand.



Avenue: 222 stores

The women's clothing retailer Avenue said in August that it planned to close all of its 222 stores in 33 states.



Walgreens: 200 stores

Walgreens said in August that it plans to close 200 stores in the US.

"As previously announced, we are undertaking a transformational cost management program to accelerate the ongoing transformation of our business, enable investments in key areas and to become a more efficient enterprise," a Walgreens spokesperson wrote in a statement to Business Insider. "As part of this effort, we plan to close approximately 200 stores in the US."



LifeWay: 170 stores

LifeWay Christian Resources said in March that it planned to close all 170 of its stores. The  Nashville-based company said it will continue to sell Bibles, books, children's products, church supplies, and Christian music and movies on its website.



Performance Bicycle: 102 stores

Performance Bicycle's parent company, Advanced Sports Enterprises, filed for bankruptcy protection in November and later announced that it would close all 102 of its stores. 



Sears: 91 stores

Sears Holdings, which owns Sears and Kmart stores, emerged from bankruptcy in February after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October. 



Destination Maternity: 42-67 stores

Destination Maternity plans to close between 42 and 67 stores this year. 



Pier 1 Imports: 57 stores

Pier 1 Imports said it plans to close 57 stores in fiscal 2020.



Party City: 55 stores

Party City said it plans to close 55 of its 870 stores this year.

The party supplies company typically closes up to 15 stores each year.

"This year, after careful consideration and evaluation of our store fleet, we've made the decision to close more stores than usual in order to help optimize our market level performance, focus on the most profitable locations and improve the overall health of our store portfolio," Party City CEO James Harrison said in a press release in May.



Kmart: 55 stores

Sears Holdings, which owns Sears and Kmart stores, emerged from bankruptcy in February after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October.



A'Gaci: 54 stores

A'gaci, a women's clothing chain based in San Antonio, announced in August that it was going out of business and closing all its 54 stores.



Victoria's Secret: 53 stores

Victoria's Secret said it would close 53 stores this year, citing a "decline in performance."

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Office Depot and OfficeMax: 50 stores

Office Depot is closing 50 stores under its namesake and OfficeMax banners in 2019, the company told Business Insider.

"Office Depot, Inc. continues to optimize its retail footprint as part of the three-year strategic plan announced in August 2016," said Shera Bishop, a spokeswoman for Office Depot. "We will continue to serve our customers at neighboring Office Depot and OfficeMax stores as well as online at officedepot.com."



CVS Health: 46 stores

CVS Health said it closed 46 underperforming stores in April.



The Children's Place: 45 stores

The Children's Place said in May that it plans to close 40 to 45 stores in 2019, but the company is also planning to open 25 new stores over the next two years, including 10 new openings this year.



Abercrombie & Fitch: 40 stores

Abercrombie & Fitch said in March that it plans to close up to 40 stores this year. Abercrombie & Fitch also plans to open 40 new stores, including 20 Hollister stores, 15 Abercrombie Kids stores, and five Abercrombie stores. 

The company announced the closings as it reported that its Abercrombie brands' same-store sales fell 2% during the fourth quarter. Most of the stores that Abercrombie & Fitch plans to close are located in the US, the company said.



Bed Bath & Beyond: 40 stores

Bed Bath & Beyond said in April that it plans to close at least 40 stores in 2019, and possibly more. The company also said it would open 15 new stores. 

"We expect to open approximately 15 new stores in fiscal 2019. This will be offset by a minimum of approximately 40 stores we expect to close," Robyn D'Elia, chief financial officer and treasurer, said on an earnings call. "This number will grow unless we are able to negotiate more favorable lease terms with our landlords."



Christopher & Banks: 30-40 stores

The women's clothing retailer Christopher & Banks said in December that it planned to close 30-40 stores over the following two years.



JCPenney: 27 stores

JCPenney said it will close 27 stores in 2019, including 18 full-line department stores and 9 home and furniture stores. The department-store chain said same-store sales fell 4% during the fourth quarter.



Beauty Brands: 25 stores

Beauty Brands, a regional chain of salon and spa superstores, said in December that it planned to close 25 stores this year.



Henri Bendel: 23 stores

Henri Bendel closed all its stores in January after 123 years in business. 



Lowe's: 20 stores

Lowe's is closing 20 stores across 13 states this year. 



Z Gallerie: 17 stores

Z Gallerie, a home furnishings and decor retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March. The company said it plans to close 17 of its 76 stores during the restructuring process, according to bankruptcy filings.



Walmart: 17 stores

Walmart is closing at least 17 stores across 11 US states and Canada.

The stores include Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Market stores in Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Arizona, California, Kansas, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.



Barneys: 15 stores

Barneys New Yorkfiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August and said it will close 15 of its 22 stores.



Macy's: 9 stores

Macy's is closing stores in Wyoming, Washington, California, New York, Indiana, Massachusetts, Virginia, and West Virginia.



J.Crew: 7 stores

J.Crew is closing stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, California,and Canada.



Kohl's: 4 stores

Kohl's is closing four stores this year. All the closing stores are located in or near a shopping mall.



Nordstrom: 3 stores

Nordstrom is closing stores in Florida, Virginia, and Rhode Island.




A beginner's guide to YouTube Studio, YouTube's built-in video editor, which offers basic editing for free

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  • YouTube's YouTube Studio (Beta) video editor lets you edit YouTube videos in very basic ways, such as trimming the start and end points of a video, or clipping out a section from the middle.       
  • You can also use YouTube's editor to blur faces or other objects in a video to anonymize them.
  • If you need more sophisticated video editing capabilities, you can use a standalone video editor before uploading your video to YouTube
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With about 300 hours of new video content uploaded to YouTube every minute, if you want your video to stand out, you need to perform at least some rudimentary editing. 

If you don't own a video editing program, you can do some simple editing in YouTube's own video editor, called YouTube Studio. It's currently in beta, but offers a few simple video editing tools, like video trimming.  

How to open the YouTube Studio video editor

1. Navigate to YouTube in a browser. For best results, you should use Google Chrome, since some features may not work properly in other browsers. 

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2. Click your avatar at the top right of the screen and choose "YouTube Studio (Beta)."

3. Click "Videos" in the pane on the left of the screen. You should see a list of all your videos that you've published or drafted on YouTube. 

4. Click the title of a video you want to edit. 

5. Click "Editor" in the pane on the left of the screen. 

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How to trim the start and end of a video

1. Open the video you want to edit in the YouTube Studio video editor.

2. Click "Trim" under the video preview. 

3. Drag the blue bars on the left and right edge of the video timeline to set the start and endpoint of the video. 

4. In the bar at the bottom of the screen, click "Preview" to see the change. 

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5. You can continue to make additional changes — click "Edit Trim" to reenter the edit mode and then click "Preview" to make the additional change. 

6. When you're done making changes to your video and want to save these edits to the published video, click "Save" at the top of the screen. Note that you can't save your changes to a video until you first click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen. 

How to cut a section out of the middle of a video

1. Open the video you want to edit in the YouTube Studio video editor.

2. Click "Trim" or "Edit Trim" under the video preview. 

3. Position the vertical bar in the timeline where you want the edit to begin. 

4. Click "Split" in the bar at the bottom of the screen. 

5. Click on the vertical bar and drag it across the timeline to the end of the cut. You should see a dark region that identifies where the video will be cut. You can fine-tune the split by dragging the two bars in the timeline. 

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6. Click "Preview" to implement the change. 

7. When you are done making changes to your video and want to save these edits to the published video, click "Save" at the top of the screen. 

How to blur a person or object in the video

You can also use the YouTube video editor to blur elements in the video like faces or license plates. 

1. Open the video you want to edit in the YouTube Studio video editor.

2. Click "Add Blur" in the timeline. YouTube will open the old Video Manager, since this feature hasn't yet been implemented in YouTube Studio (Beta). 

3. Click "Edit" beside "Blur Faces" or "Custom blurring." If you choose to blur faces, the app will automatically scan for faces and add blurring on its own. If you choose the custom option, you can draw boxes in the video to indicate where you want to blur, and YouTube will move the boxes around the screen to continue to cover the object even if it moves within the video.

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4. When you're done, click "Save" and then click "Return to YouTube Studio." 

YouTube discontinued more advanced video editing

Unfortunately, YouTube used to offer other video enhancements like the ability to rotate videos, edit the colors, tweak the lighting, and more, but these features have been discontinued. 

If you need additional video capabilities, you may want to use a standalone video editor and upload the completed video YouTube. Some recommended options include HitFilm Express and VideoPad.

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One of the richest people in Hong Kong has lost $1 billion over the course of the 10-week protests, and now he's joining the chorus of wealthy citizens calling for the protests to end

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  • Billionaire real-estate developer Peter Woo spoke out against Hong Kong's protesters in the Hong Kong Economic Journal on August 12, according to Bloomberg.
  • Over $1 billion has been wiped off of Woo's personal net worth since the protests began, according to Bloomberg. Woo is now worth $11 billion.
  • Companies run by several of Hong Kong's other ultra-wealthy residents including Merlin Swire and the Kwok family have also put out statements condemning the protests. 
  • Now in their 10th week, the protests in Hong Kong have caused market volatility and disrupted flights, Business Insider previously reported.
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Protests have disrupted life in Hong Kong for 10 weeks, closing streets, causing volatility in the stock market, and disrupting flights at its airport. Several of the city's wealthiest citizens have had enough, including billionaire real-estate developer Peter Woo.

"It's time to think deeply," Woo, the former chairman of real estate developer Wheelock and Co. wrote in the Hong Kong Economic Journal on August 12, according to Bloomberg. "Going against the extradition bill was the 'big tree' of this movement. This one and only big appeal has already been accepted by the government, so this tree has fallen." 

Over $1 billion has been wiped off of Woo's personal net worth since the protests began, according to Bloomberg. Woo is now worth $11 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Woo is the eighth-richest person in Hong Kong.

Swire Pacific, the owner of airline Cathay Pacific — the flag carrier of Hong Kong —  also released a statement on August 13 calling for an end to the protester's "illegal activities and violent behavior."

"Swire Pacific is deeply concerned by the ongoing violence and disruption impacting Hong Kong," the Hong Kong-based conglomerate said in the statement. The company also said it supports law enforcement and Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam "in their efforts to restore law and order."

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The real-estate developer run by Asia's third-richest family, the Kwoks, has also called for an end to the unrest. "The recent series of violent acts to challenge the rule of law have damaged Hong Kong's economy and seriously affect citizens' daily life," Sun Hung Kai Properties said in a statement, according to a translation by Bloomberg. The Kwok family is worth $40.4 billion, according to Forbes.

The net worths of Hong Kong's billionaires are unusually sensitive to market volatility, Business Insider previously reported. In 2018, Hong Kong's high net worth population experienced the steepest drop in collective wealth of any region worldwide, according to French technology consulting firm Capgemini. The net worths of Hong Kong's wealthiest residents fell 13% in 2018, compared to the global average of 3%, according to Capgemini.

Thousands took to the streets of Hong Kong beginning in July over an extradition bill with mainland China but have since expanded their focus to police actions and their democratic system, Business Insider previously reported. Protesters blocked departure gates in Hong Kong's airport on August 13, causing hundreds of flights to be canceled. The protesters held signs apologizing to would-be passengers, saying they are "fighting for our freedom."

On Wednesday morning, ABC News reported, flights at the airport resumed.

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The best umbrella strollers you can buy

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  • An umbrella stroller is a smart investment to make. Once your child needs a sippy-cup holder and footrest, it's time to purchase an umbrella stroller.
  • When it comes to choosing the best umbrella stroller for you and your family, there are a few different criteria to consider, including weight, folding ability, and maneuverability.
  • The Maclaren Triumph Stroller is a well-made umbrella stroller with a variety of features that is guaranteed to last through multiple kids.

An umbrella stroller is a smart investment to make when it comes to buying baby products. Once your child needs a sippy-cup holder and footrest, it's time to purchase an umbrella stroller.

From the moment I used my first umbrella stroller on a family holiday, I've been hooked. They are lightweight and fold up easily. You can store them in places like the trunk, the back seat of your car, or in an overhead luggage bin. And if your home is short on space, they fit in smaller closets without taking up too much room.

Also, at a certain point, often around the 6-month mark, you just won't need a larger stroller. Once your little one is walking, they'll often want to explore rather than be confined to a stroller. Having a lightweight umbrella stroller will ensure you're not lugging around a heavy buggy while trying to chase down an energetic toddler.

When it comes to choosing the best stroller for you and your family, there are a few different criteria to consider:

  • Weight: The lighter, the better
  • Quality: You want them to last through multiple kids and trips
  • Folding ability: Nothing is worse than struggling with both a toddler and a stroller
  • Maneuverability: How easily it handles different terrain
  • Cost: Your budget

Here are the best umbrella strollers you can buy:

The best overall

The Maclaren Triumph Stroller is a well-made umbrella stroller with a variety of features that is guaranteed to last through multiple kids.

When it comes to an umbrella stroller, my top pick is the Maclaren Triumph. Overall, it offers everything you could need, including a five-point safety harness, expandable hood with built-in sun visor, storage pocket, carry strap, shopping basket, and removable seat cushions. You can also purchase accessories like a parent organizer and cup holder.

The Triumph weighs in at a mere 11 pounds, thanks to its aluminum construction, which makes it convenient to take almost anywhere. Despite being lightweight, it can handle children up to 55 pounds. I've used it for my 4-year-old without any problem, and I love that both my toddler and 4-year-old are comfortable riding in its reclining seat and over a variety of terrain — the Triumph's shock-absorbing four-wheel suspension makes it a versatile stroller that travels well both on city streets and through the park.

Maclaren also provides a lifetime guarantee. I think this says a lot about the quality of the strollers they produce and how confident they feel about their products. My only criticism is that the Triumph is sometimes hard to fold up.

While the Triumph is for ages 6 months and up, Maclaren has an umbrella stroller to fit any age. The Techno Arc is a full-featured stroller for both newborns and toddlers.

Other reviewers love the Maclaren too. The Bump named it the best lightweight stroller, and Babylist named it one of the best lightweight strollers of 2019, noting that it's "light as a feather."

Pros: Lifetime warranty, exceptional maneuverability, sun protection, lightweight

Cons: For 6-plus months, hard to fold up sometimes



The best on a budget

The Summer Infant 3D Lite Convenience Stroller is super light, easy to fold up, and budget-friendly.

If you're like me, you'll own a few different strollers in your lifetime. As your kids grow, your needs change. But this can be hard on the pocketbook. Sometimes you don't need all the bells and whistles but rather something that works at a price you can afford. 

The Summer Infant 3D Lite Convenience Stroller is the top pick on Amazon for lightweight umbrella strollers. And for good reason: It's easy to push and maneuver, and the price is reflective of what you're getting. It weighs in at 13 pounds and has a durable, compact design that holds children from birth to 50 pounds. You can take it around the neighborhood or on a plane where it can be easily stored in the overhead baggage compartment thanks to its secure fold-up capability.

One feature I loved was that the seat back lays almost flat, so your kid can nap on the go. It also has a five-point harness, anti-shock front wheels, and a storage basket. Other parents love this stroller too. With nearly 2,500 reviews on Amazon, it has an overall rating of 4.3 stars out of 5. However, some of the reviews note that the stroller is not great for larger children and the cupholder is too small. 

Pros: Affordable, compact, easy to fold up

Cons: Not comfortable for larger toddlers, small cupholder



The best for travel

The GB Pockit Lightweight Stroller is the perfect travel stroller for most parents. 

When it comes to traveling with kids, you're going to be lugging a lot of stuff. One thing you don't want to carry is a heavy, bulky stroller. If you're going to need a stroller to get your child through the airport, on a bus or train, or even over a curb or across cobblestone streets, you will want one that is easy to lift and can comfortably contain a child.

The Pockit Lightweight Stroller is a light, compact stroller. In fact, it was named the world's most compact stroller by the 2014 Guinness World Records. I didn't even know they had awards like this for strollers, but I can see why the Pockit won. In just two steps, it folds into a convenient-to-carry 11.8 inches by 7 inches by 13.8 inches and weighs 9.5 pounds. 

When the stroller folds down, it can fit under a seat or in an overhead luggage bin — so you don't have to check the stroller in when you get to the airport. The minimalist Pockit has an adjustable harness, canopy, and is made for kids 6 months to 55 pounds. 

Both Fatherly and What to Expect named it one of their favorite strollers, and with over 950 reviews on Amazon and 4.3-stars overall, it's clear others see it as an ideal choice for family travel.

Pros: Super lightweight and compact, easy to fold, can be stored in overhead compartment

Cons: Not for newborns, limited features in comparison to other travel strollers



The best for multiple babies

The Delta Children LX Side by Side Tandem Umbrella Stroller is a smart budget pick for multiple kids. 

As a mom with two kids 15 months apart, I've used my fair share of double strollers. There comes a time that you need one that's easy to lift. The Delta LX Side by Side Tandem Umbrella Stroller is only 19 pounds. This weight for a double stroller is impressive — other double strollers can weigh twice that without the kids and snacks added.

Even though the Delta weighs much less than other double strollers, it still offers a basket for storage, comfy recline, and sun protection. Although the umbrella is small and some reviewers commented about needing to buy a larger one, this stroller is so budget-friendly that the added expense still makes it a competitive option.

Also, if you're traveling with two kids to Disneyland, you'll probably want something compact, travel-friendly, and easy to push for extended periods, and this stroller meets Disney size requirements. While a single stroller might work for some families with multiple kids (one wants to walk while the other one rides), if you're out with the kids all day, at some point, you'll want (or need) the option to push both. 

When it comes to double umbrella strollers, the Delta Children's LX is by far one of the most popular choices. On Amazon, it has more than 1,100 reviews, averaging out to 4.2 stars. 

If you want a double umbrella stroller with more features, try the ZOE XL2 Best Double Stroller. It's definitely a runner-up in this category. 

Pros: Lightweight double stroller, affordable, easy to push, compact, folds up nicely

Cons: Small sunshade, cheaper materials



The best to splurge on

The BabyZen YoYo Stroller is a well-made umbrella stroller with all the bells and whistles. 

If you want to splurge on an umbrella stroller, the BabyZen YoYo Stroller won't disappoint. When I first saw this stroller, my heart beat a little faster, and I knew I needed to take it for a spin. With its sleek and compact appearance, I could already hear it whispering down the street supported by its four-wheel suspension.

The BabyZen YoYo is an all-in-one stroller appropriate from 6 months up to 35 pounds, yet it's so compact that it folds up into a bag that is 20 inches by 17.5 inches by 7 inches and can be stored in an overhead bin. Traveling families benefit from its ease of use, light weight (13 pounds), and overall quality.

This stroller features a frame that you can customize to fit most car seats and includes an extendable canopy, storage basket, rain cover, carry strap, and padded seat. It also has a travel bag for easy carrying, ride-along for a toddler, parasol, rain cover, and leg rest.

BabyGearLab named it the best lightweight stroller. The only downside is that it's expensive, but if you want an exceptional umbrella stroller with tons of accessory options, BabyZen fits the bill.

Pros: Made to last, compact, travel-friendly, tons of accessories, easy to wash

Cons: Expensive



7 brands that make sustainable jeans using organic cotton and eco-friendly production methods

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  • On average, it takes 1,500 liters (about 396 gallons) of water to produce a single pair of jeans.
  • Along with the massive amount of pesticides used to grow cotton and the energy consumption in factories, jeans are one of the least eco-friendly clothing items to produce.
  • As consumers become more concerned with how the products they buy affect the environment, brands are continually finding new ways to make jeans more sustainably.
  • Below you'll find seven brands using eco-friendly materials like organic cotton and sustainable production methods that use less water, energy, and toxic chemicals. You'll find familiar faces like Levi's along with relative newcomers like Warp + Weft

The way I see it, jeans are the cornerstone of any wardrobe worth having. People of all ages, styles, professions, and income levels wear them, but as common as the popular pant style is, they're actually rather harmful to the environment. 

From the pesticides and insecticides used to grow cotton to the massive amounts of water, energy, and chemicals used to process the materials and turn them into denim, jeans rank as one of the least eco-friendly clothing items to make. According to Everlane, it takes about 1,500 liters (that's roughly 396 gallons) of water to produce a single pair of jeans.

Realistically, those stats aren't going to prevent anyone from buying jeans. But as responsible consumers, we can do our part by shopping brands that value sustainability in their production methods. So, to point you in the right direction, we rounded up seven brands that are making jeans more sustainably by implementing less wasteful manufacturing techniques and more effective recycling programs. 

From startups like Frank And Oak and Outerknown to legacy brands like Levi's, you won't have a problem finding denim with high-impact style and low-impact everything else.

7 brands making sustainable denim:

Everlane

Learn more about Everlane denim and shop for men and women here

Everlane has always been about transparency. In addition to prioritizing ethical labor practices, it has made sustainability a major tenet of it its production process.

You'll find apparel made from recycled plastic in the ReNew Collection along with what the brand calls the "world's lowest-impact sneakers" from its shoe line, Tread. But jeans are another area Everlane has made huge strides in as far as sustainability goes. 

The jeans are made in Saitex, the world's cleanest denim factory. The facility recycles 98% of its water and uses clean energy. After the water is recycled, Everlane's jeans use 0.4 liters of water compared to the whopping 1,500 liters of water per pair when using traditional production methods.



Outerknown S.E.A. Jeans

Shop Outerknown S.E.A. Jeans here

Founded by professional surfer Kelly Slater, Outerknown is self-described as "For the people and the planet." The brand makes every decision with the highest regard for people that manufacture their products and planet on which they're produced.

Outerknown's S.E.A. Jeans are made with 100% organic cotton and are also produced in Saitex's clean factories. Despite putting a lot of focus on being eco-friendly, Outerknown didn't cut any corners in terms of quality — and the brand fully stands behind its products with a lifetime guarantee.

If your S.E.A. Jeans ever wear or break, you can send them back and Outerknown will repair or replace them for free.



Warp + Weft

Shop Warp + Weft jeans here

Founded by Sarah Ahmed, Warp + Weft has made an impact on the apparel industry with its ultra-inclusive range of sizes and inseams, but it's also touted as the world's cleanest vertically integrated denim company (meaning it owns its own factory).

Since the brand's launch in 2017, they've sold more than 477,000 pairs of jeans and saved more than 572.4 million gallons of water. 

To be completely transparent about its manufacturing process, Warp + Weft gives a look inside its factory, highlighting elements like responsibly sourced cotton, eco-friendly dye, water-saving techniques, and solar power.

Read more: Warp + Weft makes women's jeans in sizes 00-24 for under $100 



Levi's

Shop all jeans at Levi's here

In 2010, Levi's launched the Better Cotton Initiative, which trains farmers to use less water, pesticides, insecticides, and synthetic fertilizers when growing cotton plants. Currently, more than 20% of the cotton Levi's uses — not just for its denim, but for its apparel as well — is qualified as Better Cotton, and they're rapidly growing that percentage. By 2020, the brand hopes to use cotton from sustainable sources in 100% of its products.

In terms of manufacturing, Levi's Water < Less techniques have done a lot to benefit the environment. So far, Levi's has saved more than 3 billion liters of water and recycled more than 2 billion liters of water. To date, more than 67% of Levi's products are made with Water < Less techniques and by 2020, the goal is to increase that to 80%.

The brand also recently teamed up with Cotton's Blue Jeans Go Green program to save old denim from landfills by turning it into insulation for homes and buildings. 



Taylor Stitch Organic '68 Denim

Shop Taylor Stitch Organic '68 Denim here

When Taylor Stitch first started producing its signature '68 Denim in 2011, the brand teamed up with Cone Mills in Greensboro, North Carolina. By relying on the legendary cotton textile company, Taylor Stitch was guaranteed the highest quality American-made selvedge denim for its jeans — but when Cone Mills closed doors to its last White Oak plant and the existing supply finally ran out, Taylor Stitch went back to the drawing board with the goal to reproduce the jeans to be more sustainable and better than before.

After spending more than a year looking for the right materials and manufacturer, Taylor Stitched collaborated with ISKO mill, the world's largest producer of denim in the world, and re-released the '68 Denim — this time using 100% organic cotton (no pesticides) and sustainable production methods that use far less water, energy, and chemicals.

If you love traditional selvedge denim (like myself), the Taylor Stitch Organic '68 Denim will give you the same exact look and feel you're after — and you won't feel bad about wearing them.

Read more: Taylor Stitch recreated its popular $148 Selvedge jeans using 100% organic cotton and sustainable production methods

 

 

 



Frank And Oak

Shop Frank And Oak denim here

In 2012, childhood friends Ethan Song and Hicham Ratnani founded Frank And Oak with the simple goal of helping men dress better with affordably priced clothing. After far exceeding its initial goal, the brand launched a women's line and set out to actively reduce its carbon footprint — and denim is one of its main areas of focus.

By teaming up with Hydro-Less Laundry, an eco-certified factory in Dubai, Frank And Oak's denim production uses 79% less energy, 50% fewer chemicals, and 95% less water than traditional manufacturing techniques. While its conservation efforts are comparable to other brands making sustainable jeans, Frank And Oak stands out with its affordable price.

Regardless of what fit or wash you choose, you can get a pair of Frank And Oak jeans for $89.50 or less. 

Readmore: We reviewed Frank And Oak's high-quality sustainable jeans for men and women



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Back in February, J.Crew (and its sister brand Madewell) teamed up with Fair Trade USA, a non-profit organization that helps brands create better working conditions for employees and implement environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.

In doing so, both J.Crew and Madewell launched their first Fair Trade Certified denim collections. Also made in Saitex factories, the jeans use 75% less water, 65% fewer chemicals, and less energy. 

Beyond the sustainability benefits, J.Crew and Madewell's jeans provide Saitex factory workers with benefits, equal pay for women, and additional donations to support infrastructure in their local communities in Vietnam. 

And if you've got old jeans that you no longer want or need, you can donate them to J.Crew and they'll work with nonprofits that turn them into housing insulation that can be used by organizations like Habitat for Humanity.

Read more: J.Crew and Madewell's Fair Trade Certified Denim is good for employees and the environment — here's how



A pristine 'Bond Car' 1965 Aston Martin DB5 fitted with working gadgets could sell for up to $6 million at Monterey — take a closer look

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1965 Aston Martin DB5

  • James Bond's 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is going up for auction at RM Sotheby's "An Evening with Aston Martin" on August 15 as part of the Monterey auction week.
  • The car is fitted with fully-functioning gadgets such as two hidden front-facing machine guns in the fenders and bulletproof windows from its time as a promotion prop for the Bond movie, "Thunderball."
  • Sotheby's projects the car will fetch upwards of $6 million dollars at the auction.
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Super-spy James Bond's 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is up for auction this week, and it could be yours — bulletproof windows and all.

The auctioneer estimates the car to sell between $4 to $6 million when the hammer finally falls during its "An Evening with Aston Martin" event on August 15 as part of the 2019 Monterey auctions in Monterey, California.

After all, it's the "most famous car in the world" according to auctioneer RM Sotheby's, quoting author Dave Worrall, who wrote a book on the car.

The DB5 had its 10 minutes and 21 seconds of fame in the Oscar-winning 1964 film "Goldfinger" starring Sean Connery as James Bond, according to Leasing Options. It was then used again in "Thunderball" with the additional fitting of a jet pack in the trunk and rear-firing water cannons. Bond movie production company Eon Productions also purchased two more DB5s for "Thunderball" promotional uses, which is how this example came into existence.

Two almost identical DB5s were built and loaned to Eon Productions with fictional MI6 Q-Branch specifications for the "Goldfinger." One was used for stunt driving, and the other for interior and close-up shots. The second was fitted with gadgets such as a Browning .30 caliber machine gun on each fender, wheel-hub mounted tire-slashers, a bulletproof screen, in-dash radar tracking scopes, smoke screen dispensers, passenger-seat ejection system, a hidden compartment under the driver's seat, and more.

These gadgets in this car still fully-functioning as they were built by Aston Martin itself to be more durable. The vehicle being auctioned is one of the three surviving DB5s used by Eon.

The success of "Goldfinger" translated to success for Aston Martin. DB5 sales surged after the release of the film, according to Sotheby's. 

"These DB5s are amazing – I remember the Furka Pass tire shredding as well as the promotional events with these cars – they have become increasingly iconic since Goldfinger and Thunderball, in fact, I bought a very fine DB5 myself relatively recently," Connery said in a prepared statement for Sotheby's.

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The DB5s purchased for Thunderball were sold by Eon in 1969. This example changed hands three times, and was featured in a car museum in Tennessee for 35 years, Sotheby's says. The historical vehicle has since been restored, refinished, and refurbished to Aston Martin Heritage's standards for this year's auction.

"No other car in history has played a more important leading role on film and in pop culture than the Aston Martin DB5," said RM Sotheby's Car Specialist Barney Ruprecht in a prepared statement.

"The DB5 is the iconic cornerstone of a marketing relationship that still exists to this day—with the model's collectible status rooted largely in its 007 fame—and we look forward to exciting car and film enthusiasts alike in the lead up to the auction."

SEE ALSO: Bugatti's new $18.7 million hypercar was purchased by an anonymous buyer, making it the most expensive new car ever sold

Two DB5's were made for the 1964 James Bond film "Goldfinger", but only one of them was fitted with the gadgets. The other was used for stunts.



The car was featured in "Goldfinger" for 10 minutes and 21 seconds. It was also used in "Thunderball" with the addition of a jet pack and water cannons. Two more DB5s were also ordered for "Thunderball" promotional uses, one of which is the car for sale now.



The car still has a large collection of fully-functioning gadgets, including bulletproof windows, dual machine guns, an ejector seat, a tracking display, a smokescreen, and tire slashers.



The DB5 is one of two car types fitted with Bond gadgets designed by special effects expert John Stears.

Stears also worked special effects for films like "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" and "The Mask of Zorro", according to IMBD.



The car was restored, refinished, and refurbished by Aston Martin-approved Roos Engineering.



It will be auctioned at RM Sotheby's "An Evening with Aston Martin" on August 15 during the Monterey auction, where it will likely sell for millions of dollars.



The historical vehicle was on display in the lobby of Sotheby’s York Avenue global headquarters in New York for July.



My go-to travel shoes for the last 3 months are these Keds slip-on sneakers

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  • My favorite pair of sneakers from iconic shoe brand Keds isn't what you'd expect. It's the casual, athleisure-inspired Studio Jumper (from $44.80). 
  • I've worn these knit, pull-on sneakers every time I've traveled in the last three months. They feel comfortable and supportive, and their simple, low-profile look makes them a versatile closet staple. 
  • They're also lightweight, so even when they're in my bag all day or I've spent the entire day walking, I never feel weighed down. 

Choosing what shoes to wear can sometimes feel like choosing what to watch on Netflix. Despite all your intentions to try something new or take a risk, you end up falling back on the usual pick. 

During the last few months, my shoe fallback has been the Keds Studio Jumper. Being a fallback isn't a bad thing. It means you're quality and you're reliable. If you plan on being on your feet all day, these are exactly the traits you want from a shoe. 

keds studio jumper

The athleisure-inspired Studio Jumpers are a departure from the usual style that made Keds famous, the Champion Originals. With their foot-hugging, sock-like fit, criss-cross elastic bands, and clean white midsole, they more closely resemble something Adidas or Nike might make, and my friends are always surprised to learn they're actually from Keds. 

They're definitely in style, and Keds has also been careful about color choices, releasing them in light and pretty colors: gray (the ones I own), peach, and white

In a world where it's increasingly acceptable to wear sporty-casual sneakers to the office, a club, and dinner, it's not too surprising that these sneakers tempt me every morning before I leave my apartment. I've been taking maybe too much advantage of their versatility as of late, wearing them to work, weekend hangouts in the city, and especially while traveling. 

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They're great for traveling because of they go with everything and are accepted almost everywhere, and they're really comfortable. 

The Studio Jumpers have a cushion-y foam footbed, with neoprene padding at the heels for added support and comfort. The knit uppers are stretchy and breathable, while the lining contains cooling technology and moisture control. They're my number-one choice for all-day walking and travels not only because of this comfort and support, but also because of their light weight and ease of wear. 

The slim shape doesn't take up too much space or weight in my bag, and when I put them on, it's as easy as pulling them on — no laces or zippers. The front and back tabs make the process even quicker. 

Thanks to the sneakers' comfort and versatility, choosing what shoes to wear or pack for a trip is the least stressful part of my day. I know my feet will feel snug and cushioned regardless of how many miles I walk, while their low-key style pairs well with jeans and dresses alike. With all the extra time and energy I now have, maybe I can finally invest my attention in picking out a new Netflix show. 

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We drove an $87,000 Jaguar I-PACE to see how it compares with a $57,500 Tesla Model 3 and a $150,000 Model X — here's the result (TSLA)

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This is going to be a slightly unusual comparison, but it isn't my fault.

As I've noted before, Tesla has a segmentation problem. Here at Business Insider, when we want to match up compact crossover SUVs, we can find two similar vehicles from different brands. But when it comes to all-electric cars, it's a different story.

The Tesla Model 3, for example, could take on the Chevy Bolt — and I have compared the vehicles. But the Bolt is more of a mass-market long-range EV, while the Model 3's only arrived in a sub-$40,000 form earlier this year (the cheapest version you can now order is the $39,000 standard-range-plus trim, with rear-wheel-drive). So you have to point out that the available Model 3 leans toward being a premium car.

A larger issue is that because Tesla is selling only three vehicles and has to tweak them in various ways — amenities, self-driving system, total range — to serve buyers at different economic levels, it's challenging to manage good direct comparisons with anybody else's cars.

Making matters even trickier is the arrival of a bunch of EVs from luxury automakers over the next few years: the Porsche Taycan, the Audi E-Tron, the Mercedes EQC, and so on. Everybody is kind of doing their own thing.

The Jaguar I-PACE, which we sampled last year, is a case in point. The Tesla vehicle it should match up against is the forthcoming Model Y crossover, but that isn't yet being produced. Still, the I-PACE is on sale, so if you're shopping electric, chances are you'll give it a look.

So here's the idea: I'll compare the Jag with the Model 3, which is cheaper, and the Model X, which is pricier. I know which vehicle I like best, but I'll try to set it up so you can make the best choice for your needs.

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First up: the 2019 Jaguar I-PACE EV400 HSE in "Corris gray." The 2019 Jaguar I-PACE starts at $69,500, while the top-spec HSE variant starts at $80,500. With options and fees, our test car came to $86,720.

Read the review.



Jaguars are supposed to be beautiful cars. The I-PACE looks nice. But beautiful? Not in my book. However, it is poised, powerful, and sleek.

"The I-PACE utilizes a design principle called cab forward, which pushes the cabin towards the front of the car while moving the wheels to the far corners," Ben Zhang said when he reviewed the vehicle.



The leaping cat is front and center.



MEOW!!!

"Unlike most EVs, the I-PACE retains a traditional front grille," Zhang said in his review. "However, it's not merely for show." The grille has radiators to cool components like the battery pack, he said.



Aerodynamics, to a large degree, dictated the I-PACE's shape. Designer Ian Callum has certainly created a crisp flow with this vehicle, which, after all, is a versatile hatchback, not a sports car.

The "chiseled look" is "to help optimize aerodynamics," Zhang wrote in his review.



The cargo area, however, could be better. And while there is a front trunk, or "frunk," it's so small that it isn't terribly useful.

"Open up the rear hatch and you'll find 25 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats," Zhang wrote, adding that "cargo capacity expands to 51 cubic feet if you fold the rear seats down."

"Cargo space is only adequate and puts the compact I-PACE on par with sub-compact crossovers like the Honda HR-V and Nissan Rogue Sport/Qashqai," he said.

We'll see why this matter when we get to the Teslas.



Jaguar says the I-PACE can charge from dead to 80% using a 100-kilowatt DC fast charger in 40 minutes. You use this Mode 2 universal charger cable.

"The I-PACE is powered by a pair of permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors located on each of the car's axles," Zhang wrote, adding: "They draw power from a 90-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack. Together, they produce 394 horsepower and 512 pound-feet of torque. According to Jaguar, the I-PACE can sprint from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 124 mph."

He wasn't impressed with the charging options.

"Jaguar, like the rest of the mainstream auto industry, depends on third-party firms to provide charging infrastructure," he said. "In this case, it's ChargePoint. While ChargePoint does have a fair number of charging locations, few of them are Tesla Supercharger-style fast chargers." He added that the ChargePoint app was "unintuitive with poor functionality."



The interior is where the I-PACE shines. As we'll see, the Teslas are nice. But the I-PACE — our test car came in glorious ivory — is simply stunning, the best we've experienced in an electric vehicle.



The instruments are not an essay in minimalism, but they are smartly laid out and accented beautifully with brushed metal, carbon fiber, and wood.



The weak spot here is Jaguar Land Rover's InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, which has never been one of our favorites.

"We find the user interface to be a bit too complex and not nearly as easy to use as we'd like," Zhang wrote, though "it's very crisply rendered and attractively designed."

It does get done all the jobs it needs to get done, from navigation to audio to Bluetooth device pairing, alongside USB/AUX inputs.



On to the Tesla Model 3, in brilliant "red multi-coat." We've sampled the car in two versions: the $57,500 Model 3 Long Range in Premium trim with rear-wheel drive, and the $78,000 Performance trim with all-wheel drive.

Read the review of the long-range RWD Model 3.



The Model 3 is a sharp set of wheels, designed by Tesla's Franz von Holzhausen to embody forward thinking without taking any wild and crazy chances.



Unlike the I-PACE, the Model 3 has no grille — just a smooth nose cone.



The Tesla logo is among the auto world's newest. It has a ways to go before it can challenge the leaping cat.



The roof is a continuous curve of glass, with a fastback rear hatch/trunk culminating in a crisp spoiler. The recessed door handles and the window trim are the only significant chrome on the Model 3.



If you combine the rear cargo area ...



... and the Model 3's frunk, you get 15 cubic feet of space. Not grand, but fairly good for a sedan.



The Model 3 stores its juice in a 75-kWh battery pack and has access to Tesla's Supercharger DC fast-charging network. A full recharge takes about an hour, and the long-range Model 3 is good for 310 miles.

The Model 3 also has regenerative braking, which can be customized to be heavy or light. Heavy acts almost like an engine brake and permits the driver to actively brake much less frequently than with a gas vehicle while recharging the battery. Light mitigates the sense that the Model 3 is tugging when coasting.

For what it's worth, the Model 3 I tested lacked a Ludicrous or Insane mode — the default is quick acceleration. But you can switch that to Chill Mode, which dials it back. And I did. Chill is considerably easier to live with.

But if you must step on it, the 0-60 dash happens in about five seconds.



You have to be a minimalist to love the Model 3's interior. The leatherette upholstery is animal-free, and the flash is ... well, there isn't any ...



... unless you opt for the white interior, which I sampled on the Performance version of the Model 3. It's impressive.



Almost all Model 3 functions are controlled with this central touchscreen and a pair of trackballs on the steering wheel. This takes some getting used to, but once you do, the Model 3, with no instrument panel, provides a serene driving experience.

The Model 3 is also equipped to provide the latest version of Autopilot, Tesla's semi-self-driving technology. Autopilot is superb — its only real challenger for consumer autonomy is Cadillac's superior highway-only hands-free system, Super Cruise. But I must admit I like driving Teslas so much that I underuse Autopilot.

For what it's worth, Tesla's in-house audio system is marvelous.



Finally, the Model X, in a glossy black. Our fully loaded loaner was a P100D version — with the largest battery pack, all-wheel drive, and a third row of seats. It tipped the cost scales at about $150,000.

We've taken the Model X on two road trips.



The showstopper with the Model X is, of course, those falcon-wing doors.



The Model X, designwise, is my least favorite Tesla. That said, it's also Tesla's most futuristic vehicle. It looks like a spacecraft for the road.



"P100D" signifies a Performance variant of the Model X with a 100-kWh battery pack and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. In Ludicrous Mode, the 0-60 time is supposed to be about three blistering seconds.



Overall, the Model X has almost 90 cubic feet of available cargo space.



The frunk is big — the Model X swallowed up everything five people and a dog needed for a weekend on the road.



The 100-kWh battery pack is Tesla's largest. It serves up 290 miles of range, and like the Model 3, the Model X can use the Supercharger network.

According to Tesla, some owners of the Model S or Model X received 400 kWh of complimentary Supercharger credits every year, which equates to roughly 1,000 miles of driving (they had to order their vehicles last year). If the owner uses up the free allotment, they can purchase additional credits.

Model 3 owners do not receive free Supercharger credits and must pay to use the network. Prices for Supercharger use are set based on the station's state or country.



The huge central touchscreen doesn't control as much as the Model 3's screen, but it is the Model X's nerve center.

The navigation system integrates with the charging algorithms, so you can sort of hop from Supercharger to Supercharger and let the Model X tell you how long to recharge.



Verdict? For me, the best of the three is ... the Model 3! But it can't be all things to all people.

I have to give it to the Jaguar I-PACE, which is my runner-up — and a better vehicle in many respects: more luxurious, more suave, lots of fun to drive.

The Model X is kind of sui generis. On paper, it's the winner. But on paper, it also costs much more.

As for the Model 3, "there is no better vehicle of this type at this price that I believe I could currently buy," I said in my review.

"What's really so hypnotically and addictively compelling about the Model 3 is how many great ideas have been crammed into one automobile," I said. "This is a car that's absolutely bursting with thought, about the present and the future — and the distant future. Those ideas are overwhelmingly optimistic."

The Jag has ideas, but there aren't as many as in the Model 3 (even though the Jag, in the end, drives better). And while the Model X has plenty of ideas, they aren't as good as the Model 3's.

If you need space for a family, the Model X is a better choice — though clearly you have to be prepared to take out a second mortgage.

The I-PACE is far more traditionally luxurious than then Model 3, and it's a proper crossover. If a premium vibe matters to you, the Jag is absolutely worth it.

But for me, the best of these all-electric trendsetters is the Model 3.




These children's slip-on sneakers have a cult-like following, and my kids live in them all summer and early fall

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The Native Shoes Jefferson Classic Slip On

  • Native Jefferson slip-on sneakers ($35 to $40 for toddler and children's sizes) are the only shoes your children will need all summer and early fall.
  • They are shock-absorbent, odor-resistant, handwashable, and come in an assortment of colors and treatments.
  • They are also easy for the youngest of children to put on and take off.
  • My children literally live in them — and love them.

I am one of those parents who don't like buying multiple pairs of shoes for my children each season. After all, their feet grow like weeds, and what fits them this summer certainly won't make it over three-quarters of their feet in 365 days.

When I was a first-time mom, I didn't know what shoes to get my young son during spring and summer months. I bought him a pair of slip-on tennis shoes, but they were too hot. I bought him some flip-flops, but he couldn't walk in them. Also, a pair of loafers, but they weren't exactly comfortable.

And the warmer weather usually translates to the beach, splash pads and sandboxes, therein lies another problem. Who wants to put shoes or socks back on sandy feet?

Enter Native Jefferson slip-on sneakers.

I started noticing them everywhere — at the shoe store, the playground, the beach. So many kids were wearing the rubber-looking footwear. What was so special about this plastic shoe that had amassed it a cult-like following? I had to find out myself.

My review

I purchased a pair of grey Native Jefferson slip-on sneakers for my son. I wanted a versatile color that would match all of his clothes, so I opted for the light grey color. However, since then we have purchased bolder colors and patterns. 

My son loved them immediately.

First off, he (and I) loved that he could put them on and take them off himself, which gave him a sense of autonomy. There are no fussy laces or Velcro straps — they are just a simple slip-on. 

I was a little worried that a rubber shoe would be uncomfortable, but his experience was the complete opposite. Other sneakers tend to cut into his feet, but the Natives haven't done that.

The shoes are surprisingly supportive — at least as supportive as your average slip-on. Even if you buy them a little too big, they somehow manage to almost suction themselves onto the feet and actually stay on, unlike most sandals, which tend to easily slip off. This means that my son is able to wear them for any activity, from scootering or riding his bike around the neighborhood to sports if need be.

Obviously, they are rubber so expect to see a little tread wear-and-tear. In other words, by the end of the season, don't expect them to make it to your hand-me-down pile.

Now, another awesome thing about the Native Jefferson sneakers is that my son's feet never overheat when he is wearing them. Because they are ventilated, he can wear them on the hottest of days without experiencing sweaty, hot feet, and that means no more stinky slip-ons!

The Native Shoes

Okay, now on to the dreaded sandbox — or the beach. You know how kids sometimes forget to take their shoes off when they walk in sand and it gets stuck everywhere? Well, you will never have that problem with these shoes. Or how about when your kids manage to take their shoes off pre-sand but naturally their feet end up all sandy, dirty and gross? Who wants to put a regular shoe on that? This is no problem with the Jefferson shoes. Just toss them on those dirty feet and rinse them off later.

Did I mention these bad boys are great in the water as well? Native Jefferson sneakers are a perfect match for the sprayground, trudging around creeks or rivers, or even splashing in puddles on rainy days (just be prepared to clean some dirty feet later).

Whatever the activity, you kid will never have to take them off. 

Whenever the shoes look like they have seen better days, I just toss them in the sink and scrub them with a little dish soap.

My daughter loves them, too, especially because they have a glitter style that she said makes her feel like a princess. 

The fine print

  • Native Jefferson sneakers are made out of injection-molded EVA and feature a rubber rand and toe.
  • They are handwashable, odor-resistant, and shock-absorbant.
  • They are available in more than 75 colors as well as contrast, marbled, and print treatments in sizes 1 to 12.
  • And yes, they are available for adults too!

The bottom line

Native Jefferson slip-on sneakers are our go-to warm-weather-season shoes.

I buy at least one new pair for each of my children every season. It is always fun taking them to pick out a pair and see what fun color or pattern they choose. They enjoy wearing them all summer long, and once the weather cools down, they are always a little bummed to go back to their "normal" shoes.

If you are looking for a late spring, summer, early fall, or vacation shoe, definitely invest in a pair of these sneakers. You won't regret it, and your kids will be converts in no time at all.

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I toured a Jackson Hole dude ranch where people pay more than $2,100 to try living like a cowboy for a week. Here's what it looks like.

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jackson hole dude ranch

  • Gros Ventre River Ranch is a dude ranch in the Jackson Hole valley in Wyoming.
  • Dude ranches, where guests can sleep in cabins or lodges, ride horses, and get a taste of modern cowboy life, are an important part of Jackson Hole culture.
  • At Gros Ventre, a six-night all-inclusive stay starts at $2,170 per person, and guests can go fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, rafting, and learn how to wrangle cattle.
  • On a recent trip to Jackson Hole, I spent an afternoon at Gros Ventre River Ranch.
  • After my visit to the ranch, which is tucked away in the mountains with no cell phone service and WiFi only in the main lodge, it was clear that the true luxury is seclusion and disconnecting from the world.
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Dude ranches, where guests can sleep in cabins or lodges, ride horses, and get a taste of modern cowboy life, are an important part of the culture in the Jackson Hole valley of Wyoming.

On a recent weekend trip to Jackson Hole, I spent an afternoon visiting Gros Ventre River Ranch, a dude ranch near the town of Kelly, Wyoming.

At Gros Ventre, a six-night all-inclusive stay starts at $2,170 per person and goes up to $4,100. Here's what life looks like on the ranch.

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Gros Ventre River Ranch is nestled in the Gros Ventre Mountains in the Jackson Hole valley in Wyoming.

I drove out to the dude ranch from Jackson on an afternoon in mid-July. It was about a 50-minute drive.

Dude ranches, where guests can sleep in cabins or lodges, ride horses, and get a taste of modern cowboy life, are an important part of culture in the Jackson Hole valley of Wyoming.



Gros Ventre is a working ranch, and its approximately 27 staff members all live on the ranch.

On a typical day, the wranglers will wake start work around 5:30 a.m. They catch and saddle the horses for the guests, put hay down for the horses, and clean the barn — and that's all before breakfast.

Then they lead a morning ride for guests, and after lunch, they lead an afternoon ride.



The 160-acre ranch accepts only 30 to 40 guests per week, which maintains the ranch's intimate vibe, Tori McGough, one of the ranch managers, told me.

Their guests come from around the US — "typically people trying to escape the heat in the South and Californians," McGough said — and internationally from places like London, Germany, France, and Australia. 

"People will book a year in advance," she said.



My first stop was the main lodge, which includes a kitchen, dining room, lounge, library, and a kid-friendly rec room with a pool table and board games.

Source: Gros Ventre River Ranch



The lodge was built in 1987 to resemble a typical Wyoming ranch home.

Source: Gros Ventre River Ranch



In the main lodge's lounge, guests can enjoy pre-dinner cocktails and appetizers.

Source: Gros Ventre River Ranch



And family-style meals are served in the dining room or on the deck.

Source: Gros Ventre River Ranch



The Gros Ventre River rushes by just behind the lodge.

Two miles of the river flow through the ranch, offering opportunities for fly fishing, rafting, and floating.

Private fly fishing lessons are included in the ranch's rate.



Gros Ventre River Ranch has three different types of accommodations. Guests can choose from four log cabins, four lodges, and a homestead house.

The four cabins are about 100 years old.

Each cabin has two rooms and can be rented out in its entirety or in part, with a configuration of one king-size bed or two twin-size beds.

Every room comes with a private bathroom, a portable food and drink cooler, electric blankets on the bed, a coffee maker, and an amenity basket.



Each of the cabins comes with a small shared deck.

Source: Gros Ventre River Ranch



The homestead house was once the ranch's main lodge.

Now, it's the ranch's ideal accommodation for groups or families, sleeping up to eight people. The rooms can also be rented out separately.

The standard room starts at $2,170 per person for six nights of double occupancy, and the house's premium suite starts at $2,795.



The ranch's expansive yard includes a fire pit, tables and chairs, and a small playground.

Source: Gros Ventre River Ranch



Because I was visiting on a Saturday afternoon right after checkout time, many of the accommodations were being cleaned — but I was still able to take a peek into one of the lodges.

The Sundance Lodge is tucked away in the trees, the farthest accommodations from the main lodge.



The lodge has two bedrooms, both of which come with a sofa, coffee table, and a dresser.

The twin beds can be converted into one king-size bed. Each bed has a feather comforter.



Each room has an en suite bathroom.



The kitchenette includes a four-burner stove, an oven, and a coffee maker.

There's also a washer and dryer in the lodge.



A small dining nook offers a place for morning coffee or snacks.

In the living area is a wood-burning stove.



The lodge's private deck offers views of the dramatic Teton Mountain Range.



In addition to activities like horseback riding, cattle penning, rafting, fishing, and hiking, guests can hang out and go swimming in the ranch's idyllic pond.

And bikes in assorted sizes are available for guests to use.



Across the road, you can find the barn and the penning area.

About 100 horses and 20 steers live on the ranch.



Here, guests can participate in sorting and penning cattle with instruction from the ranch's professional wranglers.

Source: Gros Ventre River Ranch



The ranch has a large collection of riding boots for guests to use.



Inside the barn, rows and rows of saddles line the walls.

On Saturdays, after guests check out and before the next guests arrive on Sunday, the wranglers clean and oil the saddles and bridles.



Out in the pasture, the cows looked at me curiously but didn't seem fazed by my presence.

On my way to go say hello to the cattle, which were out to pasture, a deer crossed my path.

Such animal friends are a common sighting on the ranch, I was told.

Moose, deer, bison, elk, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, and bald eagles have all been spotted on or around the ranch.



Some of the horses were also out to pasture.

While Saturdays are busy for the ranch staff, it's a day of rest for the horses.



McGough told me that one of the main perks of staying at Gros Ventre is its remote location and disconnection. There's no cell service at the ranch and no WiFi in the guest cabins, only in the main lodge.

Gros Ventre River Ranch was a contrast to the ultra-luxurious $975-a-night Amangani resort, which I'd visited earlier that day. While Gros Ventre is nearly an hour's drive from the town of Jackson, the hub of Jackson Hole, Amangani is less than a 10-minute drive.

And while there's no infinity pool or valet parking at Gros Ventre, it was clear after my visit that McGough has it exactly right: The true luxury at the ranch is its seclusion and the opportunity it offers for guests to disconnect. That leaves room for guests to enjoy what the ranch has to offer in the present moment, rather than posting the same infinity pool shot to Instagram that countless others have before.



This cleansing water removes my makeup and leaves my face squeaky clean — it doesn’t even require me to rinse afterward

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  • After a long day, sometimes washing your face can feel like more of a chore than an act of self care.
  • On days when I'm too tired to fully cleanse, I use the Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water ($32), which doesn't even require me to rinse after.
  • The formula uses cleansing, antibacterial, and moisturizing ingredients that leave my skin feeling squeaky clean and soft. It even removes my makeup in a few swipes.

I like to think of my nighttime skin-care routine as a way to wind down and wash away the day behind me. But sometimes I just can't be bothered. 

I'm sure many of you have been there too. You get home late and you're just so tired, the only thing you can think about is laying in bed and closing your eyes. The last thing you want to do is cleanse, tone, and moisturize. We all get lazy with our skin-care routines, but not washing your face after the day, especially if there's makeup on it, can really take its toll

My solution on days when I'm just too lazy to wash? Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water

While the name may be a little nondescript, the product is similar to a micellar water. But, it's one of the best variations I've tried, but I'm not surprised since I've enjoyed pretty much every product I've used from the brand so far.

In the past, the micellar waters I've tried have either left my face feeling oily or like I still needed to rinse. The Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean and simultaneously hydrated. 

Three standout ingredients include its proprietary "Hydrogen Bio Water," dead sea salt, and coconut water. Hydrogen Bio Water is the cleansing agent, acting similar to the micelles in micellar water — it's gentle on the skin, but gives a deep clean. Dead sea salt has antibacterial properties, which help really clean your skin beyond the surface. Lastly, coconut water — known for its moisturizing qualities — helps to soften and smooth the skin with some extra hydration. Beyond what it does include, this cleansing water is free of sulfates, parabens, and other harmful ingredients. 

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To use, I soak a cotton round with a few drops of the Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water. I swipe it across my face and gently around my eyes. Just one application is usually enough to take off almost all of my makeup. If I'm wearing a lot, though, I like to use two rounds to take off the makeup, and another swipe to further cleanse my fresh skin. Sometimes I use this strictly as a makeup remover and then follow up with a wash or some exfoliation. I've found the product is just as sufficient as a makeup remover as it is a full-face cleanser.

While it is pricey in my opinion, the bottle will last you a long time, and considering how potent it is, you don't need to use that much. 

Bottom line

My face always feels great after using this product— it's not tight, oily, or dry; it's just clean. I follow up with any serums, eye creams, and moisturizers I want and call it a night, heading to bed with a clean face, secretly feeling absolved from my own laziness.

Get the Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water, $32, at Sephora

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How to reactivate your Instagram account if you've temporarily disabled it

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If you use Instagram, chances are you're all too aware of just how addicting the social media app can become. 

Whether it's scrolling through the endless feed of accounts you follow or even meticulously documenting your meals, trips, and random day-to-day occurrences on your own feed, Instagram can quickly begin to take up way more of your time than it should. 

Because of this, you may eventually come to a point when you want to deactivate your account for a while so you can take a much-needed break. 

Thankfully, as easy as it is to deactivate your account temporarily, it's just as simple and straightforward to reactivate your Instagram account when you're ready to come back. 

It won't take more than a few seconds and doesn't even require any difficult steps. Here's what you need to do. 

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How to reactivate your Instagram account

1. On your iPhone or Android's home screen, locate and tap on the Instagram icon to open the app. 

2. On the login screen, enter the username and password of the account you wish to reactivate. 

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3. Click Login and you'll be brought to your feed and your account will have been restored to normal. 

It should be noted that Instagram suggests waiting a minimum of 24 hours after deactivating your Instagram account to reactivate it, as the deactivation process takes roughly a day to complete. 

In addition, you should be aware that while it's very simple to reactivate an Instagram account that's been temporarily deactivated, this is not the case with accounts that are deleted. 

The deletion process is permanent and cannot be reversed, so be sure that if you plan on returning to Instagram, you only disable your account rather than deleting it altogether.

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Alibaba billionaire Joseph Tsai is buying out the Brooklyn Nets in a $2.35 billion deal, and it's the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise

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Billionaire Alibaba cofounder Joseph Tsai is taking full ownership of the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Post reported.

To do so, Tsai will buy out Russian financier Mikhail Prokhorov's 51% stake in the team for $2.35 billion, according to the Post. That's the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise. The next-largest deals, Tilman Fertitta's 2017 purchase of the Houston Rockets and David Tepper's 2018 purchase of the Carolina Panthers, were both valued at $2.2 billion.

Tsai is also expected to take control of Barclays Center, the 19,000-seat arena in Downtown Brooklyn that the Nets call home, according to the New York Times.

Despite being ranked as the worst team in the NBA two years ago, the Nets are expecting a 10- to 15% increase in their revenue during the upcoming season after signing Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in July, per the Post

As Joe Barnathan at Forbes observes, the purchase creates an even wider lane for the Nets — and the NBA at large — to penetrate the basketball-hungry Chinese market. Not coincidentally, the Nets are set to play the Los Angeles Lakers in two pre-season games in China this October, first in Shanghai, then in Shenzhen.

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Brooklyn Nets' Caris LeVert (22) defends against Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York. Durant and Kyrie Irving gave the Nets two big victories in one night. In the first hours of free agency, the team added two of the best players available to a young roster that made the playoffs, giving them hope of not only contention for an NBA title, but to be the biggest basketball team in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

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Tsai, 55, made his fortune after cofounding Chinese online retailer Alibaba alongside the company's chairman Jack Ma in 1999. Tsai is Alibaba's second-largest shareholder, giving him a net worth of $9.5 billion, according to Forbes estimates. 

Tsai first invested in the team in 2017, purchasing a 49% stake for $1 billion, according to the Post. That deal gave Tsai the option to purchase the rest of the team in 2020. In May, Tsai also purchased New York-based women's basketball team the Liberty, the Times reported. The value of that deal is unknown.

Basketball teams are not an uncommon investment for billionaires. Microsoft billionaire Steve Ballmer owns the Los Angeles Clippers and cruise giant Carnival Corporation chairman Micky Arison controls the Miami Heat, Business Insider previously reported.

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