• Only nine teams still have a shot to make the College Football Playoff.
• We have ranked the nine teams based on which have the best shot to make the playoff.
• This week we have a new No. 1 team as Notre Dame now has the easiest path to the playoff.

Even though the College Football Playoff committee ranks 25 teams each week, there are only nine schools that still have a legit shot to be in college football's final four.

While the committee looked at what teams have done so far, we looked ahead at which teams have the easiest and most likely paths to making the final four.

Below, we ranked the nine remaining contenders based on who has the best chances to make the playoff.

9. UCF

Record: 10-0

Last week's result: Beat Cincinnati, 38-13

Playoff ranking: 9

Key games remaining: USF on the road and The American title game.

One thing to know: There is a path to the playoff for UCF, but here is what they need to happen: 1) Notre Dame loses to USC; 2) the winner of Michigan-Ohio State loses to Northwestern; 3) Georgia loses to Alabama; 4) Oklahoma loses to West Virginia or Texas; 5) Washington State loses to Washington or in the Pac-12 title game. That would leave Alabama and Clemson as playoff locks with UCF in the conversation for the final spots. Piece o' cake.

8. Washington State

Record: 10-1

Last week's result: Beat Arizona, 69-28

Playoff ranking: 8

Key games remaining: Washington at home and (if they beat the Huskies) a 3- or 4-loss team in the Pac-12 title game.

One thing to know: Wazzu deserves a better shot at the playoff than they have. Their issue is that they got on the radar too late in the season and now they don't have a chance to add any signature wins under the spotlight.

7. Ohio State

Record: 10-1

Last week's result: Beat Maryland, 52-51

Playoff ranking: 10

Key games remaining: Michigan at home and (if they beat the Wolverines) Northwestern in the Big Ten title game.

One thing to know: Ohio State is still behind Washington State and UCF in the ranking, but if they win out they would be adding two wins over ranked teams, including one currently in the playoff picture. That might not be enough to get them all the way into the top four, but they have a better path to getting into the conversation.

• Older workers in the US tend to make more money than younger workers, but the extent of the income gap between generations varies among states.
• Using Census Bureau data, Business Insider found out how much more baby boomers earned than millennials in each state.
• The gap between baby boomer and millennial income is biggest in Alaska and smallest in Iowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota.

Older workers tend to make more money than younger workers.

Business Insider recently analyzed individual-level data from the US Census Bureau's 2017 "American Community Survey" available from the Minnesota Population Center's Integrated Public Use Microdata Series and found the median total income among full-time, year-round employed workers in each state for three generational age groups: millennials (age 21 to 36 in 2017), Gen Xers (age 37 to 52), and baby boomers (age 53 to 71).

In all 50 states and Washington, DC, the median millennial made less money than the median Gen Xer or baby boomer, and in most states boomers earned more than their Gen X counterparts.

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While boomers made more money than millennials in every state, the extent of that age-based pay gap varied among the states, ranging from the median baby boomer making just 25% more than the median millennial in Iowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota, to a much larger 65% gap between the median boomer and the median millennial in Alaska.

Here's the percent difference between the median total income for full-time, year-round employed baby boomers and millennials in every state:

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• Romaine lettuce sales are down by more than $71 million so far in 2018, according to Nielsen data. 
• In April, the FDA linked romaine lettuce to an E. coli outbreak that left five people dead and sickened at least 210. 
• The E. coli outbreak sent romaine lettuce sales plummeting more than 40% in the weeks after the CDC told people to throw away all types of romaine. 
• On Tuesday, the CDC announced there is a new E. coli outbreak linked to romaine— and sales are set to drop once again as people toss their lettuce leading up to Thanksgiving Day.  

Romaine lettuce has had a horrific 2018. 

In April, the FDA revealed that romaine lettuce harvested in the Yuma, Arizona, region was contaminated with E. coli, in an outbreak that left five people dead and sickened at least 210. On Tuesday, the CDC announced there is a new E. coli outbreak linked to romaine, and that people, restaurants, and grocery stores needed to throw out any romaine they had purchased. 

Read more:The CDC tells people to stop eating romaine lettuce — again — after another E. coli outbreak sickens at least 32 people in 11 states

The first outbreak already decimated romaine sales earlier this year. The FDA first revealed that romaine had been linked to an E. coli outbreak on April 10, and it soon after advised people across the United States to stop consuming romaine lettuce in all forms. 

Romaine lettuce sales plummeted by 44.9% in the week ending on April 28 compared to the same period a year before, according to Nielsen data.

For the four weeks ending on May 19, sales were down 41.4% compared to the same period in 2017. That represents a drop of more than $16 million in sales within Nielsen-tracked channels. 

Romaine sales had already gotten off to a slow start in 2018, according to Nielsen data. In January, Consumer Reports was advising shoppers to avoid the lettuce, due to another E. coli outbreak that experts say is likely a precursor to the current outbreak, as the bacteria shares a genetic footprint. 

All in all, romaine lettuce sales dropped by more than 15% in the first 40 weeks of 2018, a period ending on November 3, compared to the same period in 2017. That accounts for more than $71 million in lost sales in Nielsen-tracked channels. 

If the earlier outbreak is the guide, things are only going to get worse. It's likely that sales will undergo another drop of more than 40% this week with the CDC advising against buying any type of romaine lettuce. Restaurants and grocery stores have already thrown out their romaine lettuce. This Thanksgiving Day, salads across the country will be romaine-free. 

However, even when romaine is declared safe again, sales are unlikely to immediately recover. The CDC declared romaine lettuce safe to eat in mid-May. However, romaine sales never turned positive in 2018 following the April outbreak, with sales compared to the same period from 2017 remaining in the red week after week. The week after the CDC announced romaine was safe to eat again, sales were down 27.8%.

Despite the rough year, Bill Marler, an attorney who specializes in food poisoning cases, says there's no clear reason why romaine has been at the center of two major E. coli outbreaks. 

"I think it's just, romaine's getting a bad draw," Marler said. "It could have just as easily happened to other kinds of lettuce or other types of leafy greens, such as spinach." 

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• White House senior advisor Ivanka Trump is under fire for sending hundreds of messages related to government affairs via a personal email account. 
• National security experts and even former Trump administration officials have accused the White House of hypocrisy in relation to its focus on Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server. 
• There are similarities between the two controversies, but also some key differences. 

White House senior advisor Ivanka Trump is under fire for sending hundreds of messages related to government affairs via a personal email account. 

The White House is now facing accusations of hypocrisy in relation to President Donald Trump's ongoing attempts to bring attention to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's controversial use of a private email server. 

There are similarities between the two controversies, but also some key differences. 

Ivanka reportedly sent hundreds of messages — many of them in violation of federal records rules — from her private email address to numerous White House aides, Cabinet officials, and assistants. This was apparently discovered by White House ethics officials as they reviewed emails as part of a public records lawsuit, The Washington Post reported.  

Ivanka was apparently not aware of the rules, despite the overwhelming focus during her father's presidential campaign on such issues surrounding the controversial use of a private email server by Clinton.

The first daughter's legal team told The Post she "sometimes used her personal account, almost always for logistics and scheduling concerning her family," but maintained she never sent classified information.  

Correspondingly, the major issue surrounding the Clinton controversy was the fact some of the emails she sent did contain classified info, sparking concerns about national security. With that said, the FBI performed a lengthy, careful probe of Clinton's emails and determined that while her behavior was careless it was not criminal.  

Read more: 'They weren’t deleted like Hillary Clinton's': Trump defends daughter Ivanka's use of a private email account for government business

Bradley P. Moss, a Washington, DC-based lawyer specializing in national security, said there are "obvious distinctions" between the "severity" of the two controversies. 

"We know now how much classified information had spilled into the various e-mails sent and received by Hillary Clinton, and the risk to national security that existed as a result of that was not imaginary or overblown," Moss told INSIDER. "It was a serious breach of protocol and anyone else would have had their security clearance revoked."

But Moss added that we know all of this because there was an "an exhaustive two-year government investigation into the matter."

"No such investigation has occurred yet with respect to Ivanka’s e-mail practices, so we do not yet know just how reckless she was (or, conversely, was not) compared to Hillary Clinton," Moss added. 

Read more: Ivanka Trump 'was the worst offender in the White House': Ivanka reportedly discussed government affairs using her personal email address

As Moss noted, Clinton became Secretary of State in 2009, and was only the second person in that position to ever use e-mail and the agency "had not yet really contemplated how to address the situation." In this context, there are some reasons to give Clinton the benefit of the doubt in terms of her dubious email practices.

"Ivanka’s actions, particularly coming in the wake of a presidential election in which her father obsessed over Hillary’s e-mail practices, were not merely hypocritical but bordered on inexcusable lack of awareness," Moss said. 

Between the "lock her up" chants and Trump's desire to see Clinton prosecuted, Moss added that it's "beyond absurd" for "Ivanka to arrive at the White House in that environment and claim with a straight face that she did not realize she could not rely exclusively on a private e-mail account to conduct official business."

There have already been bipartisan calls in Congress for the first daughter's emails to be investigated. Congressional Democrats on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee plan to investigate private email use of Ivanka and other White House officials.

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• Khloe Kardashian recently shared a previously unseen photo from the hospital when she gave birth to her daughter.
• The photo features Khloe in labor — alongside her mother Kris Jenner, sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian West, and boyfriend Tristan Thompson.
• The photo was taken shortly after the Kardashians had seen reports of Thompson's alleged cheating.
• "This is one of the most awkward photos I have seen in a long time," Khloe wrote. "You can feel the tension lol but it makes me laugh for some reason."

Khloe Kardashian recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at her experience giving birth to True Thompson in April — mere hours after her boyfriend's alleged infidelity made headlines.

The new mom posted a photo from the delivery room, featuring her boyfriend Tristan Thompson, mother Kris Jenner, and sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian West.

"This is one of the most awkward photos I have seen in a long time," Khloe wrote alongside the photo on her Instagram story.

"You can feel the tension lol but it makes me laugh for some reason," she continued. "I am definitely one of those people that when I am uncomfortable I nervously laugh. Welcome to my labor lol."

On the most recent episode of E!'s "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," the Kardashians were blunt about their feelings towards Thompson following his cheating scandal.

While Khloe decided to take the high road for the sake of her birthing experience, her sisters had difficulty acting natural around Thompson.

Read more: Khloe Kardashian explained why she let Tristan Thompson in the delivery room just days after reports that he cheated on her

"As much as I want to go off, I just don't think it's the time, so I'm gonna keep it cute [in the delivery room],"Kim shared with the camera. "I don't have to have a lot of interaction, I just have to be there for her."

Later on the show, Kim admitted that she thinks Tristan is only sorry because he got caught — and revealed that the whole family sat down with him to figure out why he allegedly cheated.

"You know, Khloe has been so invested — moved to Cleveland, nested in this house, made it a home, and it's beautiful because you can see the whole place is Khloe,"Kris added.

"[Khloe] said something really interesting; she said 'I didn't have a baby just to have a baby and move on, I had a baby to create a beautiful family,' and that's what broke my heart. It's true. She never really saw it coming either."

Most recently, Kim told Ellen DeGeneres that it's "hard" for Khloe and Thompson to watch the family's reality show.

Read more: Watch Kim Kardashian publicly force Tristan Thompson to unblock her on Instagram

"It is awkward especially for maybe Tristan who isn't used to this," Kim said. "Unfortunately, that's what was going on in our lives, so six months later, when it replays and they've gotten through what they needed to get through and it's rehashed in front of everyone and everyone's giving their opinions all over again and they're live tweeting and everyone's chiming in. So that is hard for Khloe, and I'm sure for Tristan."

Kim also went on to say that her family is using the opportunity to watch the footage as "therapy," and that they are here for Khloe if she needs them.

Thompson has yet to comment on the cheating allegations.

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• A typical menstruating individual typically gets their period every 21 to 35 days.
• But, late periods can also be a common occurrence and do not always indicate a pregnancy.
• There are many reasons your period could be late, including hormonal imbalances or a change in your exercise routine. 
  
  

Delayed periods can be stressful and can sometimes lead sexually active individuals to believe they're pregnant. But, a late period could be caused by many factors that aren't related to pregnancy.

In some cases, a late period can be indicative of other underlying health conditions. Of course, if a late period is causing you concern, the best way to achieve peace of mind is by consulting your doctor. 

Here are 12 reasons your period could be late.

You have polycystic ovary syndrome.

When someone has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), their egg sometimes doesn't develop on schedule. This is because the condition causes hormone imbalances that directly impact the ovaries. As a result, ovulation and menstruation can be delayed.

Aside from irregular periods, other common indicators of PCOS include acne, thinning hair, and weight gain. The condition has no cure, but going on birth control can help regulate your period. It's definitely worth checking with your doctor if you're showing any combination of those symptoms.

You contracted pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

Another condition that can severely affect your menstrual cycle is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

According to Mayo Clinic, PID occurs when bacteria makes its way into the vagina and cervix. Normally, it starts out as another sexually transmitted infection, like chlamydia or gonorrhea, that presents external symptoms. As the infection spreads to the cells of the uterus, it can lead to problems with menstruation.

The Office on Women's Health lists irregular menstrual cycles (like late periods) as one of the symptoms of PID. There are other symptoms associated with it too, like pelvic pain, fever, and pain during sex.

If you suspect that PID is the reason for your abnormal menstruation patterns, it's important to see a doctor. Untreated PID can lead to serious complications, like fallopian tube scarring and infertility.

Your new exercise regimen could be depleting hormone levels that make your period happen.

Even if you aren't training overly strenuously, any change in exercise habits can cause changes in your period, according to a Harvard Study reported by the New York Times. 

Strenuous exercise decreases the body's estrogen levels and since estrogen is the primary hormone that triggers ovulation, a lack of it can slow down the entire menstrual cycle. Sometimes this can result in delays that last as long as several months.  

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• Black Friday sales' start times have crept earlier, encroaching on Thanksgiving Day.
• This year, at least 77 retailers — including Costco, TJ Maxx, and Nordstrom — have said they will keep stores closed on Thanksgiving, according to BestBlackFriday.com.
• Several retailers told the website that this was because they wanted to give employees time to spend with family.

Black Friday sales' start times have continued to creep earlier as retailers look to max out on one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

This has meant that many stores opened their doors the day before, on Thanksgiving. Sears did so in 2010, Walmart in 2011, then Target in 2012.

However, several retailers and mall owners have bucked the trend in recent years by refusing to open their doors early.

According to data gathered by BestBlackFriday.com, at least 77 retailers plan to keep their stores closed on Thanksgiving this year. Several told the website that this was because they wanted to give employees time to spend with family.

Here's the full list of retailers planning to stay closed on Thanksgiving, per BestBlackFriday.com:

• A.C. Moore
• Abt Electronics
• Academy Sports + Outdoors
• Ace Hardware
• Acme Tools
• Allen Edmonds
• American Girl
• At Home
• AT&T (Company-Owned Stores)
• Barnes & Noble
• Big 5 Sporting Goods
• BJ’s Wholesale Club
• Blain’s Farm & Fleet
• Bob’s Discount Furniture
• Burlington
• Christopher & Banks
• Cost Plus World Market
• Costco
• Craft Warehouse
• Crate and Barrel
• Dillard’s
• dressbarn (majority of stores)
• El Dorado Furniture
• Fleet Farm
• Gander Outdoors
• Gardner-White Furniture
• Guitar Center
• H&M
• Half Price Books
• Harbor Freight Tools
• Hobby Lobby
• Home Depot
• HomeGoods
• Homesense
• IKEA
• JOANN Stores
• Lamps Plus
• Lowe’s
• Mall of America
• Marshalls
• Mattress Firm
• Menards
• Micro Center
• Music & Arts
• Navy Exchange
• Nebraska Furniture Mart
• Nordstrom
• Nordstrom Rack
• Northern Tool
• Office Depot & OfficeMax
• Outdoor Research
• P.C. Richard & Son
• Patagonia
• Pep Boys
• Petco
• PetSmart
• Pier 1 Imports
• Publix
• Raymour & Flanigan Furniture | Mattresses
• REI
• Sam’s Club
• Sears Outlet
• Sierra Trading Post
• Sportsman’s Warehouse
• Sprint (Retail Stores Closed Unless Mall Dictates Otherwise; Mall Kiosks May Open)
• Staples
• Stein Mart
• Sur La Table
• The Container Store
• The Original Mattress Factory
• The Paper Store
• TJ Maxx
• Tractor Supply Co.
• Trader Joe’s
• Trollbeads
• Von Maur
• West Marine

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• "Robin Hood" is now in theaters, the latest iteration of the classic tale to receive poor critical reviews, and it's on track for a horrible week at the box office.
• It's the latest example of Hollywood being obsessed with the medieval stories of Robin Hood and King Arthur, despite negative response from audiences and critics alike.
• Last year's "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" could be an indicator of how poorly "Robin Hood" will do at the box office, and it didn't even make back its production budget.
• Sony is developing a "Robin Hood" spin-off starring Margot Robbie that focuses on the love interest, Marian, and more "Robin Hood"-inspired projects have been in development in recent years.

Audiences don't care about them and critics despise them, but Hollywood is still obsessed with the medieval tales of Robin Hood and King Arthur.

The latest iteration of the former, Lionsgate's "Robin Hood," starring Taron Egerton, came to theaters on Wednesday, and the odds of success look slim. The movie has a dreadful 13% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes as of Wednesday morning, and it's tracking between $13 million and $15 million for the five-day Thanksgiving weekend.

Even by Robin Hood and King Arthur standards, that's poor.

The last "Robin Hood" in 2010, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe in the title role, made $36 million in its opening weekend and went on to earn just $105 million in the US. It performed better internationally, ending up with a total $321 million worldwide off of a $200 million production budget. Still, it didn't quite warrant another reboot.

2004's "King Arthur," starring Clive Owen, made $51 million in the US and $203 million worldwide. It has a 31% Rotten Tomatoes critic score.

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But a better comparison to the newest Robin Hood might be last year's "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword," which made $15 million in its opening, a normal three-day weekend. It also took an age-old story and "updated" it for modern audiences with a younger actor in the lead.

"Legend of the Sword" also received a 31% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, and made only $148 million worldwide. Its production budget was $175 million, meaning it was a certified bomb. If that's any sign of what "Robin Hood" can look forward to, the movie is dead on arrival, especially with so much competition in theaters right now ("Creed II" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" also debut this week).

The previous iterations of both "King Arthur" and "Robin Hood" performed modestly, and the follow-ups even worse (at least, that's what "Robin Hood" is on track for this week). Despite that, another "Robin Hood" movie is in development from Sony, this time focusing on the love interest, Marian, played by Margot Robbie, who takes up Robin Hood's cause after he dies.

In 2014, Disney acquired a Robin Hood-inspired spec script called "Nottingham & Hood," which had a "a 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' tone," according to Deadline. And The Hollywood Reporter reported in 2016 that the producers of "300" were developing a futuristic movie with the working title of "Robin Hood 2058." Updates have been quiet since on both projects, but it highlights a strange attraction to this product.

It's no surprise that Hollywood glues itself to a franchise once it performs well with audiences. We have five "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Transformers" movies because they're massive hits worldwide despite abysmal reviews. But there's nothing about the "Robin Hood" and "King Arthur" brands that make them uniquely appealing considering the performance of the most recent examples. 

Maybe Hollywood will finally get the hint after this week.

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Wildfires have been spreading through California for days, causing destruction and leading residents to evacuate their homes. Some celebrities, like Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth, have lost their homes, while others have partially destroyed residences.

Amid efforts to rebuild areas affected by the raging wildfires, stars have made sizable donations, delivered supplies, and encouraged fans to help by any possible means. 

Keep reading to learn more about the celebrities who have contributed to relief efforts. 

Sandra Bullock donated $100,000 to the Humane Society of Ventura County.

The foundation is currently working to rescue and care for evacuated animals as long as necessary. 

"Sandra Bullock and her family have reached out to other nonprofit organizations both during this incident and in the past,"HSVC shared on their site. "However, this time she wanted to contribute to those on the front line rescuing animals in peril and hope others will choose to do the same."

Khloe Kardashian went to CVS and picked up supplies for firefighters.

"I know the brave men and women that are working so hard, tirelessly for all of us will greatly appreciate it," she said. "So please just do whatever you can, even if it's one bottle of water, one container of eye drops, one granola bar, anything. I know they would appreciate it." 

Kris Jenner also posted a list of useful products needed by first responders on Instagram. 

Lady Gaga delivered boxes of pizza, hot coffee, and gift cards to a shelter.

Gaga was one of many celebrities who had to evacuate their homes.

To celebrate World Kindness Day on Tuesday, the singer shared a series of videos and photos of the good deeds she was doing, from visiting a shelter to delivering food and beverages. She also thanked Red Cross "for all you are doing to provide shelter, love, and mental support to the people of California." 

Prior to that, Gaga also stopped by a makeshift Red Cross shelter at Pacific Palisades High School, according to TMZ.

"I extend my love to each and every one of you," she said during a speech. "I know we do not know each other, but I love you. This is an emergency, but you are not alone."

• Duke freshman phenom Zion Williamson has taken the basketball world by storm with his dominant play and Earth-shaking dunks, but one of his classmates has arguably had an even more impressive start to his college career.
• R.J. Barrett — the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2018 and the sole freshman named to the AP preseason All-America team — leads the Blue Devils and ranks second in the ACC with 22.8 points per game through his first five games in the NCAA.
• The Canadian sensation took a page out of his teammate's book and put on a dunk show in Duke's 78-72 Maui Invitational win over No. 8 Auburn.

Zion Williamson has been dominant for Mike Krzyzewski and his Duke Blue Devils this season, but one of his fellow freshmen has arguably had an even more impressive start to his college career.

Canadian sensation R.J. Barrett — who was the top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2018 and the sole freshman named to the AP preseason All-America team — leads the Blue Devils and ranks second in the entire ACC with an average of 22.8 points per game. Barrett has scored more points through his first five games in college than any freshman in the history of Duke's program.

Barrett reminded everyone why he was a higher-ranked recruit than his superstar teammates at the Maui Invitational semifinals Tuesday, putting on a clinic in Duke's 78-72 win against the No. 8 Auburn Tigers. He scored 18 points, had 9 rebounds, and added a host of highlight-reel dunks.

His nine first-half points helped the Blue Devils to amass a whopping 17-point lead early in the contest, but Auburn ultimately cut the deficit down to eight heading into the locker room.

Still, the Blue Devils were feeling pretty good about themselves when they headed back out onto the court, and Barrett was ready to put on a show right from the start of the second half.

Duke's Marques Bolden notched one of his seven blocks on the evening to force a turnover, and the Blue Devils stormed to the other end on the breakaway. Barrett ran the floor and found himself wide open to rise up for an emphatic alley-oop slam assisted by none other than Williamson himself.

Two minutes later, Barrett remembered Williamson's frenzy-inducing in-game windmill slam from Monday night and decided to try it for himself.

Check out the close-up.

Barrett's showmanship caught the attention of some big basketball names and had others wondering whether this Duke team could hang with the worst in the NBA.

The Blue Devils will take on No. 3 Gonzaga in their third top-10 matchup of the season, but with so many different stars to fall back on, Duke could just cruise to a marquee matchup blowout as they did against the then-No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats to start the year.

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• Artist Hayati Evren Photoshops classic paintings onto modern-day images for hilarious new takes.
• His Instagram following is steadily growing, with 70,500 followers currently consuming his work.
• Popular characters throughout his work include Vincent van Gogh, the "Mona Lisa," and the "Girl with a Pearl Earring."

Visual designer Hayati Evren (Hayati'nin Evreni on Instagram, which means "Hayati's Universe" in Turkish) has turned his passion for classic art into hilarious, contemporary marvels. The 27-year-old from Cyprus reinvents iconic paintings and photos by Photoshopping them onto modern-day images, and has amassed a following of 70,500 Instagram followers who love his refreshing takes.

From the "Mona Lisa" to "Girl with a Pearl Earring" to famous memes, anything is fair game. 

Keep scrolling to see what famous artworks could look like if they'd been made today.

Evren began learning to use Photoshop as a teenager.

"The internet was not very common at that time," he told INSIDER about the beginnings of his hobby. "There was no tutorial videos."

"I'm still learning," he said.

He began by editing car photos, teaching himself as he went.

He kept at it, getting better and better at using the tool, and his work was eventually published in newspapers and magazines. 

Eventually, he began working in advertising, though not for long.

It didn't take long before Evren decided to leave the profession, however, and start life anew. "I opened a new page for myself," he said. 

• Macy's always has major discounts on Black Friday, but this year the online deals seem to be even better since it shut down so many of it's brick-and-mortar locations. 
• You'll find prices on clothing, home, and kitchen products slashed over 70%, along with quite a few promo codes for further discounts. 
• We made it easy to navigate the main doorbuster categories below, and we handpicked a list of the best deals we've found at Macy's so far.
• To potentially save more on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores — including Macy's.

Macy's is known for its annual blowout Black Friday sales, which often result in overwhelming and busy in-store experiences. However, in light of so many store closures over the past year, the retailer has bulked up its online deals to meet the demands of digital shoppers who are uninterested in fighting with crowds to get the best price. 

The doorbuster deals as well as other discounts have already started online (they'll start at 3 p.m. in-store on November 21), and they include an extra 20% off certain clothing, accessories, and home items, or 15% off certain sale items with code "BLKFRI". You'll also get $10 off your purchase of $25 or more in select departments with code "BLKFRI25". Plus, you'll get free shipping with any order over $49. All of these deals go through November 24, at which time Macy's will update its offerings for Cyber Monday.

After sifting through the deals ourselves, we found some serious gems in the sale. Below, we rounded up all the doorbuster savings categories to make it easy for you visit the sections you care about, and beneath that you'll find a list of the best standout deals we've found so far.

Shop doorbusters in these categories:

• Women's fashion
• Men's fashion
• Shoes
• Jewelry
• Handbags
• Juniors
• Beauty
• Kids
• Home
• Kitchen
• Bed and Bath
• Plus Sizes

Shop the top deals we handpicked from the sale:

• KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Classic Plus Stand Mixer, $189.99 (originally $324.99 — you save 41% with code "DEAL")
• Polished Tube Hoop Earrings in 10-Karat gold, white gold, or rose gold, $99 (originally $360 — you save 72%)
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• "Creed II" beat out the first movie in the franchise ("Creed") in Tuesday night Thanksgiving preview screenings.
• The sequel took in $3.7 million, while the original had $1.4 million.
• Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet" just edged out "Creed II" with $3.8 million to be the biggest earner for Thanksgiving preview screenings ever, also beating 2015's "Creed," which previously held the record.

"Creed II" is on its way to having a big Thanksgiving holiday weekend at the box office.

The sequel to the 2015 spin-off of the "Rocky" franchise — which focuses on Adonis Creed (played by Michael B. Jordan), the son of Rocky Balboa's rival-then-friend Apollo Creed — has already bested the first "Creed" movie in its Tuesday night preview showings.

MGM reports that the movie took in an estimated $3.7 million, according to Deadline, which tops the preview showings for 2015's "Creed," which took in $1.4 million.

That $3.7 million will be added to the box office earned by "Creed II" on Wednesday, its first full day in theaters.

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And in a photo finish, Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet" just edged out "Creed II" with $3.8 million to now hold the record for biggest Thanksgiving previews box office ever. The previous record holder was the first "Creed" movie.

The first "Creed," which also opened on Thanksgiving, took in $42.1 million over the holiday weekend in 2015. Industry projections have the sequel earning around $55 million this weekend.

"Creed II" has been powered by the fans of the "Rocky" franchise and given a late push by an 80% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

And Business Insider thinks the movie is a "worthy sequel that still has those needed references to the 'Rocky' franchise the fans crave, but makes a point to build up Adonis' own story."

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• Dolce & Gabbana launched an ad campaign featuring a Chinese model eating traditional Italian food with chopsticks.
• When a woman called out the campaign, the fashion house's cofounder Stefano Gabbana allegedly responded by calling her "not comfortable in the brain" and saying that Chinese people eat dogs.
• The woman took screenshots of those messages and posted them on Instagram.
• Both the company and Gabbana have since said that their accounts were hacked, but have not explicitly denied sending the private messages.
• It also canceled the Shanghai fashion show.

Dolce & Gabbana canceled a widely-anticipated fashion show in Shanghai after people complained of a "racist" ad campaign, and its founder appeared to mock Chinese culture in direct messages on Instagram.

This week the Italian fashion house published a multi-part series in anticipation of its Shanghai show, which was slated to take place on Wednesday.

It features a Chinese model eating traditional Italian food including spaghetti, pizza, and a cannolo with a pair of chopsticks.

Many people called the company racist and "not funny" in the comments.

When one woman questioned the ad campaign, Stefano Gabbana — the company's co-founder — purportedly responded to her in a private message denying that the videos were racist and alleging that Chinese people eat dogs.

Michaela Phuong Thanh Tranova posted screenshots which she says shows and exchange with Gabbana. Dolce & Gabbana has said Gabbana's account was hacked, but did not explicitly say whether he sent the messages.

The company did not respond when INSIDER asked whether Gabbana sent them.

According to the screenshots, the say: "Why you think is racist that video? You think we are stupid to come in China and post a wrong video? Is a tribute."

"Hahaha you are not comfortable with the brain."

"So you are racist because you eat dogs?"

"All the [world] know your attitude for ecxemple [sic] with the dogs!!! So at this point you are more racist than [us]."

"We celebrate the dogs we can not eat but we love and we live with," Gabbana allegedly added.

Tranova said on Wednesday afternoon that Instagram had deleted her post containing the screenshots "because it doesn't follow our Community Guidelines on hate speech or symbols." INSIDER has contacted Instagram for comment.

Some of the screenshots can still be seen here:

Gabbana later posted on Instagram that his lawyers were investigating the exchange.

The company also announced on popular Chinese microblogging site Weibo that it had canceled Wednesday's show.

The show "is rescheduled due to reasons" that were unspecified, the company said in one post, adding that it was "deeply sorry for the inconveniences." It did not give a new date.

"We are sorry for the impact and harm these untrue remarks have had on China and the Chinese people," the company said in another post.

Dolce & Gabbana said in a separate statement to INSIDER: "What happened today was very unfortunate not only for us, but also for all the people who worked day and night to bring this event to life."

Gabbana has been criticized for a series of comments in the past, including calling Selena Gomez "so ugly" and the Kardashian family "the most cheap people in the world" in Instagram comments.

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• The NBA season is nearly a quarter complete.
• The league has seen a big, unexpected shake-up, with presumed contenders like the Warriors, Celtics, and Rockets struggling to start the season.
• Meanwhile, three teams some in the NBA world thought would miss the playoffs in the Western Conference are now competing for the No. 1 seed.

The NBA season is nearly a quarter of the way through, and wow, this is not what we expected.

The Warriors are going through turbulence as we've never seen before, the Celtics haven't jelled, and three teams many expected to miss the playoffs now lead the Western Conference.

It's early, and things can change rapidly in the NBA, but four of our top 10 teams from our training camp rankings have already fallen out of the top 10.

With one month of the NBA season completed, here's where all 30 teams stand right now:

30. Cleveland Cavaliers

Record: 2-13, 15th in East

Offensive rating: 104.5, 26th

Defensive rating: 113.3, 30th

One thing to know: Predictably, the Cavs have completely fallen apart without LeBron James. 

29. Phoenix Suns

Record: 3-13, 15th in West

Offensive rating: 101.7, 28th

Defensive rating: 112.0, 27th

One thing to know: In three games as a starter, rookie wing Mikal Bridges is averaging 11 points on 65% shooting, 50% from three, with 2 steals, and a block per game, while the Suns have outscored opponents by 41 points with him on the court this year.

28. Washington Wizards

Record: 6-11, 10th in East

Offensive rating: 106.9, 18th

Defensive rating: 112.2, 28th

One thing to know: The Wizards are coming apart at the seams, with John Wall reportedly cursing out head coach Scott Brooks during a heated practice while other players aired their grievances. This team seems destined for a blow-up.

• An Amazon worker has begun writing a column in The Guardian about the working conditions and corporate culture at Amazon's warehouses.
• The worker is a "fulfilment associate," and said that while management pays lipservice to staff welfare, workers are treated like "disposable parts."
• Working conditions at Amazon's fulfilment centres have increasingly come under fire following reports of staff being put under immense pressure to hit targets.
• Amazon has always insisted it provides a safe and positive workplace for workers, while a top executive said last month that warehouse horror stories are a "myth."

An anonymous Amazon worker has begun writing a column for The Guardian about the working conditions at Amazon's warehouses, or fulfilment centres.

The column, titled "Amazon Diaries," will publish every other week. In its first instalment, the writer described their first day as an Amazon fulfilment associate.

They were shown an inverted pyramid chart, which signified how important different people are to the company. They were told at the top were customers, just underneath were warehouse workers, and right at the bottom was Amazon CEO and the world's richest man, Jeff Bezos.

The anonymous worker went on to destroy this image of worker care. "After a few months at the company, it becomes clear to most of us that management doesn’t regard us a [sic] crucial contributors to its success. In reality, they treat us like disposable parts," they wrote.

The insider described various worker injuries — listing things including "blown backs" and "balky knees"— that go ignored by management, discrimination, and an "emotionally toxic culture."

It is far from the first time reports have emerged of poor working conditions at Amazon.

British journalist James Bloodworth went undercover at a fulfilment center, and told Business Insider that the atmosphere was like a "prison." He said he came across a bottle of urine because workers were under such pressure to meet targets, they would pee in bottles to save time.

Read more:The undercover author who discovered Amazon warehouse workers were peeing in bottles tells us the culture was like a "prison"

At the time, Amazon said it "provides a safe and positive workplace for thousands of people across the UK with competitive pay and benefits from day one. We are committed to treating every one of our associates with dignity and respect. We don't recognise these allegations as an accurate portrayal of activities in our buildings."

Similar reports also drew the ire of Senator Bernie Sanders, who said in August that he would call for an investigation into "unsafe working conditions" at Amazon's warehouses. This was before Sanders helped convince Bezos to raise Amazon's minimum wage to $15 an hour.

A top Amazon executive subsequently refuted horror stories about working conditions at Amazon, calling them "myths."

Business Insider contacted Amazon for comment.

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• Facebook is appealing a £500,000 ($640,000) fine from Britain's privacy watchdog over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
• Facebook said the ICO found no evidence that data from UK users, harvested by Dr Aleksandr Kogan, was passed to Cambridge Analytica.

Facebook is going to fight the fine it received from Britain's privacy watchdog over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

In a statement on Wednesday, the company said it would appeal the £500,000 ($640,000) penalty from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Facebook said this was because the ICO found no evidence that data from UK users, harvested by Cambridge University academic Dr Aleksandr Kogan, was passed to Cambridge Analytica.

In a statement sent to Business Insider, Facebook lawyer Anna Benckert said: 

"The ICO's investigation stemmed from concerns that UK citizens' data may have been impacted by Cambridge Analytica, yet they now have confirmed that they have found no evidence to suggest that information of Facebook users in the UK was ever shared by Dr Kogan with Cambridge Analytica, or used by its affiliates in the Brexit referendum.

"Therefore, the core of the ICO's argument no longer relates to the events involving Cambridge Analytica. Instead, their reasoning challenges some of the basic principles of how people should be allowed to share information online, with implications which go far beyond just Facebook, which is why we have chosen to appeal."

Benckert, the associate general counsel for EMEA, added that it was an important point of principle for Facebook.

She said: "For example, under ICO's theory people should not be allowed to forward an email or message without having agreement from each person on the original thread.

"These are things done by millions of people every day on services across the internet, which is why we believe the ICO's decision raises important questions of principle for everyone online which should be considered by an impartial court based on all the relevant evidence."

The ICO's 27-page penalty notice can be read here. In summary, the ICO said Facebook failed to protect users by allowing developers access to data without clear and proper consent between 2007 and 2014.

This allowed Kogan and his company GSR to harvest information, which was ultimately weaponized by Cambridge Analytica during the 2016 presidential election in the US.

Even after the breach was discovered in 2015, the ICO said Facebook did not take sufficient action to ensure those who held the data deleted it.

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The winter holidays can be a notoriously hectic shopping season. Between trying to buy the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list and navigating the psychological tricks retailers use to encourage you to buy more, it can be a busy, stressful, and high-spend time — and savings goals can sometimes take a big hit. In fact, research shows that the average consumer spends around $1,000 during the winter holiday season.

But this time of year doesn’t have to be a frantic spending fest — it can be about saving money too, especially if you’re able to pair a strong dose of willpower with a close eye for all the subtle ways stores and websites entice you to spend more.

If you’re feeling apprehensive about overspending this holiday season, we have you covered. Here are a few tips to help you keep your budget under control this holiday season.

1. Think twice about gift sets.

Gift sets and baskets can be appealing once you set your eyes on them — the packaging tends to be attractive (especially given that you won’t need to do any wrapping yourself), and the price point usually feels right given all that’s included. But the truth is, gift baskets can also be filled with extras that aren't adding much value. This season, consider forgoing the gift basket in favor of buying one nice item you know the recipient will enjoy.

2. Watch out for misleading signs.

As you’re out shopping for holiday gifts, one of the most important pieces of advice you can follow is to pay attention to all of a sign's details, especially if a deal seems too good to be true. You may notice a huge "$19.99" sign beside a display of sweaters and think you've found the deal of the day. But upon closer examination you may see the small print "starting at" or "from" that lets you know those sweaters aren't as inexpensive as you thought.

The same goes for the eye-catching sale signs that are plastered on store windows amidst snowflake decals and other holiday imagery. You may feel compelled to pop in to buy some gifts, but once inside, you may find only a few items are actually on sale. Before making a purchase, always make sure the sale you’re after truly applies.

3. Know that stores are designed to entice you to spend more.

Retailers know you're most likely to look at the items in front of you, so they place their most profitable products at eye level and in the front of the store. And the songs you hear playing? Those can have a big influence on your purchasing decisions. Calming music encourages you to slow down and spend longer in the store, and upbeat holiday tunes get you into the seasonal spirit where you're more likely to spend.

Be careful when you head to the checkout area as well, because this part of the store tends to be stocked with enticing snacks and small products that catch your eye as you wait in line. But as much as a bag of holiday candy or a candle might lure you in, consider whether you actually need the item before dropping it into your basket. Your best bet for managing overspending amid tricky store design is to head out with a budget and a plan, and buy only what you came for.

4. Keep an eye out for free shipping minimums.

Nearly all online shoppers plan to take advantage of free shipping offers. But even if a website displays ‘free shipping’ in big bold letters across the top of every page, it’s not always a guarantee. Some retailers only eliminate shipping fees once your purchase exceeds a certain amount, so pay attention to the details. And don’t forget about Free Shipping Day, when thousands of retailers offer free shipping with a guaranteed delivery date. This year it’s on December 14.

5. Resist being tricked by subtle web design techniques.

Websites use all sorts of design techniques to get you to spend more, such as suggesting items based on your previous purchases, alerts that highlight low inventory of an item you're interested in, and huge sale banners. Video ads with emotional appeal and heavy use of the color red — a color associated with urgency and attracting attention — are particularly common around the holidays, too.

All these tactics encourage you to buy more, and might lead you to make purchases you don't need. Your best bet is to write out a list, search for exactly what you need, and try not to stray. Remember that with the right mindset, the holidays can be a time for also adding to your savings. Your bank account will thank you — and there’s no better present you can give yourself.

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• Airports around the world offer different amenities and features. 
• Some airports house museums, swimming pools, and gardens.
• Other airports feature ice rinks and yoga rooms. 

Although most visits to an airport involve long security lines, frustrating flight delays and huge crowds of people, not every airport experience is the same. Some airports go above and beyond to offer visitors a delightful experience during their time in the terminal.

Here are 10 of the coolest airports around the world.

Munich Airport hosts an annual Christmas and Winter Market complete with an ice rink.

Winter is a great time to visit Germany's Munich Airport because the facility hosts an annual Christmas and Winter Market throughout November and December. The airport becomes a winter wonderland complete with live music, programs for children, over 40 food and retail vendors, and even a large rink for ice skating.

Even if you're not visiting the airport during the holiday season, the airport also has an on-premises brewery called Airbräu that offers brewery tours and beer year-round. 

Pamper yourself at Dubai International airport.

Pampering is a priority at Dubai International in the United Arab Emirates, the self-described world's busiest airport. While at the airport you can take laps in a swimming pool; unwind in the jacuzzi, sauna, or steam room; and even take a free shower between flights if you're feeling less than pristine.

Plus, the airport has multiple spa facilities if you're looking for a massage, pedicure, or manicure.

Hamad International Airport has a cool design inspired by water.

Hamad International Airport in Qatar has a unique, aquatic design. According to the airport, they feature this water-based design because the airport is all about "the smooth flow of passengers." The airport's overall structure — which comprises materials sourced from 40 different countries — resembles Arabian Gulf waves.

The Emiri terminal resembles sailboats and the mosque is shaped like a drop of water. You can also experience actual water— for a small entrance fee, you can go for a dip in the airport's temperature-controlled indoor swimming pool or relax in a hydrotherapy tub.