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Hillary Clinton's Latest Email Hack Leaks Wall Street Speech Transcripts

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Another week, another WikiLeak revealing the contents of Hillary Clinton emails.

According to The Associated Press , the latest Clinton email leak features excerpts from private speeches she delivered on Wall Street and elsewhere prior to her presidential candidacy. These leaked transcripts reveal her behind-closed-doors calls for industry executives' involvement in financial reform, political funding, and free trade support.

According to the hacked emails, during a speaking engagement in 2013, Clinton told an audience at Goldman Sachs, "The people that know the industry better than anybody are the people who work in the industry."

The Clinton campaign had previously refused to release transcripts from her private speeches that have collectively earned her more than $26 million.

But now, these thousands of stolen emails published by Julian Assange's organization came from the inbox of Clinton campaign chairman, John Podesta. Many contain selected excerpts from speeches that her staff members flagged as potentially problematic.

“Attached are the flags from HRC’s paid speeches we have from HWA," Clinton campaign researcher Tony Carrk wrote in a January 2016 email noted by Politico. "I put some highlights below. There is a lot of policy positions that we should give an extra scrub with Policy."

Those positions include her advocacy of the Keystone XL Pipeline, privacy protections, and "open trade and open borders," as Clinton put it to a Brazilian bank in 2013. The AP reports that Clinton has distanced herself from that stance since the Democratic primary.

In a series of tweets, Podesta alleged Russia was behind the cyber theft and may have fabricated some of the content published on Friday.

Earlier that day, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Election Security and the Homeland Security Department released a joint statement suggesting previous email hacks of the Democratic National Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee were "consistent with the methods and motivations of Russian-directed efforts."

Between this and Donald Trump's leaked audio from 2005, the candidates will have plenty to hash out in Sunday's presidential debate.

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The Internet Realized What's Wrong With This Emoji & Everyone Is Freaking Out

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Fingers crossed, someone at Samsung has noticed what's wrong with its emoji.

Yesterday, Emojipedia 's vigilant staff challenged the internet with a Highlights Magazine -esque question of what is wrong with Samsung's version of the "Hand With Index and Middle Fingers Crossed emoji."

As New York Magazine pointed out, observant Twitter users quickly spotted that, much like the man who killed Inigo Montoya's father in The Princess Bride, the hand has six fingers.

So how does something like this happen? As it turns out, we have a group for that: the nonprofit organization Unicode Consortium determines the persons, places, and things that get made into emoji.

Once the Consortium approves an emoji, it is up to each individual platform to decide how the image will appear in its software. Google made it a right hand and Microsoft made it a left hand. Samsung also made it a left hand, but added a sixth finger for good measure.

Perhaps this is Samsung's attempt to distract us from its exploding phones, or, as one person tweeted, giving us "a spare finger for when your phone blows up."

Or maybe Samsung is just reaching out to the six-fingered phone-user demographic, following other recent attempts at more inclusive emoji.

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Doesn't Completely Agree With Beyoncé's Feminism

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Beyoncé may have quoted Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TED Talk in her song "Flawless," but the Nigerian writer doesn't necessarily agree with the singer's style of feminism.

According to Vulture, in a recent interview with Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant, Adichie discusses how her work was already well-known before Queen Bey gave it her golden touch and isn't thrilled with the implication that she should be thankful to the singer.

To be clear, Beyoncé did ask Adichie's permission before using her quote in her music. Adichie points out that "with this song, she has reached many people who would otherwise probably never have heard the word feminism, let alone gone out and buy my essay."

Additionally, Adichie may not always agree with Beyonce's politics, but appreciates her level of political engagement.

"Her style is not my style, but I do find it interesting that she takes a stand in political and social issues," the Americanah author told the newspaper. "She portrays a woman who is in charge of her own destiny, who does her own thing, and she has girl power. I am very taken with that."

Adichie continues: "Still, her type of feminism is not mine, as it is the kind that, at the same time, gives quite a lot of space to the necessity of men."

Adichie made it clear that "men are lovely, but I don't think that women should relate everything they do to men: did he hurt me, do I forgive him, did he put a ring on my finger?" Perhaps an obvious reference to Beyonce's 2010 Grammy-winning Song of the Year, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)"?

"We women are so conditioned to relate everything to men. Put a group of women together and the conversation will eventually be about men," she said. "Put a group of men together and they will not talk about women at all, they will just talk about their own stuff."

Adichie concluded by saying, "We women should spend about 20% of our time on men, because it's fun, but otherwise, we should also be talking about our own stuff."

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Grey's Anatomy Star Sara Ramirez Comes Out As Bisexual

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On Saturday, Grey's Anatomy star Sara Ramirez gave an inspiring speech at the True Colors Fund 40 to None Summit. At the two-day event, which addresses LGBTQ homelessness, Ramirez rallied support for LGBTQ youth across the country and revealed that she identifies as queer/bisexual.

"So many of our youth experiencing homelessness are youth whose lives touch on many intersections — whether they be gender identity, gender expression, race, class, sexual orientation, religion, citizenship status," Ramirez said.

She went on to say that she's deeply invested in projects that help LGTBQ youth especially, "because of the intersections that exist in my own life: Woman, multi-racial woman, woman of color, queer, bisexual, Mexican-Irish American, immigrant, and raised by families heavily rooted in Catholicism on both my Mexican and Irish sides..."

Ramirez usually likes to keep her private life private. She's never spoken publicly about her sexual orientation. The Grey's Anatomy star has been married to Ryan DeBolt since 2012 and she's been an open supporter of the LGBTQ community.

In the past, Ramirez said she's been the target of hate mail for playing a lesbian on TV and supporting the LGBTQ community.

After speaking openly about her sexuality, Ramirez received love and support from fans and the True Colors community. After Ramirez's speech, the True Colors Fund tweeted, "We're so moved & inspired to see our dear friend/board member @SaraRamirez share her truth at our #40toNone Summit."

Ramirez tweeted back, "#ThankYou @TrueColorsFund 4 the work you do 2 end #LGBTQ #YouthHomelessness & your support #Woman #Latinx #Bisexual #Intersectionality."

You can watch the full video of Ramirez's moving speech, below.

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Get Ready To Covet These New Disney-Inspired Wedding Dresses

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Hey, brides-to-be, want to feel like a princess on your wedding day? There's literally a dress for that.

Troublesome stereotypes, be damned: Princesses are for everyone, big or small, boy or girl, hotdogged or hungover. Now, thanks to designer Alfred Angelo's Disney Fairy Tale Bridal Collection, they can be for every bride-to-be.

Angelo first debuted a line of fairy tale-inspired wedding dresses in 2015, featuring colorful numbers ready and waiting to turn any bride into Tiana, Belle, Rapunzel, Jasmine, or Cinderella. Now, images of te upcoming 2017 collection have just been released. While they skew more traditionally bridal than over-the-top animated princess — making them imminently more wearable by the average bride — the unique style of the princess who inspired them is still readily apparent.

Love a curve-hugging mermaid skirt? The Ariel-inspired dress is for you. Ready to rock a one-shoulder gown? Let Pocahontas lead the way. Want to be cooly regal on your walk down the aisle? Elsa all the way, of course.

There's no official word yet on when the dresses will be available for purchase, but don't let that stop you from clicking through, picking your favorite, and starting the hunt for a magic pumpkin coach, stat.

The Mulan-inspired dress is all sleek lace.

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The Ariel-inspired gown features a sleeveless, beaded bodice and (of course) a curve-hugging mermaid-cut skirt.

Photo: JP Yim/Getty Images.

The Aurora-inspired gown is classic princess, with lace shoulders and a flowing skirt.

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The Elsa-inspired gown features a sheer cape embroidered with lace reminiscent of — what else? — snow.

Photo: JP Yim/Getty Images.

The Pocahontas dress showcases a one-shoulder design reminiscent of the character's own.

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The Tiana-inspired dress features stunning shoulder details and a flowing tulle skirt.

Photo: JP Yim/Getty Images.

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Kylie Jenner's New Lip Kits Include Fall-Inspired Orange & Teal

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Kylie Jenner just previewed four new Lip Kits in time for fall. In addition to making the announcement over Snapchat, like usual, this time, she showed them off over her livestream channel.

They come out October 12 and their names are appropriately seasonal.

First came pumpkin and spice for the PSL lovers out there. A week ago, she teased Pumpkin in an Instagram post and Spice over Snapchat, where she also announced the livestream.

She also showed us two colors we hadn't seen before: Moon and Trick.

Following her go-to M.O., she put them on her arm so we could see all their Halloween-inspired glory — and they aren't your typical pink lip colors.

Here's what each of the four shades looks like.

It's easy to see where the burnt orange called Pumpkin got its name.

Photo: Courtesy of kylizzlemynizzl.

Spice is a bold magenta, perfect for a dramatic look.

Photo: Courtesy of kylizzlemynizzl.

Moon conjures up the image of a spooky orange moon in the autumn night sky.

Photo: Courtesy of kylizzlemynizzl.

Trick, a deep, glittery greenish blue, is unlike any Kylie Cosmetics lip shade we've seen before.

Photo: Courtesy of kylizzlemynizzl.

And here's what they look like on their packages. We can't wait until we can get our hands on one of them.

Photo: Courtesy of kylizzlemynizzl.

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Here's How To Help Those Affected By Hurricane Matthew In Haiti & The U.S.

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It's been days since Hurricane Matthew devastated Haiti, but the country hasn't even begun to recover. According to The Guardian, it's been estimated that the storm has killed as many as 900 people in Haiti. Now, the nation is facing outbreaks of cholera.

The New York Times reports that the storm’s death toll in the United States climbed to at least 15. And while Hurricane Matthew has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone as it hit Virginia and North Carolina, it still managed to bring heavy rain and cause record-breaking flooding.

The good news is that there are ways to help those who've been hit hardest by Hurricane Matthew. Ahead, four ways that you can do your part:

Donate to organizations that are working on the ground.

The Red Cross has already housed more than 27,000 people in evacuation centers across three states, but it's also providing emergency response with food, water, and medical assistance. According to The Red Cross, there are over 1,800 people on the ground in the U.S. and over 200 people on the ground in Haiti. Donate here.

Save the Children has set up “child-friendly spaces” for kids in Haiti who are unable to go to school. This gives them safe spaces to play. Save the Children is also offering support from trained staff while parents deal with the aftermath of the hurricane. Donate here.

The Salvation Army is providing water, food, shelter, and emotional support to those in affected regions. It already has 30 mobile units on the ground in Florida. It's also planning to send units on the ground in North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina. Donate here.

Make sure there's access to food and clean water for those in need.

UNICEF sent emergency supplies to Haitian authorities in advance, hoping the provisions would reach up to 10,000 people. Now, UNICEF needs help sending additional supplies, like water purification tablets. You can donate here.

Oxfam International is distributing hygiene kits and water purification tablets in an effort to stop outbreaks of diseases, like the cholera outbreaks that are already devastating Haitians. Donate here.

Food for the Poor is a group that provides food and shelter to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Over the next few weeks, it plans to ship 30 containers of food and supplies to Haiti. Donate here.

Donate blood.

If you're local and able, try donating blood. The Red Cross has already put out a call for donations. Use One Blood to find mobile donation centers and help those in need. More information, here.

Volunteer

If you're able, The Red Cross is happy to accept volunteers who can go around the country to areas that were affected by Hurricane Matthew. You can learn more about volunteering or sign up, right here.

The United Way Association of South Carolina is looking for volunteers who can provide relief to victims in the state of South Carolina. Its website is frequently updated with new calls to action. If you're able to help out, sign up right here.

Volunteer Florida is trying to mobilize members of the community (or those from other states who want to lend a hand) to provide relief for victims. If you're interested in helping, register right here.

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Ben Higgins & Lauren Bushnell's Bachelor-Bachelorette Party Looks Like So Much Fun

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Former Bachelor Ben Higgins and his fiancée, Lauren Bushnell, haven't set a wedding date yet, but they've already had bachelor and bachelorette parties — or, actually, one party encompassing both.

While bachelor and bachelorette parties may traditionally have been for people to spend a night without their partner, some couples are choosing to instead throw joint ones. Pitch Perfect 's Anna Camp and her husband Sklyar Astin had one this summer.

Higgins and Bushnell may be bucking convention, but they held their celebration in a traditional setting: Las Vegas. They partied at the MGM Grand, a four-star hotel right on Las Vegas Boulevard.

A number of fellow Bachelor and Bachelorette stars joined them. E! News reports that Bushnell invited Ashley Iaconetti, Amanda Stanton, and twins Haley and Emily Ferguson, who competed with her for Higgins' heart. Former Bachelorette contestants Tanner Tolbert, Jared Haibon, and JJ Lane were Higgins' guests.

Based on photos the couple and guests shared on social media, the party was pretty epic.

Higgins shared a photo from the upscale Jewel nightclub.

A photo posted by Ben Higgins (@higgins.ben) on

Haibon showed the Bachelor Nation guys grabbing a drink at Skyfall Lounge, where guests can enjoy views of Vegas through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Bachelor party for the bachelor .. Great times with great friends #vegas

A photo posted by Jared Haibon (@jaredhaibon) on

According to this shot from Stanton, the women also had some fun on their own, hanging out at Wet Republic's Ultra Pool.

Vegas is always a good idea 😇 #byebyebushnell

A photo posted by Amanda Stanton (@amanda_stantonn) on

A photo shared by Tolbert shows the men gathered at the hotel. "From a limo ride...to your Bachelor Party," he wrote. D'aww.

From a limo ride... to your Bachelor Party... thanks @higgins.ben for letting me be a part of it.

A photo posted by Tanner Tolbert (@tanner.tolbert) on

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Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown Reveals Her Next Ambition

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Actress Millie Bobby Brown broke out in a big way this summer with her role as Stranger Things ' resident badass, Eleven. Since then, it seems she has charmed everyone in her path, embracing her character's kick-ass buzzcut, rocking the Emmys red carpet, and revealing herself to be the owner of one hell of a set of pipes. But what's next for the almost-too-cool-to-be-real star? (Assuming her father doesn't get in her way, of course.)

If Brown has her way, comedy.

"I'd love to do a project where I'm funny," Brown said during a panel at New York Comic Con, reports Bustle. Brown was on the NYCC stage alongside Stranger Things co-star David Harbour (a.k.a. Hopper) and immediately turned to him for confirmation: "I'm quite funny. What do you think about that, David, do you think I'm funny? I think I'm quite funny. I'd love to do a comedy."

While comedy might be a departure from the monosyllabic character she so convincingly portrayed in the Netflix hit, some of her inarguably delightful press appearances of the past few months make it seem like a natural fit. Just take a look at her hilarious reaction to Gak or watch her charm on Fallon. (Sure, she flawlessly rapped Nicki Minaj's verse on Kanye West's "Monster," but she also revealed that she isn't afraid to be silly.) And we know she can take a joke with the best of 'em.

So go ahead, Millie Bobby Brown. We're all for it.

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Trump Controversy Sparks Amber Tamblyn To Tell Her Sexual Assault Story

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Warning: The following contains sensitive subject matter.

Writer, director, and actress Amber Tamblyn is known by many for her role as one-fourth of the beloved quartet of friends that makeup the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. But today, she has bravely stepped into the spotlight for a far less friendly reason: sexual assault.

Tamblyn, a longtime Hillary Clinton supporter, took to Instagram this afternoon to share a horrifying account of being sexually assaulted by an ex-boyfriend. Tamblyn posted her story, shared in the wake of a leaked conversation that revealed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump making offensive sexual comments about women, beneath a photo of Trump and Miss Universe 2012 winner Olivia Culpo. (In 2015, Culpo stepped down as a judge for Miss USA after Trump made comments referring to Mexican immigrants as rapists and drug dealers during the speech announcing his presidential campaign.)

"I need to tell you a story," Tamblyn begins her harrowing confession. "With the love and support of my husband, I've decided to share it publicly." She then goes on to detail how, while out at a show with friends one night, an abusive ex-boyfriend grabbed her in much the same way in which Trump joked with Billy Bush about back in 2005.

"He picked me up with one hand by my hair and with his other hand, he grabbed me under my skirt by my vagina — my pussy? — and lifted me up off the floor, literally, and carried me, like something he owned, like a piece of trash," Tamblyn wrote.

While friends thankfully intervened on her behalf, the damage was already done: “That part of my body, which the current Presidential Nominee of the United States Donald Trump recently described as something he’d like to grab a woman by, was bruised from my ex-boyfriend’s violence for at least the next week.”

While Tamblyn was understandably trepidatious about sharing her story so publically, she explained her motivation with her closing comments: "But you understand, don't you? I needed to tell a story. Enjoy the debates tonight."

Tamblyn is not alone. After Trump's sexually aggressive comments became public record, author Kelly Oxford began encouraging women who've experienced sexual harassment or assault to voice their disagreement and share their own experiences using the hashtag #NotOkay. So far, as many as a million women have tweeted stories in response.

Read Tamblyn's, in its entirety, below.

I need to tell you a story. With the love and support of my husband, I've decided to share it publicly. A very long time ago I ended a long emotionally and physically abusive relationship with a man I had been with for some time. One night I was at a show with a couple girlfriends in Hollywood, listening to a DJ we all loved. I knew there was a chance my ex could show up, but I felt protected with my girls around me. Without going into all the of the details, I will tell you that my ex did show up, and came up to me in the crowd. He's a big guy, taller than me. The minute he saw me, he picked me up with one hand by my hair and with his other hand, he grabbed me under my skirt by my vagina— my pussy?— and lifted me up off the floor, literally, and carried me, like something he owned, like a piece of trash, out of the club. His fingers were practically inside of me, his other hand wrapped tightly around my hair. I screamed and kicked and cried. He carried me this way, suspended by his hands, all the way across the room, pushing past people until he got to the front door. My friends ran after him, trying to stop him. We got to the front door and I thank God his brothers were also there and intervened. In the scuffle he grabbed at my clothes, trying to hold onto me, screaming at me, and inadvertently ripped off my grandmother’s necklace, which I was wearing. The rest of this night is a blur I do not remember. How I got out to the car. How I got away from him that night. I never returned for my necklace either. That part of my body, which the current Presidential Nominee of the United States Donald Trump recently described as something he’d like to grab a woman by, was bruised from my ex-boyfriend's violence for at least the next week. I had a hard time wearing jeans. I couldn’t sleep without a pillow between my legs to create space. To this day I remember that moment. I remember the shame. I am afraid my mom will read this post. I'm even more afraid that my father could ever know this story. That it would break his heart. I couldn't take that. But you understand, don't you? I needed to tell a story. Enjoy the debates tonight.

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If you have experienced sexual violence and are in need of crisis support, please call the RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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The Absolute Best Halloween-Costume Inspiration From New York Comic Con

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It's that time of year again. October can only mean one thing: That both New York Comic Con and Halloween have descended upon us. Comic Con is more than panels with Stranger Things actors and Stan Lee. It's also a chance for fans to put on their cosplay best and dress up as their favorite heroes and villains. The end result is usually stunning — makeup and costumes that are so good you want to copy them.

Good news: You can. Ahead, we've gathered some of the best looks from NYCC to provide you with endless Halloween-costume inspiration. Maybe you're not advanced enough to attempt some of the more inventive costumes (we're looking at you, epic White Walker), but at the very least, it will give a novice something to aspire to.

When your squad wants in on the costume competition, so you go as every Game of Thrones character.

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The perfect costume for when you feel regal AF.

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Do you know what's cooler than a Transformer? A Power Rangers Megazord, that's what.

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What does Wonder Woman do after saving the world? Twirl on her haters in that cape.

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Proof that there's no age limit or age requirement on being an awesome hero.

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When you're a White Walker, but also know how to smize for the camera.

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Looks like part of the Justice League is already assembled — and we're here for it!

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Hey, Negan, any hints on who lives and who dies?

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If the new Spider-man series needs a Venom, they need not look any further. (Also, hope this doesn't give you nightmares.)

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Every couple is going to be Harley Quinn and the Joker this year. But may we suggest doing this epic costume pairing from Suicide Squad? No one else will have it!

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When your catchphrase is, "Off with their heads!"

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Girl, you're making that white wig work!

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When you and your BFF both insist upon being Disney princesses.

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Sure, they're both Catwoman. But they're completely different Catwomen, so it's totally fine.

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Being Rey from Star Wars is always a good idea.

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There's nothing sweeter than Deadpool with a unicorn.

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Raise your fist if you love T'Challa.

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All you need to be an angel: Wings, lingerie, and a Victoria's Secret shopping bag.

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Get it, Batgirl!

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Everybody wants to be Eleven this Halloween!

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When your favorite cousin comes to town to help you fight for justice.

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Black Widow looking deadly, as per usual.

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'Cause everyone loves "Daddy's Lil Monster."

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What does Luke Skywalker do after hiding on a remote planet for years? Come to New York Comic Con.

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Apparently, it's always sunny at Comic Con.

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When all your friends decide to be Harley Quinn and you choose to be Enchantress — 'cause you do your own thing.

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When you're late to the ball, but it's okay, because the party doesn't start until Cinderella walks in.

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The best cosplay from Comic Con definitely goes to this mid-transformation Mystique. We're not worthy!

Photo: Via @mindeclipse.

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These Harry Potter Palettes Are The Best Form Of Fan Art, Ever

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No matter what Hogwarts house you belong to, there is now a makeup look for you, all thanks to a creative fan on Imgur who designed makeup palettes for Gryffindors, Slytherins, Hufflepuffs, and Ravenclaws.

As Bustle first pointed out, these palettes, designed by a redditor who goes by the name Spellsandstars, have different color schemes based on wherever the Sorting Hat put you.

If you're a Gryffindor, you're wearing a lot of red and gold, while Ravenclaws prefer sapphire blue and bronze. Hufflepuffs are shades of purple and, no surprise, Slytherins are deep shades of green.

Harry Potter House Palettes

All, of course, will be using a quill-shaped brush to apply the six shadows, which are named to represent the characteristics of the students in each house.

If you're in Slytherin, you can apply a sparkly forest green shade called Cunning. Ravenclaws can wear a shimmery golden shade called Wit and Gryffindors, like Hermione Granger, may want to apply a mustard-tinged shadow called Nerve.

Unfortunately, these palettes are not for sale, just awesome examples of fan art. But this doesn't mean you can't wish they were real. Spellsandstars, who does makeup tutorials on YouTube under the name M Harwell, has already said she'd like to make these a reality.

Hopefully she can accio these palettes before the next Yule Ball.

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John Legend's New Single & Cover Art: Another Ode To Chrissy Teigen

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John Legend is full of love and admiration for wife Chrissy Teigen — and he has the most adorable ways of showing it. She starred in his "All of Me" video and the story of how he first fell in love with her humor and intelligence is so sweet. So we're not too surprised to see that the cover of "Love Me Now," the first single from his upcoming album Darkness & Light, pays homage to their relationship.

The artistic black-and-white photo shows their faces together as if they're about to kiss.

Legend performed the single on Facebook Live and the lyrics sound like they could very well be addressed to Teigen. "I don't know who's gonna kiss you when I'm gone," he sings. "So I'm gonna love you now."

He said in a statement released to People that the song is "about living and loving to the fullest, no matter what tomorrow may bring." That's clearly a philosophy that he and his wife live by.

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Gigi Hadid Just Posted The Cutest Throwback Birthday Message To Bella

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Bella Hadid 's 20th birthday is being celebrated through adorable throwback photos of when she was just a little Hadid. The cutest is sister Gigi Hadid 's post, which shows the two striking poses in their striped separates and matching white sneakers. Little models in the making, clearly.

"Happy Birthday to my baby sister," Gigi wrote. "Your beauty and beautiful heart blow me away more every day. You make me more proud than you'll ever know, and I feel so grateful that we get to experience so much by each other's side."

If that wasn't enough to get you to go call your sister and tell her how much you love her, Gigi's sign off certainly should: "Love ya miss ya kiss ya."

Bella and Gigi's mom, Yolanda Hadid, also got in on the throwback train, posting a photo of her little girl looking a lot like her mini-me.

"Thank you for being YOU, " Yolanda wrote. "I am so proud of all that you do and all that you are. You are my everything!"

Bella returned the favor, posting a baby photo of herself snuggling up to her mom. Seriously, just look at Bella giving some major face in this one. But the model wasn't looking for this post to be about her. Instead, it was dedicated to her mom: "20 years ago with the woman who birthed me."

Yep, this is when you say, "Aww."

20 years ago with the woman who birthed me 🙏🏼I love you #20

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While we've been busy figuring out how to get discounted Chipotle burritos this Halloween, Bachelorette couple JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers have taken it upon themselves to improve the food chain. Rodgers snapped their clever mission to manipulate the Chipotle menu to suit their craving for a breakfast burrito.

The fast-casual favorite just announced that it would be adding chorizo to its menus nationwide, which may have inspired Fletcher and Rodgers to create their breakfast burrito.

"Chipotle for breakfast, and no breakfast burritos. This is going to be an innovation here," he said on video. "So, Chipotle doesn't have eggs, so I brought eggs for a breakfast burrito. Chipotle, take notes."

He wraps up the eggs and looks content as he declares his creation the "world's first breakfast burrito made at Chipotle." The photo is aptly captioned, "#ChipotleHack."

|| Chipotle for Breakfast || @joelle_fletcher #TheBachelorette #JojoFletcher #JordanRodgers #JojoAndJordan #Snapchat {👻: @jrodgers11}

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On Friday, Blac Chyna shared a photo of herself and Rob Kardashian wearing diamond watches on Snapchat. The snap also shows her sizable engagement ring.

Us Weekly pointed out that this occurred four days after $10 million of jewelry was stolen from Kim Kardashian. Hollywood Life wondered if this was "insensitive to Kim." The New York Daily News connected it to people victim-blaming Kim for flaunting her wealth on social media.

The alternative, of course, is that they were just letting others in on their lives as usual, without Kim in mind.

@robkardashian on snapchat. @blacchyna #robkardashian #blacchyna #RobandChyna #roblac #chyro #kuwtk

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People were already mad at Chyna, because her first Instagram post after Kardashian's robbery was a selfie.

Can't wait 😁😅

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Welcome toMoney Diaries , where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we're tracking every last dollar. (Thanks,New York mag , for the inspiration.)

Today, a stay-at-home mother and writer, budgeting student loans for a family of three.

Industry: Stay-at-home parent and writer

Age: 27

Location: New York City

"Income" From Husband’s Loans: $56,500. My husband receives federal student loans twice a year — both Stafford and Grad Plus loans. These loans are only intended to support my husband, with a small budget (essentially, just a small loan increase) approved by his school for our daughter. These aren't intended to be enough to support a spouse, as well, which is why budgeting is so important for us. We take the maximum amount of loans offered to him.

Loan Disbursement (2x a year): $26,000

Husband’s Summer Income (1x): $4,500

Freelance Editing Income: Varies. We don’t budget or depend on this income.

Family Size: 2 adults, 1 toddler

Monthly Expenses

Rent: $1,872 for a one bedroom in Manhattan. Our apartment is located on the Upper West Side, just a few streets away from my husband's classes. When my husband was accepted into his program, he is able to enter into a housing "lottery" for university-owned, student housing. We had to pay close to $4,000 (first and security) in the summer just to secure the apartment without even knowing more than the square footage. However, I'm extremely pleased with the apartment. It turns out it's the nicest place we've ever lived.

Loan Payments: $0 for both of us while husband is in school

Phone Bill: $49 for one iPhone we share

Internet: $45

Health Insurance: $0, Medicaid for the family

Netflix: $9.99

Savings: $0. We have an emergency fund, but nothing we currently add to.

12 Boxes Of Annie’s Organic Mac & Cheese (Amazon Subscribe & Save): $28

Laundry (Including Detergent): $25

Diapers & Wipes: $45

Day One

3 a.m. — My daughter wakes up and I bring water in for her and myself and silently panic about what her mood and nap time will be like today. If I had a ship, I'd batten down the hatches. But I’m not a captain, I'm a mom. I settle for just trying not to cry.

7 to 9 a.m. — The baby sleeps late! I start my daughter’s day off with a banana, fresh pineapple, almond milk, and a bowl of yogurt. I choke down a vegan protein shake that I blend with coffee. We run out of dish soap while I'm cleaning, so I just make my own with bulk Castile soap we keep at home and water. The lather sucks, but I love the almond scent.

9:45 a.m. — Baby and I arrive a few minutes before the library opens and it is pouring rain. It's cold and miserable outside, so the library is packed with parents and nannies. The toddlers inside sense our vulnerability and run us ragged. By the time we leave, I'm nauseous from hunger, but I only packed organic grapes for my daughter’s snack, so I skip sharing hers, because it’s one of the more expensive types of organic produce we buy and we try to save that for her.

11:30 a.m. — We walk home from the library and I change my daughter, feed her homemade crackers, and put her down for a nap. I eat some of the pineapple I cut up earlier and make some peppermint tea. I need to get some work done for a small site I'm trying to get up and running, so I put off lunch 'til later.

12 p.m. — My husband and I have a brief talk and agree that we’ve put off a new computer for too long. His academic career depends on having a good laptop and we’ve had a shared Mac laptop for over three years. It works, it’s just not dependable enough, since he takes some of his exams on the laptop he brings to class. The school does one loan adjustment (increase) for the years he’s in graduate school, so this will technically not affect our yearly budget. Practically, it feels more like we’re expensing it (in all actuality, we’ll pay for it later, with interest). I’m not happy to take on additional loans, but at least we have extra financial support to deal with an expense that only comes around every three-to-five years.

12:30 to 2 p.m. — I snack on a handful of carrots and hummus. I do my daily 15 minutes of yoga (free from a YouTube channel) and spend 20 minutes reading a library book. Lunch is a pre-made veggie ravioli from last week’s grocery run. I make cinnamon rolls and clean the kitchen while baby eats.

2 p.m. — I play with my daughter on our rug, fold laundry, and vacuum in-between dancing, chants, and racing small trucks around the room. She gets a cup of almond milk and I end up setting her up for some Netflix so I can sort the mail and clean the fridge to see what we need from the store. I eat two cinnamon rolls and brew a cup of coffee. Baby eats one cinnamon roll and my husband eats two.

4 p.m. — My husband takes our daughter to the Apple store, where he buys a laptop for $1,232.46.

Meanwhile, I grocery shop — I go to Trader Joe's, because the prices are good, but it's always PACKED with tired, hungry New Yorkers. None of us are our best selves in there. Our family loosely aims for a total food budget of $125 a week, so this gives us wiggle room for a produce purchase mid-week and some eating out. I get bananas, frozen pizza, cereal, almond milk, pineapples, organic hummus, organic baby carrots, organic berries and grapes, veggie ravioli meals, lean ground beef, organic yogurt, organic peanut butter, organic tomatoes, broccoli florets, "riced" cauliflower, an onion, pumpkin toaster pastries, apples (all organic apples sold out), lemons, organic spinach, and organic bread. $87.81

6:30 p.m. — We meet up after I grocery shop. We have a great ride home with lots of hugs and kisses over all our grocery bags. This is basically the student family version of a date. Subway (both ways) costs us $8.25.

7 to 10 p.m. — Late dinner for the baby. She gets grapes and the three of us share scrambled eggs. Baby gets put to bed. I work on my site, watch TV, and drink a glass of wine. A few weeks ago I found a bulk, box wine for around $34 that stays fresh for six weeks and is much better on the environment than bottles. I also eat one more cinnamon roll while laying out naked in my armchair, contemplating my stretch marks. The cinnamon roll tastes really good.

Daily Total: $1,328.52

Day Two

6 a.m. — My daughter wakes up and gets her routine breakfast. I skip breakfast. We play with trucks, her baby doll, and I try to make cleaning the house into a game for her (which turns out to be fun for no one).

8 a.m. — Off to the playground. I stop at my local Starbucks and use an old gift card to get a small black coffee, so it costs $0. Ever since I left my career as an adjunct professor and librarian to stay home and started brewing coffee at home in a Chemex, I never craved Starbucks coffee again. Once this $15 gift card runs out, it won't be hard to skip the morning coffee. I think.

10 a.m. — Baby naps and I write. I’m so desperate to make sure I get work done on my project that I skip eating (even though I’m hungry).

11:30 a.m. — I eat a banana and remember that I haven’t had any water yet today. I decide to try and throw back 10 ounces in one go.

12 p.m. — I heat up a frozen pizza and split it with my husband, who has a quick break between classes. Baby wakes up and she gets pizza too, along with grapes. I wonder just how weird our eating habits are or if everyone is like us. I quickly blend a smoothie consisting of a banana, frozen berries, fresh spinach, and frozen peas. Baby and I each take a serving to go and I leave husband’s in the fridge for when he gets home.

1 p.m. — We pack up our heavy-duty stroller for a walk along Central Park down to the Museum of Natural History. She gets to go to one playground on the way there and one on the way home. We pay $1 for admission at the museum, which we go to once or twice a week. Thanks to the "pay-what-you-wish" policy for a few museums here in the city, we can afford to go to a few a week. This museum is, by far, our favorite, especially the Discovery Room, or as the staff calls it, "NYC’s best-kept secret for kids." While we’re out, baby has an apple, some grapes, and dried fruit chips left over from last week as her snack. I eat a small apple and drink my smoothie, taking in all the history. $1

5:40 p.m. — We’re home. The last playground finished me. Baby and I each have a cinnamon roll from yesterday. I have no idea what I want for dinner. I realized this morning that I’ve misplaced a small piece of jewelry that I love. I’m not a jewelry person and will go years without buying a single piece, but this is one item I wear frequently, so I place an order to Etsy which comes to $11.95 with shipping.

6:03 p.m. — I find out Brad and Angelina split. I can’t.

6:14 p.m. — Dinner dilemma solved. My husband brings home leftover food from an on-campus event. The baby and I eat potato wedges and some sort of falafel wrap. It’s delicious. We grieve over Brangelina.

Okay, it’s just me grieving.

7:08 p.m. — I finally use an old iTunes card to buy a Winnie the Pooh movie for our Apple TV. I still feel like $19.99 is a lot for a movie, but I like keeping things digital and our daughter adores the Pooh bear, so we thought this would be a fun treat for her. I wouldn’t have gone for the movie if it wasn’t free though.

10:08 p.m. — Ugh, snag an RSVP to a limited-space launch party for a new collection of shoes by a brand I adore. There’s going to be drinks and music in downtown Manhattan (as in, mommy is off-duty), but I don’t think it’s appropriate to go with no intention of buying a pair of shoes. Or worse, I’ll cave and end up putting $250 or more on a credit card, just to take home and hug some beautiful, BEAUTIFUL soft leather shoes. I’m pouting over my wine. I don’t know what I’ll do. My husband is happy for me to go downtown, but he just kind of stares at me when I explain the cost of the shoes and the social pressure to buy. His silent staring speaks volumes — no shoes.

10:10 p.m. — STILL DOWNING THE WINE (But really, is it "downing" if it’s just one glass?). At least I didn’t have to pay for that this week.

10:11 p.m. — My husband reads some of the funnier segments of his work and it cheers me up. He gets me. I somewhat happily clean till 11 p.m. and then go to bed.

Daily Total: $12.95

Day Three

7 a.m. — Usual breakfast for the baby. I actually get half a piece of toast down and pack a protein shake for our usual morning visit to our local playground. I really like the small group of parents and nannies that come here. Contrary to the stereotype, there’s no gossip or negativity. If a person talks about their spouse or partner or a nanny speaks about her employer, it’s all really positive, which is important to me.

10 a.m. — We stop in at the library to pick up our holds, which means more free books to read. Baby goes down for a nap and I see a book I pre-ordered a few weeks ago from Kindle has arrived. We try not to buy books, but this was written by a young woman who’s work I respect. By pre-ordering, I got a discount on a cheaper digital copy. I could have lived without it (or waited for the library to get it in), but I feel like it was a good purchase for me to make. Probably. Maybe.

11 a.m. — I try spicing up my coffee by using a few new tricks I read about in an article and I open a sleeve of organic pumpkin toaster pastries and make one for myself and my husband, who is back for a few minutes in-between classes. I hand him a pastry and he looks at me like I’m a domestic goddess and showers me with compliments. I do my yoga, reading, and writing for my site. I miss being part of a yoga studio and Google for free or donation yoga classes in my area, but become weary and just give up.

11:30 a.m. — In celebration of fending off my feral desire for new shoes, I decide to put my online browsing energy into planning a small capsule wardrobe instead — a 10-item remix (10 items for 10 days). Sometimes, "shopping" my own closet really does curb the desire to buy new pieces.

12 p.m. — Eat a quick lunch at home and go to Central Park Zoo. We hop on the subway and pay $2.75 — it's just out of walking distance for me. I took her to this zoo a few weeks ago and there was a survey on the receipt that offered one free ticket upon completion. This saves me $12. Our daughter is under 2 and free. $2.75

5:20 p.m. — Stop at Ladurée on Madison for some macarons. I always try to plan a few really interesting stops during the week and this is one of them. I get four macarons, three are split between me and the baby and I save one to give to my husband at home. $11.20

5:30 p.m. — I walk home and save money on a MetroCard, even though I would have enjoyed a ride back. I make us quick naan bread that we butter and top with nutritional yeast, then bake a frozen ham tart from last week’s grocery run for the baby and myself. I’m kind of shocked at how much baking we did last week; we ended up with more processed food this week than normal.

6 p.m. — We send a belated birthday check ($30) to a family member. $30

Daily Total: $43.29

Day Four

6 a.m. — Baby wakes up, she eats her normal breakfast. I see an email reminding me that a new collection has been released from my fave brand with — finally — a pair of sweat pants. I really, really want them, but they're a bit more expensive, almost $60. I know they’ll last forever (like everything else from this brand), but I know my husband might need a coat for a conference next week at Yale. He’s definitely more in need of some clothing, so I save this link to my Christmas wish list and feel pretty neutral — not happy or sad.

7 a.m. — Go into our local Starbucks and finish off the gift card. I also realize I've never tipped the servers, because I don't carry cash when I go to the playground.

10 a.m. — Baby is down for a nap and my husband has a full day of working from home. We split a toaster pastry and I start doing a major cleaning of the kitchen. I remember that I need to look for some loose cash and change to tip the servers at Starbucks. I find $3 (a 20% tip of the gift card amount) in pants pockets and the bottom of our backpacks.

11 a.m. — I can’t make myself care about cleaning. I try and I can’t. I sit down to do some reading for some nonfiction I’m working on. I brew coffee, eat a bowl of cereal, and feel the sweet freedom of not giving a fuck while sitting in my dirty, dirty kitchen.

3:30 p.m. — I give myself permission to have a slow day. I heat some veggie ravioli and play a series of Disney musical clips from YouTube for the baby while I read the news (but really, I just binge on articles from The Man Repeller).

4 p.m. — I banned myself from buying any new foundations, lipsticks, and eyeshadows 'til I finish the bulk of what I have, but I am running out of primers and highlighters. Find a "favorites" set at Sephora with travel versions of some of my fave products I no longer have. I justify the purchase because I would actually use every product there and the small size means I won’t have a bunch of big items that will go bad. I shop around and find out Sephora has a coupon code that offers three of my favorite Caudalie products if I spend $35, so I add in some hair ties to my basket and $30 goes to $35. I always need hair ties. They are also makeshift toddler toys for the desperate (as in, my toddler is screaming in the subway car and I have no toys on me). I think I’m satisfied with this purchase? Skin care is something we budget for and even though several of the products in the set aren’t skin care (a few highlighters and two skin products), I get free deluxe samples with my purchase that I love (and used to use when we had a salary). I’m pretty sure it will balance out, being something I can deduct from our skin-care budget. $35

5 p.m. — I take the baby to the park and drop off the tip to our local Starbucks. $3

8 p.m. — I talk to my husband about the beautiful leather shoes, and ask him what he thinks about them as an investment. He appears dumbfounded, but he’s fair and just asks, “Sure. But can you tell me why you need them?” I can’t. I don’t need them — I have several utilitarian sneakers, one pair of beautiful leather loafers that are my going-out shoes, and a really nice pair of warm winter boots. I’m actually really happy I talked to him. I probably should feel like a terrible person for even wanting those shoes when I have a small budget and a baby to take care of, but I know I’m human. I love beautiful things and sometimes things with a high price tag. Happy I didn’t buy them though.

9 p.m. — I’m feeling happy. I continue my self-prescribed "day off" from writing and working on the site. I reheat leftover naan and top with butter and nutritional yeast and settle in to read and watch movies on Netflix that are disappearing next month. I refill another half-glass of wine and end up writing because I’m in the mood, even though this is supposed to be a day off.

Daily Total: $38

Day Five

6:30 a.m. — The baby wakes up and has breakfast. I cut up some pineapple and snack along with her. We go to the library around 7 a.m. and have fun with other kids and parents.

10 a.m. — I take baby to two different academic libraries on campus to pick up some books I’m reading for my writing. I forgot to pack a "quiet baby snack" (a snack that doesn’t crumble, get sticky or messy, and takes her a while to eat, so she’ll stay quiet) and I’m personally tired, so I stop at Starbucks to finish off my gift card and end up paying an additional $3 for a plain toasted bagel. $3

11 a.m. — Our monthly order of mac and cheese from Amazon arrives. I eat an entire box. I get online to check out Thomas the Tank Engine toy sets for my daughter on the passionate recommendation of another mom who said it really got her daughter excited about books because of the Thomas series. I’m pretty excited, because I definitely need a gateway book to get my daughter hooked — she’s shown little interest in books. I check prices for sets and books on Amazon, but decide it’s too much as just a weekly purchase and wait for her birthday in a few months. (We just spent $30 on educational toys last week.) I google other ideas and like some finger-puppet tutorials. I end up getting ordering a 42-piece set for $11. I really hope I can use this craft to make her puppets of her storybook characters and try another way to get her into books. $11

2 to 5 p.m. — We walk through Harlem and end up at one of the playgrounds in Central Park. Nice day, but I wish we had packed food and water.

6 p.m. — We eat two packages of pasta split between the three of us with cherry tomatoes tossed in olive oil, salt, and nutritional yeast. Yum.

8 p.m. — My husband and I watch another female stand-up special on Netflix. I have half a glass of wine and now I'm dreaming about Kit Kats. I don't want to run to our corner market because of the prices (is $1.25 for a small Kit Kat normal?), so I google "fast chocolate desserts." I hate cooking, so I'm trying to find something easy. My husband suggest I run to the Hungarian Pastry shop, which is amazing, but we have no cash on hand.

9 p.m. — I'm too tired to cook ANYTHING, much less clean up afterwards. I run to the store to buy a few different candy items for my husband and me. This comes to $5.60. I wish I had just walked to get cash and gone to the pastry shop. Those desserts are unreal. $5.60

10 p.m. — I totally pamper myself at home. Exfoliation, face mask, serum, nighttime yoga. I drink a huge container of water. So relaxing.

Daily Total: $19.60

Day Six

8:40 a.m. — I sleep in for the first time in about 16 days since my husband offers to wake up at 6 with the baby. I get ready to do research at one of the campus libraries while my husband watches the baby. I brew coffee at home to take with me and skip breakfast — I muse about how much I used to eat out before the baby. I decide that although I miss spontaneous purchases, I'm a lot healthier now and spend a lot less money. A fair trade. Most of the time. Sometimes.

11 a.m. — I come home and eat a bowl of cereal and hang out with my husband. We chat, watch TV, and talk about an interview he has today. I buy something called Baby Foot after inspecting my feet and realizing they need a major overhaul. $15 is a shocking amount for me to spend on a one-use body product, but the reviews are good and I don't see how I can get all this dead skin off without going for a pedicure, which would cost a lot more than $15 in our area. My husband loves my feet, so I need to do something. The last month has been brutal on them and I hate the feeling of calluses and dry skin. $15

12 p.m. — The baby naps, so my husband and I dance in our underwear to a Lady Gaga playlist. I love it when my husband has a break from all his work.

2 p.m. — We all go on a walk to Riverside Park and enjoy the playground. We stop at Koronet Pizza, where you can get these huge, jumbo-sized slices and we order two plain slices to take home. It's $10, including a tip I leave. We do this almost every week. $10

5 p.m. — We get the biggest box I've ever seen from Amazon. It's filled with our "subscribe and save" items, which includes 152 diapers, three massive bags of wipes, and 28 rolls of paper towels. We’ve talked about using hand towels to clean, but the cost of laundry is crazy here and I'd want to wash a load each week separate from our clothes, which would mean we would pay $12 a month. That's at least three times as much as the cost of paper towels, so we just buy the paper towels in bulk twice a year. We paid for the paper towels a week ago, but they did arrive today, so I'll list it — $23.52.

8 p.m. — I realize I need to bake something for lunch with a neighbor who invited me over. I run to the store and buy three packets of yeast and three bananas — $3.53. I bake a loaf of vegan and gluten-free pumpkin bread, vegan cinnamon rolls, and make some homemade lemonade. I buy lemons every week, but I didn’t add any to my water and I didn’t do any sugar waxing on myself, so lemonade is a good way to use them all up — and bonus, my husband loves when that happens. He drinks lemonade and I drink wine and we watch TV together. $3.53.

9 p.m. — Browsing silk shirts I can't afford from my favorite brand. I'm not tempted to buy, because it's something I definitely don't need, just want. It's nice to look, though.

Daily Total: $52.05

Day Seven

6 a.m. — I try to feed the baby breakfast, but she’s fussy and uncooperative. Her food ends up thrown against the wall, stomped on, shoved down the neck of my shirt — everywhere except her mouth. She’s a few degrees warmer than usual, so I give her a half-dose of infant Tylenol and try to cuddle her and watch some musical clips. I make two pots of coffee and brace myself. We skip going to Absolute Bagels, part of our brunch routine. I’m devastated.

10 a.m. — We head out to go meet another family for a kids event in our area. There are fewer kids my daughter’s age than I expected. My daughter is super-sweet to all the little babies, so that was fun to watch.

12 to 2 p.m. — I take the bread I baked and have lunch with one of our neighbors, a graduate student, who I love. We eat the lunch she made at her apartment while my husband has the napping baby over in ours.

5 p.m. — I cook ground beef and onions for the baby and me while my husband has another interview. With my daughter not feeling well, we just decide to chill at home and clean and watch a movie. A super-uneventful night.

10 p.m. — My husband and I read and chat and prepare for the next week. That means cleaning, sorting, comparing schedules, etc. We end up in bed pretty early.

Daily Total: $0

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Those thinking that we've seen the worst of Donald Trump may still have some surprises in store. That's because there is apparently bombshell footage of the Republican presidential candidate from his days on The Apprentice.

Allegations have already surfaced that Trump acted wildly inappropriately during the filming of the show.

Producer Bill Pruitt, who used to work on the show, tweeted that the worst of Trump may be yet to come. To be clear: Rumors are circulating that Trump used the N word.

But there may be a stiff financial penalty for any would-be whistleblower. Apprentice honcho Mark Burnett supports Trump and has promised to exact heavy penalties against anyone that decides to play hero, Buzzfeed reports. Producer Chris Nee said that the fee is $5 million in a tweet directed at Mark Cuban.

To that end, an enterprising soul started a GoFundMe campaign to pay for a prospective leaker's legal fees.

"Recent developments have lead many to believe that video footage of Donald Trump exists which proves that the person we have all come to know over the past year is not the person that he is," the page reads. "Footage that reinforces what we have all recently found out."

The page has only raised a few thousand dollars as of Sunday afternoon.

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Billy Bush Suspended From Today After Trump Tape

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Update: Billy Bush has been suspended from Today in the wake of tape surfacing of Trump making leering sexual comments while Bush joined in, Politico and other outlets report.

"Let me be clear — there is simply no excuse for Billy's language and behavior on that tape," Noah Oppenheim, Today producer, said in a staff memo leaked to Politico. "NBC has decided to suspend Billy, pending further review of this matter."

Initially, it seemed as though Bush might appear and apologize for his role in the scandal. Now it's unclear what, if any, timeline there might be for his return.

Original story follows.

On Friday, a 2005 video of Donald Trump making offensive sexual comments towards women surfaced. Since then, the presidential nominee has apologized twice and had members of his own party urge him to quit the race. (Something he said he would never do.) But the man who joined Trump on that bus more than a decade ago, Billy Bush, has been lying low. It seems that he may continue to do so.

Variety is reporting that NBC is trying to decide whether or not it will ask Bush to skip Monday's episode of Today as the network figures out what to do about the former Access Hollywood anchor.

An unnamed source told the trade magazine that Tamron Hall and Al Roker would host Today 's 9 a.m. hour on Monday — without Bush. Perhaps a sign of the situation's severity is that Roker was reportedly scheduled to have the day off to have surgery. Instead, he may be asked to perform a different kind of surgery, helping to save face for the show, which has a mostly female audience.

But this is just one possible scenario. According to The Wrap , NBC is actually looking to have Bush apologize on-air for his participation in the video, which features Trump boasting about sexually assaulting women.

Bush, who deleted his Twitter account in August, initially released an apology on Friday after the video went public. “Obviously I’m embarrassed and ashamed. It’s no excuse," he wrote. "But this happened 11 years ago — I was younger, less mature, and acted foolishly in playing along. I’m very sorry.”

A source told Variety that a final decision will likely not be made "until later on Sunday," so expect Today to be very interesting tomorrow.

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