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Leesa's Labor Day sale is happening now — get up to $350 off, plus 2 free pillows when you buy a mattress

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Leesa The Insider Picks team has reviewed and researched dozens of mattresses, and we've determined that the Leesa Hybrid Mattress  and the Leesa Memory Foam Mattress are the best mattresses you can buy in 2019 because they suit all sleeping styles.  Currently, Business Insider readers can get up to $350 off the Leesa Hybrid Mattress or up to $250 off the Leesa Memory Foam Mattress . Any order that includes a mattress also get two free pillows.  Check out 16 other Labor Day mattress sales that are also running now. Find all the best Labor Day sales and deals on tech devices, clothes, kitchen appliances, and more here.  Thanks to the increasing number of people who want to be able to shop online in their pajamas, there is no shortage of direct-to-consumer companies, and a healthy percentage of them are mattress startups. Why? Because you don't have to lay down on 15 beds while a salesperson hangs around to see which suits your sleep style best, there's usua...

Wealthy weekender's guide: Where to eat, shop, stay, and party in the Hamptons

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Saunders & Associates; Samantha Lee/Business Insider The Hamptons , a series of beach towns dotting eastern Long Island, New York, are a popular summer destination for the wealthy.  Business Insider spoke with Hamptons-based real-estate agent Diane Saatchi to get the inside scoop on how to enjoy the Hamptons, neighborhood by neighborhood. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The Hamptons , a series of beach towns and villages dotting eastern Long Island, New York, are known around the world as a destination for ultra-wealthy vacationers. And, while all indisputably beautiful, each area of the Hamptons offers something a bit different.  Whether you're looking for a great night out or a shopping center loaded with the top brands, there's a place for everything — you just have to know where to look.  Read more: Inside the most expensive property for sale in the Hamptons, which is listed for $150 million and costs 75 times more than the swanky are...

Hurricane Dorian Tik Toks and memes are going viral, highlighting school closings, storm prep, and evacuations

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Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images, NOAA via Getty Images Hurricane Dorian is currently brewing over the Atlantic Ocean before it is forecast to approach Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina as a Category 4 storm on Monday. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency across Florida and residents have scrambled to stockpile supplies ahead of the storm's arrival.  Despite the concerns, Florida-based Tik Tok users have posted videos about cleaned-out stores, long lines for gas, school cancelations, and not being impressed by a major hurricane.  Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Hurricane Dorian is currently brewing over the Atlantic Ocean before it is forecast to approach Florida as a Category 4 storm on Monday. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency across Florida as some projections have shown Dorian making landfall near Fort Pierce, Florida , approximately 130 miles north of Miami. See the rest of the story at Business Insider NOW WA...

23-year-old Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev taunted a booing crowd at the US Open: 'I won because of you'

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@cjzero / Twitter Daniil Medvedev trolled a booing US Open audience after his victory on Friday night. "I want all of you to know when you sleep tonight: I won because of you," Medvedev told the booing crowd after the match, waving his arms to encourage them to continue to show their disapproval. The crowd turned against Medvedev after he snatched a towel away from a ballperson early in the match. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . Daniil Medvedev embraced his role as a villain at the US Open on Friday night, encouraging the crowd to boo him through his post-match interview on the court. After defeating Feliciano Lopez in four sets, the 23-year-old Russian was met with a swell of boos from the crowd. Rather than shy away from the attention, Medvedev played into the crowd as he took the microphone and thanked them for encouraging him to victory. See the rest of the story at Business Insider NOW WATCH: Statistics tell us today's NBA teams wo...

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Breaking Bad' 11 years later

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AMC AMC's hit drama "Breaking Bad" aired on the network from 2008 to 2013. The show starred Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, respectively.  The actors from "Breaking Bad" have gone on to win Tony Awards, star on other series, and appear on the spin-off series called "Better Call Saul." It was also recently revealed that Paul will reprise his role as Jesse for a film sequel called "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie."  Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.   "Breaking Bad" aired on AMC from January 2008 to 2013 and was a hit TV show, earning Emmys , Golden Globes , and SAG Awards during its five-season run. The critically-acclaimed crime drama starred Bryan Cranston as Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who turned to crystal meth-making to financially support his family after being diagnosed with s tage 3 lung cancer. He forged a partnership with a former student nam...

26 breathtaking photos of colorful places in Europe

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Pablo77/Shutterstock A plethora of colorful  destinations can be found within Europe . Some of the continent's brightest locations are found in nature , like the Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway , and the Rio Tinto River in the Huelva province of Spain . Kinsale, Ireland , and Wrocław, Poland , however, shine with color thanks to brightly-painted buildings and homes. You can also check out some of the most beautiful colorful destinations on Earth . Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. While many people are familiar with Europe's iconic landmarks — think Big Ben and the Leaning Tower of Pisa — not everyone knows that the continent is home to some of the most colorful places in the world. Spain and Romania offer bright architecture that attracts tourists from all around the world. Poland, Italy, and France are also home to vibrant locations that can't be found anywhere else. Take a look at some of the most colorful places found in Europe below. The fi...