Monday, July 15, 2024

Is Cutting Off Your Family Good Therapy?

A Stark Look at the Recent History of Political Violence in America. Nine Things You Didn't Know About the Ancient Olympic Games.

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July 15, 2024
Political Violence, the Rideshare Mafia, and Ancient Olympics
Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, easy packaged food upgrades.
 
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How it Happened
Minute-by-Minute: Visual Timeline of the Trump Assassination Attempt
Through videos, maps and photos, CNN pieced together what occurred from the start of the rally to the chaotic moments when gunshots erupted to, ultimately, when Trump landed in Newark, New Jersey, early Sunday morning.
CNN
Staff
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Troubling Precedents
A Stark Look at the Recent History of Political Violence in America
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is the latest act of political violence in America.
Time
Rebecca Schneid
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Investigation
'People Say, You Sold Your Baby': How Utah Became the Most Exploitative State in Private Adoption
Utah's adoption system is by consensus the most exploitative in the nation — a clearinghouse for fast-track, high-dollar placements.
The Cut
Gabrielle Glaser
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Up for Debate
Is Cutting Off Your Family Good Therapy?
Encouraged on social media, many are estranging themselves from their families as a therapeutic step.
The New York Times
Ellen Barry
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Longform
She Made $10,000 a Month Defrauding Apps like Uber and Instacart. Meet the Queen of the Rideshare Mafia.
Priscila Barbosa came to the US with a dream of making it. Using gig-economy platforms she built a business empire up from nothing. There was just one huge problem.
WIRED
Lauren Smiley
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Better Living
Shuteye and Sleep Hygiene: The Truth About Why You Keep Waking Up at 3 a.m.
You eschew caffeine after lunch, have stopped drinking alcohol and eat healthily. But you're still staring at the ceiling in the small hours. Here's why.
The Guardian
Elle Hunt
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Good to Know
Elder Fraud Has Reached Epidemic Proportions
A geriatrician explains what older Americans need to know.
The Conversation
Laurie Archbald-Pannone
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Trend Watch
How the Air Fryer Sparked a Frozen Food Revolution
Frozen fries and pizza rolls will never be the same.
Eater
Claudia Geib, Tanya Edwards
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Trivia
Nine Things You Didn't Know About the Ancient Olympic Games
With an intensive athletes' boot camp and the threat of execution for unwelcome spectators, the Greek sporting event was a serious affair.
Smithsonian Magazine
Sonja Anderson
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Get Away From It All
The World Is Full of Beautiful Beaches. These 15 Will Blow Your Mind.
From a sheltered cove in Greece to a wild stretch of sand in Scotland, our global travel expert wowed us with her favorite beaches.
Outside Magazine
Jen Murphy
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Further Reading
 
Collection of the Day
How to Transform Packaged Food Into Your New Favorite Meal
Low-effort ways to upgrade your go-to staples, from brownie mix that tastes homemade to grown-up mac and cheese you can have ready in just a few.
Pocket Collections
Pocket Editors
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Yesterday's Most Read Story
Trump's Raised Fist Will Make History — And Define His Candidacy
In wake of shooting, GOP officials are quick to blame Democrats for demonizing the former president.
POLITICO
Jonathan Martin
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