The U.S. Economy Is Pulling Off Something Historic

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July 27, 2024 Skibidi Toilet, Olympic Swimwear, and Costco Travel Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, a Disability Pride Month reading list. 1   Under the Radar The US Economy Is Pulling Off Something Historic As the economy continued to expand from April through June, inflation resumed a downward trend, the latest GDP report shows. CNN Bryan Mena Save 2   In the News Faster-Higher-Stronger 'Splainer: the Ringer's Guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics What will be the most exciting days of the Olympics? Which names and teams should you know? And who'll come away with gold? That and more in our Paris preview. The Ringer Katie Baker Save 3   Rabbit Hole How Skibidi Toilet Became One of the Most Valuable Franchises in Hollywood The YouTube series is a global phenomenon, and now a TV show and movie are in the works from filmmaker Michael Bay. The Washington Post Taylor Lorenz Save 4   End of an Era Southwest Ends Its Open Seating Policy—Could More Changes Be on the Way? We asked industry experts if free checked bags and affordable tickets are the next to go. Condé Nast Traveler Jessica Puckett Save 5   By the Numbers A $1 Million Starter Home Is Now the Norm in More Than 200 US Cities The number of US cities where first-time homebuyers are faced with at least a $1 million price tag on the average entry-level home has nearly tripled in the past five years, according to new research. CNN Samantha Delouya Save 6   Wanderlust The World's Greatest Places of 2024 Discover awe-inspiring destinations around the globe Time Staff Save 7   Essay Costco in Cancún On Costco aesthetics, at home and abroad. The Paris Review Simon Wu Save 8   The Most Important Meal Banana Bread Baked Oats Will Become Your New Breakfast Obsession Once I realized how easy it is to make, I knew I had to try it. The Kitchn Dai Poole Save 9   First Person The Bullet in My Mother's Head In 1987, she survived her own murder. Thirty-seven years later, a son investigates the mystery that defined his life before it even began. Esquire Ryan Nourai Save 10   Fascinating The Evolution of Olympic Swimwear From 1924's wool 'swimming costumes' to 2024's high-tech race suits. Popular Science Laura Baisas Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day A Disability Pride Reading List for July—and Beyond Explore the origins of the ADA, celebrate the joy in disability identity, and discover opportunities for allyship all year round. Pocket Collections Emily Ladau Save   Yesterday's Most Read Story The Truth About How Billionaires Travel The new secrets of private travel, from exclusive villas to trips planned for US presidents Condé Nast Traveller Toby Skinner Save Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this newsletter, please share it with a friend. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe now to get Pocket in your inbox every day. Take Pocket everywhere You're receiving this email because you subscribed to Pocket. Unsubscribe • Manage Preferences • Privacy Policy • Help Center • Advertise © 2024 Mozilla Corporation, 149 New Montgomery St, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105