Saturday, August 10, 2024

How to Do Less at Home

The Dognapping of the Century. Meet the Granfluencers.

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August 10, 2024
Olympic Heat, Seflie Deaths, and Divorce Lawyers' Advice
Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, tips for doing less at home.
 
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Hot Take
The Summer Olympics Can't Keep up With Rising Temperatures
What happens when your favorite athletes can't take the heat?
Vox
Umair Irfan
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Good Advice
How to Make a Relationship Work – and When to Call It Quits: 10 Lessons From Divorce Lawyers
Have the awkward chats early on, don't be afraid to argue - and be graceful when it ends. Divorce lawyers share their advice for singles and couples.
The Guardian
Rhiannon Evans
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Longform
The Dognapping of the Century
When a ring of thieves steals a poet's beloved dog, one of the world's most famous women must break her long domestic oppression and discover herself in the process.
Truly*Adventurous
Olivia Rutigliano
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Safer Selfies
A Picture to Die For
In our smartphone-addled society, selfie deaths are a public health issue.
Slate
Anna Gibbs
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Better Living
The Five Health and Fitness Numbers That Actually Matter
Experts told GQ which activity tracker data is worth paying attention to.
GQ
Dean Stattmann
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Your Next Trip
52 Unexpected Places to Go in the USA
We find trip inspiration in every state (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.), from sprawling rainforests and contemporary art museums to Black-owned wineries and award-winning restaurants.
Afar
Nicholas DeRenzo
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Thought-Provoking
Heat Pumps Are Expensive. What If Billionaires Bought Them for Everyone?
Rewiring America ran the numbers and found that a big investment in heat pumps would end up paying for itself.
Grist
Matt Simon
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Zeitgeist
How 'Inside Out' and Its Sequel Changed Therapy
Mental health professionals and educators say the movies are remarkably helpful in providing a common language they can use with children and parents.
The New York Times
Melena Ryzik
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First Person
The Advice My Friend Anthony Bourdain Gave Me
In the early 2000s, chef Gabrielle Hamilton met Anthony Bourdain. 20 years later, she recounts how his advice from that time resonates more than ever.
Bon Appétit
Gabrielle Hamilton
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Delightful
Meet the Granfluencers
From funeral fits to dating hacks, elderly TikTokers are slaying online.
The Walrus
Nicole Schmidt
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Further Reading
 
Collection of the Day
How to Do Less at Home
Separating laundry? Pre-rinsing dishes? You just don't need to. These articles will free you — and tell you why.
Pocket Collections
Kimi Goffe
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Yesterday's Most Read Story
The Mom Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant Until She Was in Labor
"A wave of pain hit me so badly that I catapulted up from the recliner, landing with my back arched like a cat ready to attack."
The Cut
Yolanda Wikiel
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