The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster. Here’s How It Works

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August 28, 2024 Divorce Coaches, Viral Muffins, and An Epic Box Office Bomb Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, how to talk to people you disagree with. 1   Deep Dive The Unequal Effects of School Closings As more families opt for charter and private schools or homeschooling in the wake of the pandemic, cities around the country are shuttering schools. The effects fall hardest on majority-Black schools and special-needs students. ProPublica Alec MacGillis Save 2   Wild Ride Real Estate Shopping for the Apocalypse Thirty-nine per cent of Americans believe that we're living in end times, and the market for underground hideouts is heating up. The New Yorker Patricia Marx Save 3   Explainer The Huge Stakes in the Supreme Court's New Abortion Case Oklahoma v. HHS could potentially blow up much of Medicare and Medicaid if the justices decide to wild out. Vox Ian Millhiser Save 4   Internet Sensation How a TikTok Creator Brought the Viral Olympic Chocolate Muffins to New York City The chocolate muffins became a breakout Olympic star after a Norwegian swimmer made dozens of videos about them. NBC News Victoria Feng Save 5   Therapy 4 Questions With Esther Perel "When I listen to a question, I try to listen to the question that is beneath the question." The Cut Esther Perel Save 6   In Profile The Life and Tragic Death of John Balson: How a True Crime Producer Documented His Own Rising Horror His symptoms began with dizziness, headaches, a lack of sleep and panic attacks. Over time, they grew worse. All the while, this beloved husband, father and son was wondering about the role his work played in his illness. The Guardian Sirin Kale Save 7   Modern Romance Getting a Divorce? There's a Coach for That Behind a burgeoning industry is the idea that divorce is something we can all do better. The Hustle Katherine Laidlaw Save 8   Helpful Advice 5 Ways to Break Out of a Food Rut and Get Excited About Your Meals Again If you've been feeling meh about your menu, try these tiny, tasty tweaks. SELF Jessica Migala Save 9   Sleep Better The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster. Here's How It Works. A doctor of physical therapy explains why she recommends the simple breathing exercise. Prevention Philip Ellis Save 10   Just Because 25 Years Ago, a Forgotten Historical Epic Became a Box Office Bomb for the Ages The 13th Warrior is one of the biggest box office bombs of all time. Or at least, that's how history remembers it. The truth is a bit more complicated. /Film Ryan Scott Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day How to Talk to People You Disagree With Bridge the divide with thoughtful conversation techniques, next-level listening, and a dip into the science of changing minds. Pocket Collections Amy Maoz Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story 30 Irish Names You're Probably Mispronouncing There's not a hint of an "m" sound in 'Caoimhe.' Mental Floss Ellen Gutoskey 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