The Movement Desperately Trying to Get People to Have More Babies

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August 5, 2024 Dream Cities, Hungry Urchins, and the '100 Envelope Challenge' Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, dispatches from internet fandom. 1   By the Milliseconds The Inside Story of How Noah Lyles Pulled Off That Incredible 100-M Win Lyles' sports psychologist, coach, and mom on how the athlete pulled off that photo finish. Time Sean Gregory Save 2   What's Gold Worth? Here's How Much Athletes at the Paris Olympics Earn for Winning Medals Aside from a medal, a stuffed toy of the Olympics mascot and an official event poster, some medal winners are accorded additional financial rewards. CNBC Lee Ying Shan Save 3   Explainer The Movement Desperately Trying to Get People to Have More Babies It's not only J.D. Vance fixating on childlessness: The pronatalists, explained. Vox Rachel M. Cohen Save 4   Under the Radar Understanding the Sudden Rise of Type 2 Diabetes in Children The metabolic disorder was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, it's spiking in kids and teens, with worrisome consequences. Knowable Magazine Charlotte Huff Save 5   Thought Provoking Is It Possible to Build a Dream City From Scratch? California Forever wants to build a sustainable city on farmland in the California Bay Area. The project is mired in environmental controversy. Grist Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Save 6   First Person Everything Got Better Once I Stopped Cooking for My Family The mealtimes I dreamed of are happening, just over different kinds of food than the fantasy includes. Romper Kathleen Donahoe Save 7   Highly Specific The Very Hungry Urchins Researchers are restoring the Caribbean's surprising, spiky custodians, which gobble up the algae smothering coral reefs. Hakai Magazine Lisa S. Gardiner Save 8   Better Living This Is 1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More of As You Age Neglecting this area of your body can come with painful consequences the older you get. HuffPost Sydni Ellis Save 9   Trend Watch The TikTok-Viral "100 Envelope Challenge" Money Hack, Explained TikTokers are saving $5,050 in 100 days thanks to the 100 Envelope Challenge going viral. Bustle Carolyn Steber Save 10   Good Advice 9 Expert Tips for Picking the Perfect Watermelon How to choose the best watermelon each and every time. Serious Eats Perry Santanachote Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day Never Underestimate a Superfan How the internet drives fandom to new heights. Pocket Collections Lucy Blakiston Save   Yesterday's Most Read Story You Can (and Should) Stop Charging Your Phone When It Hits 80 Percent Here's how to make sure your smartphone battery stays in good shape. Start with not fully charging your phone. Popular Science David Nield 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