Why Women Get Migraines More Than Men

How to Pop Your Ear on a Plane. Can You Copyright a Rhythm?

September 30, 2024 Hasan Minhaj, UK Lingo, and a Lead Poisoning Mystery Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   In the News 1 Storm, More Than 100 Dead and a 500-Mile Path of Destruction. Now Comes the Hard Work of Recovering From Helene Short on supplies, power and patience, storm victims who saw the brutal force of Helene upend their lives have emerged to a new week, facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding. CNN Steve Almasy, Andy Rose, Holly Yan Save   SPONSORED A message from FinanceBuzz The Secret To Paying Off Debt Faster (It All Starts With The Right Credit Card) Some of the top credit card experts identified one of their favorites that puts interest on ice until nearly 2026 AND offers up to 10% cash back on qualifying purchases. Talk about the best of both worlds. Learn More 2   Investigation You'll Never Guess the Culprit in a Global Lead Poisoning Mystery High levels of lead were found in a surprisingly large number of Bangladeshi kids in New York City — and in pregnant women in Bangladesh. Could there be a common cause? NPR Gabrielle Emanuel Save 3   Money Trail All That Twitters: Who Owns a Piece of Elon Musk? It takes a lot of cash to prop up the broligarch Elon Musk—and some of it comes from unsavory sources. The Baffler Jacob Silverman Save 4   Research Why Women Get Migraines More Than Men Women suffer from migraines three times as often as men, and often with more intensity. New research into the role of hormones is helping explain why. WIRED Lori Youmshajekian Save 5   "Boom Ch-Boom-Chick" Can You Copyright a Rhythm? A landmark lawsuit brought by two Jamaican producers raises difficult questions around the legal ownership of the dembow riddim and the cultural ownership of reggaeton as a genre. Pitchfork Isabelia Herrera Save 6   In Profile Hasan Minhaj Explains Himself The comedian and actor felt the wrath of the Internet and lost a career-defining job amid the controversy. Now he's back with a YouTube interview series, a new Netflix special, and a fresh perspective. Esquire Michael Sebastian Save 7   Language Across the Pond The Other British Invasion: How UK Lingo Conquered the US It used to be that Brits would complain about Americanisms diluting the English language. But in fact it's a two-way street. The Guardian Ben Yagoda Save 8   Recommendation The Life-Changing Magic of "Knolling" Before purging your belongings to tidy up, consider this organizational tactic championed by two artists. Dwell Tyler Watamanuk Save 9   Pro Tip How to Pop Your Ear on a Plane, According to an ENT Doctor Do NOT hold your nose and blow really hard. Thrillist Jessica Sulima Save 10   Wanderlust The World's Most Iconic Train Journeys Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers. Condé Nast Traveler Arati Menon Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story Why Recycling Is Mostly Garbage The rise of recycling is a story of illusory promises, often entwined with disturbing political agendas. The New Republic Daniela Blei 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