What Horror Movies Say About America

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October 30, 2024 The White Trash Cookbook, Twin Speak, and Menopause Musings Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   Must Read Their Son's Death Was Devastating. Then Politics Made It Worse. After Aiden Clark was killed in a school bus accident in Springfield, Ohio, his death inspired conspiracy theories, campaign lies and anti-immigrant hate. Now his family is the latest target. The New York Times Eli Saslow Save   SPONSORED A message from FinanceBuzz Pay off Credit Card Debt Like the Rich Do Feeling crushed under the weight of overwhelming debt? You're not alone, over a third of Americans carry a credit card balance month to month. But here's the secret… Learn More 2   Deep Dive What Horror Movies Say About America McCarthy-era paranoia. The AIDs epidemic. Post-9/11 Trauma. Scary movies have always reflected our biggest fears … and spun them into box office gold. The Hollywood Reporter Richard Newby Save 3   Analysis Online Shopping Can't Be Trusted Counterfeits and junk fees are cheapening what you buy—and draining your wallet. The Walrus Vass Bednar, Denise Hearn Save 4   "You Tried to Tell Yourself I Wasn't Real" What Happens When People With Acute Psychosis Meet the Voices in Their Heads? In avatar therapy, a clinician gives voice to their patients' inner demons. For some of the participants in a new trial, the results have been astounding. The Guardian Jenny Kleeman Save 5   In Profile The Short and Brilliant Life of Ernest Matthew Mickler To some, the author of the "White Trash Cookbook" was a curiosity. Others called him a brilliant folklorist. But his greatest achievement was the model he left for how any Southerner can claim their roots. Bitter Southerner Michael Adno Save 6   Perspectives We've Lost the Plot on Menopause Everyone take a deep breath. (And put down your credit cards.) Allure Valerie Monroe Save 7   Family Ties The Twins Who Created Their Own Language Up to 50% of twins develop their own communication pattern with one another. Most lose it over time, but for the Youlden twins it has become a normal way of communicating. BBC Krupa Padhy Save 8   Life Hack 8 Homemade Cleaners That Actually Work, According to Our Cleaning Expert The DIY all-purpose cleaners and disinfectants you can whip up right now. Good Housekeeping Lauren Smith McDonough Save 9   Good Advice How to Stay Healthy If You're Traveling During Cold and Flu Season Doctors share tips for staving off germs so you can focus on what really matters: enjoying your trip. Condé Nast Traveler Cheyenne Buckingham Save 10   Sweet Treats How Long Does Halloween Candy Last? From Reese's peanut butter cups to candy corn, here's how far past Halloween you can enjoy the fruits of all that trick-or-treating labor. Eater Dana Hatic, Elissa Suh, Emma Wartzman Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story How to Deal With a Narcissist When You Can't Avoid Them, According to a Psychologist While it's always advisable to give narcissists a wide berth, it's not always possible. Stylist asked the experts how to manage narcissistic behaviour when you can't avoid it. Stylist Amy Beecham 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