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Reads far and wide — 104 sources in 90 days
NYTimes asking the hard questions this week.
What Can I Do About See-Through White Pants?
A reader loves the style, but hates the consequences.
nytimes.com
Who is most likely to subscribe to and read email newsletters? As a person drowning in unsolicited marketing mail, I am unfortunately not among them.
Email Newsletters as a Source of News
Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they at least sometimes get news from newsletters, but many don’t read most of the newsletters they get.
pewresearch.org
Understanding the fascia and the system of skin as a third circulatory system in the body.
Inside the Interstitium, the Human Body’s Hidden Pathways
The detection of another circulatory system in the human body could have enormous scientific implications.
nytimes.com
I saw dozens of flights cancelled today, and I see that Europe runs out of jet fuel in a month — right when we are set to go. Hoping for undisrupted travel this summer.
Hundreds of flight cancellations leave passengers frustrated and stranded
The war in the Middle East has caused the price of jet fuel to double in just a few weeks. Many airlines, especially low-cost carriers, have canceled flights with low occupancy or low profitability. Passenger rights are protected, but within certain limits.
lemonde.fr
“We have a policy decision to let wealthy, typically older people protect their house value while younger people cannot afford a basic house.“
A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents
Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.
nytimes.com
An interesting background on the intentional design of prestigious white collar jobs becoming a total misery grind.
Vercel Security Checkpoint
aeon.co
Happy Mother’s Day!
The Men Who Want to Supersize Their Testicles
How far would you be willing to go for bigger balls?
menshealth.com
Are yuppies making a comeback?
Opinion | Speak, Yuppie
The young urban professionals of the 1980s changed our cities, our politics and our meritocratic work lives.
nytimes.com
Nothing brings out bad behavior like internet anonymity or a belief that others online are not real people (some may be bots, but not all).
The Parasocial Style in American Politics
Our screens are two-way but we can easily forget that the people on the other end exist as more than characters for our enjoyment.
liberalcurrents.com
The largest known colony of underground bees is obviously in upstate New York.
Scientists just discovered 5.6 million bees under a New York State cemetery
This whopping bee aggregation is one of the largest and oldest ever recorded, according to a new study
scientificamerican.com
Last year RFK fired every full time employee on the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program. They investigated outbreaks and conduct health inspections on cruise ships. How is this making America healthy again?
CDC
The steep cuts to the cruise ship inspection team baffled officials in the program, which is not paid for by taxpayer dollars.
cbsnews.com
Many homeowners tell me they regret it and wish they put their mortgage money into the market. But they forget they’d still have to pay rent.
Renting Forever and Trying to Create a Strong Financial Future (Published 2024)
Either by choice or because they are priced out of the market, many people plan to never stop renting. Building wealth without home equity requires a different mind-set.
nytimes.com
Not enough to get me on a space ship, but glad to see the photos of such an astonishing sight.
Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand
Astronauts report feeling profoundly awestruck when they go to space, an anthropologist reports. This experience shapes their perspectives even back on Earth.
theconversation.com
Why doesn’t a rising tide lift all boats?
CEO pay soared in 2025, 20 times faster than workers’ pay
Analysis finds real wages fell 12% since 2019, with inequality widening in the US beyond global levels
theguardian.com
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You're probably paying more for insurance lately. A new study suggests federal action to cut costs
A new analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion a year to insure their homes, autos and businesses.
apnews.com
This was great.
How to write
Everything is interesting. Absolutely everything.
open.substack.com
Dark times in Norway, where foreign guides try to make light money.
Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare
This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.
nytimes.com
Can the Curley Effect explain Portland’s economic woes?
Where Are All the Normies?
How a century-old political playbook explains why the city’s decline may be a feature, not a bug
ericfruits.substack.com
Feels like time to stock up on water and power bricks and non perishable food.
Earth is splitting open beneath the Pacific Northwest, scientists say
For the first time, scientists have watched a subduction zone literally fall apart beneath the ocean floor. Using advanced seismic imaging, they found the Juan de Fuca plate splitting into fragments as it sinks beneath North America. Rather than collapsing all at once, the plate is tearing piece by piece, like a train slowly derailing. The finding helps explain ancient plate fragments and could refine how scientists understand earthquake behavior.
sciencedaily.com
Portland now requires permits for non motorized watercraft, even kayaks and paddle boards. I grew up on a lake, had my boaters license before I could drive a car, and I think this is beyond ridiculous.
Heat draws more paddleboarders, but new Oregon permit law could bring warning and fines
High temperatures are hitting the Rose City and that means more people will be out on the water enjoying the weather.For those out getting some use out of their
katu.com
A beautiful film follows the journey of three athletes who had life changing injuries while doing outdoor sports during COVID.
New film showcases 3 Bend athletes’ commitment to outdoor sports after life-changing spinal cord injuries
The film “Adapted” highlights the athletes getting back to the activities they love and finding new ways to access the outdoors.
opb.org
From 2023, the history of Stockholm Syndrome, which is not based on Patty Hearst but a Swedish bank heist that happened a year prior.
Is Stockholm Syndrome even real? The bizarre story behind a problematic diagnosis
Few realize that ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ is a term that was foisted on a woman by a male psychiatrist who had never met her after a Swedish bank heist worthy of a movie. Fifty years after the hostage situation that gave the syndrome its name, Sheila Flynn reports on how minds have changed — and how police may have avoided criticism by pathologizing a victim
independent.co.uk
You’ve all heard about ag gag, right? Ag gag.
Federal court backs Iowa farmers in ag‑gag fight over secret recordings
A federal court ruling strengthens Iowa’s ag‑gag law, raising risks for activists who film protests — and reinforcing property rights for farmers.
desmoinesregister.com
Apparently everyone is hiding their wealth in the Switzerland of America: South Dakota.
How the US became the world’s refuge for dirty money
Who needs the Bahamas anymore when you’ve got Sioux Falls?
motherjones.com
I can’t recall if I shared this already, but it appears that the Midwest is the final barely affordable frontier.
How the Midwest Became the Place to Move
It’s (mostly) about affordability.
theatlantic.com
No.
The Chicken Thigh Is the Current Darling of the American Table. But Its Popularity Is Costing Us More Than We Realize.
Which cut will reign supreme?
slate.com
RoundUp is getting sprayed all over national forest and park lands under the premise of wildfire prevention. The author notes observable declines in wildlife near her vacation home in Lassen Volcanic National Park in northeast California.
We are bombarding America’s forests with Roundup
Scientists are wary of glyphosate. MAHA loathes it. And our investigation shows California is spraying it everywhere.
motherjones.com
Some folks are holding onto hope, but this system was never made to benefit everyone.
America Is Diseased by Money in Politics -- But We're Not Dead Yet
America has been diseased by money in politics since the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. Jack Schlossberg argues that we're not dead yet.
rollingstone.com
Do not let the hideous lead image deter you from visiting one of the more beautiful towns in California, one that contains the best book shop I have ever seen: Bart’s Books.
The California City With Tiny Oranges and Pink Sunsets
Surrounded by citrus groves and hiking trails, Ojai is an irresistible escape for nature enthusiasts, spiritual seekers and fans of giant tortoises.
nytimes.com
Mood of the week.
Fuck It, I’m Making a Funfetti Cake
“I’m an adult. I can do what I want. I need a break from Zoom meetings and ‘circling back’. I need a big-ass slice of perfectly moist vanilla cake with rainb...
mcsweeneys.net
The age of oligarchs continues to strengthen.
Number go up
Our charts tell the story of oligarchy in overdrive.
motherjones.com
A delightful wander through the many Sears catalog homes that were sold between 1910-1940 for a reasonable price. Much more reasonable than homes today, even with inflation.
Vintage Mail Order Houses That Came from Sears Catalogs, 1910s-1940s - Rare Historical Photos
In the early 20th century, companies such as Sears, Roebuck and Co., sold tens of thousands of mail-order kit houses.
rarehistoricalphotos.com
If China gets to a Sears catalog equivalent for homes, it’ll be all over for American manufacturers. (But also, bring back the Sears homes!)
MSN
msn.com
Shut down Sloth World immediately.
At ‘Sloth World’ in Florida, Wild Sloths Have Died by the Dozens - Inside Climate News
The animals, highly susceptible to illness when removed from their habitat, have been kept in a warehouse. More than 31 have died.
insideclimatenews.org
My favorite songwriter from Vermont has come out with his sophomore album, which I haven’t listened to yet!
Noah Kahan Is Caught in the In-Between on ‘The Great Divide’
The singer-songwriter’s “Stick Season” was an unexpected smash. On its follow-up he sings about fame, complex relationships and the future with a sharper perspective.
nytimes.com
Extremely promising news on a Lyme disease vaccine.
A vaccine for Lyme disease could be on the horizon
The vaccine candidate is the furthest any shot has gotten since the last one was pulled in 2002. Scientists are testing other ways to block infection.
sciencenews.org
The idea that 81 would be an age cap is insane to me. Mandatory retirement at 75 for all roles of government.
Why is Congress filled with old people?
Nearly 20% of House and Senate members are 70 or older, and only 6% are under 40. What explains Congress’ advanced age?
theconversation.com
Good to know that my “I’ve given up today” outfit is trending as fashionable this spring.
How to Style Tracksuit Pants for Spring and Summer
Here are 10 easy and chic outfit combos to inspire your next look.
teenvogue.com
For the love of dogs, do not bring your canine to a tulip festival. It could kill them.
Owner's warning after dog's Pontefract tulip festival death
Jemma Ladwitch, from Ackworth, says she wants to highlight the dangers posed by the flowers to dogs.
bbc.com
A sunny outlook for solar energy in some brighter news this week.
Solar power surge leads to decline in fossil fuel generation
Global clean power production outpaced electricity demand last year, leading to a decline in fossil fuel generation for the first time since the pandemic.
semafor.com
An Oregon winery succession drama yields a six figure fine for the use of AI in the courtroom to generate false legal citations.
A Family Feud at an Oregon Winery Turns to Vinegar Over A.I. Slop
She wanted to pry her late mother’s vineyard from two of her brothers. Instead, her lawyers were fined nearly $110,000 for citing bogus case law generated by artificial intelligence.
nytimes.com
The background and history of inKind, one of my new favorite apps of 2026. TLDR: money for restaurants to keep them in business.
Client Challenge
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statesman.com
A Lego pasta heist worth $30k is making international news today.
California man arrested for allegedly swapping in pasta for Lego pieces then returning them
Irving police department announced bust in pun-filled social media post about $34,000 Lego looting
theguardian.com
A surprisingly well-written essay, references to privilege aside, by actress Amanda Peet on losing both her parents while dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. I fear *not* talking about death as much as she feared discussing it.
My Parents Were Both Dying. Then I Found Out I Had Cancer
Amanda Peet writes, “I admire people who can sit with uncertainty in matters of life and death. I’m not one of them. I suck at mindfulness.”
newyorker.com
In America, a powerful man’s right to sex is more important than a woman’s interest or consent. If it weren’t, these 70 tech leaders wouldn’t still be in positions of power. Still better than France!
70 powerful Bay Area men were accused of sexual misconduct. What happened next?
Since 2010, scores of prominent local men have faced allegations ranging from sexual harassment to rape. Most have returned to the highest echelons of public life.
sfstandard.com
Google now takes permission to create AI content with all of you photos, whether you want them to or not, simply by storing your photos in their album.
forbes.com
Caity Weaver continues to be the most entertaining lifestyle writer of our generation.
I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America
Thirteen thousand miles. Infinite contenders. One beautiful loaf.
theatlantic.com
People are dead and suffering, but sure, let’s focus on the quarterly sales drop of luxury purses in the Middle East. The award for missing the point the most this week goes to the NYTimes. This is a hate post.
Luxury Brands Bet on the Middle East. War Has Damaged Their Plans.
High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet.
nytimes.com
Did anyone share the news about this little cutie yet?
The Anti-Tesla Has Arrived: Meet the $28,000 Electric Pickup
It looks like a Bauhaus manifesto and costs less than a generic crossover. The Slate is the first electric truck designed for the rest of us.
outsideonline.com
Can’t wait to snatch up a non-overpriced home in the next economic collapse!
forbes.com
