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Knowable Magazine

Is This ‘Age of the Delta’ Coming to an End?

Though inherently impermanent, deltas have been essential to both people and wildlife for thousands of years. But recent shifts have brought on losses that worry scientists.

Quartz

Designers and Statisticians Disagree On What Makes a Good Information Graphic

The fundamental disagreement between designers and statisticians isn’t rare, nor is it new.

The Hustle

Why Nobody Got Paid for One of the Most Sampled Sounds in Hip-Hop

A few seconds from one forgotten rap song have tied artists and eras together for decades.

Country Living

How to Get Rid of House Flies Quickly

Put down the bug spray and try this natural DIY hack.

Men’s Health

How Many Calories You Can Burn Just By Walking

Walking is an effective, low-impact cardio workout with benefits that go well beyond calorie burn. Still, here’s what to keep in mind if you’re keeping track.

MEL Magazine

How to Protect Your Home From Burglars, According to Burglars

And then fact-checked by a security expert.

BBC Worklife

Why It’s OK to Let Friendships Fade Out

We’ve fallen out of touch with friends and acquaintances. It may feel awkward, but you don’t actually have to rekindle every relationship you once had.

Inverse

Why Are Miyazaki Movie Dubs So Good?

It may be the secret weapon behind Miyazaki’s unprecedented success in America.

MIT Press Reader

When Objects Become Extensions of You

Whether they are tools, toys, or mirror reflections, external objects temporarily become part of who we are all the time.

Elle

How I Lost My Hair and Found a Community

I was terrified that chemotherapy meant saying goodbye to all my hair. I couldn’t have predicted what I’d discover in its place.

Prevention

7 Hamstring Stretches to Address Tight Muscles, According to Fitness Experts

These easy exercises loosen may even help prevent injury.

Esquire

I Asked a Music Psychologist Why Gen Z Loves Sad Songs

As it turns out, the kids are all right, but their playlists are brutal.

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The Art of Navigating Thorny Office Politics

From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.

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Texas Monthly

At 40, She Discovered She Was One of America’s Best Free Divers

Sara Burnett went from an introductory course to a world championship in just over a year.

The New Yorker

How to Save a Dog

For nearly a year, a motley crew scoured New Orleans for a shaggy white mutt named Scrim.

Substack

The Death of Partying in the U.S.A.—and Why It Matters

Young Americans today spend 70 percent less time attending or hosting parties than they did at the beginning of the 21st century. Why?

The New York Times

How a Single Overdose Unraveled an Empire of Heroin

A man’s death after using “Flow” in a small Vermont city exposed a drug operation that spanned continents and sent a New York prosecutor on a heartbreaking journey.

The Guardian

‘It’s the Only Thing Between Me and a Divorce!’ The Remarkable Rise of the Big Family Planner

Many households would descend into chaos without somewhere to jot down work commitments, after-school activities, birthdays, holidays, anniversaries … But do you run the planner, or does the planner run you?

Elle

How a ‘Breakup Moon’ Trip Helped Us Say Goodbye

My boyfriend and I knew our relationship was over. We decided to go to New Zealand anyway.

Texas Monthly

The River House Broke. We Rushed in the River.

On July 4, the Guadalupe ripped our home from its pillars, pulling my family into its waters and into the night. Then morning came.

WIRED

AI Is a Lousy Chef

I asked an AI-powered recipe generator to make some menus. It didn’t tell me to put glue in my guacamole, but the results didn’t come close to besting recipes written by professionals.

10 Plants You Should Always Grow Next to Zinnias, According to Gardening Experts

Zinnias are a wonderful addition to your garden that will fill it with color and attract pollinators. Here are 10 plants you can grow next to them to maximize their potential.

Kiplinger

Engineering Reliable Retirement Income in 2025: An Expert Guide

For dependable income, consider using a bucket strategy and annuities in tandem to promote structure, flexibility and peace of mind.

Parents

Okay, Do I Really Need a Bath Water Filter?

If you’re considering a bath water filter for your home, here’s what to know about the benefits, drawbacks, and if they really help.

The 19th

The Care Work of the Courtroom: How Women Lawyers Are Fighting to Keep Immigrants Safe

Women immigration lawyers approach their cases and their own communities with empathy and education — while navigating policies meant to deter and detain.

Essence

7 Tips for Hosting an Elevated Summer Dinner Party

From setting themes to curating memorable menus, these helpful tips will assist you in curating fabulous moments this summer.

Discover

Strikes From Two Eocene Asteroids May Not Have Changed Earth’s Climate Long Term

Learn about two major asteroid impacts from 3.5 million years ago that may not have had lasting environmental effects.

ESPN

Judge MLB’s Fastest to 350 HRs, but Yankees Lose

Slugger Aaron Judge became the fastest player to hit 350 home runs in MLB history Saturday, but it wasn't enough for the Yankees, who lost to the Cubs 5-2.