- How to let go of possessions
Sunday Edition • July 6, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Here’s an idea for an indoor activity you can do over the next few (potentially sweltering) months: Watch every film you haven’t seen on The New York Times’ new ranking of the 100 best movies of the 21st century. The outlet asked 500 filmmakers, actors, and other industry experts what their top 10 favorite flicks of the past 25 years are, and used the answers to compile the list. At the very least, it should inspire some fun debates — popcorn not…Read more
- The world’s best beaches
Wake up to good news. Supported by Friday • February 23, 2024 If you spend much of your workday hunched over a computer, tablet, or smartphone — as many of us do — you might have “tech neck.” The term refers to the neck pain, soreness, and poor posture that can come from having our heads bent over devices. Orthopedic physical therapist Devin Trachman told Popular Science that turning your head down at a 45-degree angle puts nearly 50 pounds of force on your spine, so it’s easy to see how that...
- This country is on its way to rapid wealth growth
Wake up to good news. Supported by Thursday • February 22, 2024 Have you heard of “supercommunicators”? According to author Charles Duhigg, they’re exactly what they sound like: people who are exceptionally adept at the art of conservation and making others feel heard. Duhigg released his book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection earlier this week, and Guardian writer Lauren Mechling shared her review by putting his tips to the test. Mechling implemented a...
- This may be the brightest object in the universe
Wake up to good news. Supported by Wednesday • February 21, 2024 The Oscars are fast approaching, and with so many great films over the past year, there were sure to be at least a few snubs — but none more disappointing than Messi missing out on a nomination. And no, we’re not talking about the star soccer player. Messi is a border collie who plays a key role in the critically acclaimed French movie Anatomy of a Fall, which earned five Academy Award nominations. While Messi did not nab an...