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Here are a few stories you might have missed this week, plus our favorite long reads for the weekend. Whether you're celebrating Easter, Passover, Ramadan or Coachella this weekend, we hope you have a great one.
- Annie Johnson
ON OUR RADAR
Was a Nic Cage action-comedy — in which he plays himself — something the world needed, or is this a film that's on its way to becoming an obscure trivia question?
Climate change has made seasonal allergies worse for everyone. Dr. Antoine Azar recommends nasal corticosteroid sprays among OTC options. You can also try oral antihistamines or antihistamine eye drops and nasal sprays, depending on the symptoms.
Despite calls in 2020 to defund the police, most US cities increased the percent of their budget devoted to policing in 2021. A new study suggests increasing police budgets is likely to do one thing: increase misdemeanor arrests.
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RECOMMENDED READING
A Day In The Life Of (Almost) Every Vending Machine In The World
What made entrepreneurs from the Victorian age onwards want to hawk their goods in this way? What made generations of us buy? Tom Lamont explores "the indestructible appeal of the robotic snack."
Two Immigrants Caught The Subway Shooter. Here’s How They Got To America
Two immigrant New Yorkers made the call that led to the Brooklyn subway shooter being caught. Here are the stories of how they got to the US.
Is Being Single Not Aesthetic Anymore?
Dive into “the long-term relationship aesthetic,” the aspirational digital trappings of being in a long, comfy partnership.
Michael Hobbes breaks down the tropes of moral panic journalism line by line. This time he takes on the already-infamous “America Has a Free Speech Problem” editorial in the New York Times.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
This Ted Talk About The Phrase 'Be A Pineapple' Is The Words Of Wisdom Everyone Deserves To Hear
"Stand up straight, wear a crown and be sweet." These are three principles that Annie Meehan lives by in this inspiring pep talk. 🍍
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
How Do Halal Food Vendors Survive Fasting During Ramadan?
During Ramadan, observant Muslims can't eat or drink anything — even water — from dawn till dusk. The experience is particularly daunting when your job requires you to cook delicious food all day. (From 2018)
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