‘There’s endless choice, but you’re not listening’: fans quitting Spotify to save their love of music
The Guardian · 8 minFormer streaming service subscribers on why they have ditched mod cons for MP3s, CDs and other DIY music formats.
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Asking one simple question can entirely change how you feel
psyche.co · 7 minStudies have shown that when people label their negative emotions, it can decrease how negative they feel.
People Are Sharing Their Go-To Answers To Tricky Interview Questions, And I'm Filing These Away For Later
BuzzFeed · 5 minSave these for your next job interview.
The ‘End’ of COVID Is Still Far Worse Than We Imagined
The Atlantic · 6 minEven now, the coronavirus is killing three times as many people as the flu.
How the War in Ukraine Might End
The New Yorker · 14 minIn recent years, a small group of scholars has focused on war-termination theory. They see reason to fear the possible outcomes in Ukraine.
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The Daring Diplomat Who Proved One Person Can Thwart an Empire
Narratively · 20 minA whistleblower puts his life on the line to defy Soviet aggression. Over sixty years later, this forgotten story of subterfuge, smears and suspicious death has never felt more timely.
Inside the Ransomware Gangs That Extort Hospitals
New York Magazine · 22 minThey shut down patient care and put lives at risk. Would the pandemic finally slow them down?
Who needs cutlery anyway? Why food is more delicious when you eat with your hands
The Guardian · 7 minWhen I first introduced my now-husband to my family, he was met with open arms by everyone – except my nine-year-old niece. “Why does Aunty have to marry that man?” she asked, before scathingly adding: “I bet he can’t even eat with his hands.”
Why One Neuroscientist Started Blasting His Core
The Atlantic · 7 minAn anatomical understanding of how movement controls the body’s stress response system.
‘They Have Nothing to Lose’: Why Young Iranians Are Rising Up Once Again
The New York Times · 8 minAmid growing repression, a sickly economy and bleak prospects, the death of one young woman was all it took.
How to Start Meal Prepping Without It Taking Over Your Life
Lifehacker · 5 minWhen you get serious about your fitness goals (be they strength- or weight-related), often one first step is to get your nutrition in order.
The Zen Rule for Becoming Happier: Change One Thing
Quartz · 2 minSlow down and take things one tiny step at a time.
How Long Does It Take to Fix a Marriage? Give the Gottmans 7 Days.
The New York Times · 9 minThe renowned love researchers have been happily wed for decades. Would following the advice in their new book improve my own relationship?
How one of America’s last piano manufacturers stays alive
thehustle.co · 8 minPiano-building was once one of the country’s largest industries. Today, only two companies remain in business.
Coolio Was More Than “Gangsta’s Paradise”
Slate · 5 minThe hip-hop classic was both 1995’s biggest song and its most acclaimed, but the rapper scored hits both before and after.
When Meeting Someone New, Try Skirting the Small Talk and Digging a Little Deeper
The Conversation · 4 minA series of experiments explored the seemingly radical idea that opening up to strangers can be deeply satisfying.
Shuteye and Sleep Hygiene: The Truth About Why You Keep Waking up at 3 a.m.
The Guardian · 4 minYou eschew caffeine after lunch, have stopped drinking alcohol and eat healthily. But you’re still staring at the ceiling in the small hours. Here’s why.
Five Stretches You Should Do Every Day
Popular Science · 6 minEven if you never work out.
Six Verbs That Make You Sound Weak (No Matter Your Job Title)
Fast Company · 4 minSometimes it’s the smallest words and phrases that shape how you’re perceived at work. Here are a few to watch out for at every level.
What’s It Really Like to Live With Only the Essentials? 4 Minimalists Sound Off
Domino · 6 minLess as a lifestyle choice.