The Secret History and Strange Future of Charisma
noemamag.com · 26 minHow our culture, politics and technology became infused with a mysterious social phenomenon that everyone can feel but nobody can explain.
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic on Outlasting the Stars He Parodies, Why He’s Not Making New Music and the Truth About His Torrid Affair With Madonna
Variety · 6 minWe get 'Weird' with Emmy contender Al Yankovic.
Supreme Risk
projects.propublica.org · 30 minAn interactive guide to rights the Supreme Court has established — and could take away.
Millennials Are Not an Exception. They’ve Moved to the Right.
The New York Times · 3 minOver the last decade, almost every cohort of voters under 50 has shifted rightward.
The rise of highly sensitive parents
BBC · 7 minAre you an 'orchid' or a 'dandelion' parent? Researchers are uncovering the hidden personality traits that can shape our family life.
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How Some People Get Away With Doing Nothing at Work
Vox · 12 minAll hail the jobless employed.
For Black drivers, a police officer's first 45 words are a portent of what's to come
NPR · 4 minWhen a police officer stops a Black driver, the first 45 words said by that officer hold important clues about how their encounter is likely to go.
Want a Promotion? These 4 Habits Are More Powerful Than Talent
Fast Company · 3 minTalent can only take you so far. The reason some people are high performers is because they’ve formed good habits.
Following the Legendary White Horses in Camargue
blind-magazine.comThe Camargue Horse is often called “the Horse of the Sea”. It has inhabited this region in South of France for thousands of years.
The 100 Hardest Video-Game Bosses, Ranked
Vulture · 60 minWe originally published this list in 2017, and have updated it to reflect the most recent, cutting edge advancements in boss difficulty. We had to, since FromSoftware games somehow keep getting harder.
The World’s Bat Lands Are Under Attack, Seeding Risk of a New Pandemic. Here’s Where.
Reuters · 24 minThey take flight by the thousands, black clouds of fruit bats flapping above the forest as the last light leaves the sky.
Maurice Sendak on Art and Art-Making
Literary Hub · 6 minInsight from the renowned author and artist on how to create and inspire.
Ukraine war: The mothers going to get their children back from Russia
BBC · 14 minRussia is taking Ukrainian children. Their mothers are traveling into enemy territory to save them.
How to Polish Your LinkedIn Profile
WIRED · 4 minWhile other networks sputter, LinkedIn is growing. Here’s how to use the professional social network to highlight your accomplishments and skills.
Five Things You Should Do Now to Prepare for a Heatwave
Lifehacker · 3 minExtreme heat can be dangerous if you’re not prepared.
Can a Wandering Mind Make You Neurotic?
Nautilus · 4 minSpending too much time in your own head could lead to enhanced creativity, but may also lead to anxiety and depression.
The Longevity Skeptic
Nautilus · 15 minCharles Brenner clearly takes pride in his image as a brassy skeptic of extending human lifespan.
Life Is About to Come With Subtitles
The Atlantic · 8 minAutomated live captions used to be terrible. But they’re becoming transformative for people who can’t hear.
Think Again Before Letting Your Kid on a Trampoline
Slate · 7 minParents have no idea how dangerous they are. Here’s what you need to know.
A brief history of VR and AR
TechCrunch · 11 minWith Apple expected to announce a mixed reality headset next week at WWDC, we take a look back at the journey of VR and AR.