Read Something That’s Not About the Election
With the presidential election a month away, it’s hard not to be inundated with news stories, online or on TV. So for this weekend, take a break and read other interesting and important stories you may have missed.
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
It’s not news that young people are glued to their smartphones. But this article from The Atlantic reveals a side effect we should all find troubling. College students, even those at elite colleges, have trouble finishing a book. Beginning in middle school, students are no longer reading books so by the time they reach college, many find the reading demands overwhelming. A sobering piece.
Lady Gaga on Joker: Folie à Deux, Getting Engaged and the Joy of Making Pop Music Again
Although New Yorker Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, has been out of the news lately, she is about to burst back on the scene with a new film, a new album, and an engagement. She tells all to Vogue.
What Happens to Your Body When Your Workouts Are Too Intense
Jane Fonda used to stress “feel the burn,” in her workout videos. But does staying in shape have to mean pushing past the body’s limits? This Wall Street Journal article examines what happens when a workout becomes too much for the body to handle.
Wildly Delicious Weeknight Dinners for October
Looking for something to make that will take advantage of the fresh foods available in October? The website delish has some great ideas that will delight family and friends. Some of the are even “spooky” enough for Halloween!
Pete Alonso’s amazing’, improbable October Home Run and a Mets Comeback for the Ages
The Amazin’ Mets have defied predictions for the entire baseball season, coming back when all seemed lost. That held in the third game of their wild card playoff with the Milwaukee Brewers. Down two runs in the ninth inning, Pete Alonso hit a homer with two on base. And then the Mets scored again, beating the Brewers, 4-2. The Athletic writes about the team that just keeps going.
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