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Why Women Get Migraines More Than Men

September 30, 2024
Hasan Minhaj, UK Lingo, and a Lead Poisoning Mystery
Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors
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In the News
1 Storm, More Than 100 Dead and a 500-Mile Path of Destruction. Now Comes the Hard Work of Recovering From Helene
Short on supplies, power and patience, storm victims who saw the brutal force of Helene upend their lives have emerged to a new week, facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding.
CNN
Steve Almasy, Andy Rose, Holly Yan
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The Secret To Paying Off Debt Faster (It All Starts With The Right Credit Card)
Some of the top credit card experts identified one of their favorites that puts interest on ice until nearly 2026 AND offers up to 10% cash back on qualifying purchases. Talk about the best of both worlds.
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Investigation
You’ll Never Guess the Culprit in a Global Lead Poisoning Mystery
High levels of lead were found in a surprisingly large number of Bangladeshi kids in New York City — and in pregnant women in Bangladesh. Could there be a common cause?
NPR
Gabrielle Emanuel
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Money Trail
All That Twitters: Who Owns a Piece of Elon Musk?
It takes a lot of cash to prop up the broligarch Elon Musk—and some of it comes from unsavory sources.
The Baffler
Jacob Silverman
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Research
Why Women Get Migraines More Than Men
Women suffer from migraines three times as often as men, and often with more intensity. New research into the role of hormones is helping explain why.
WIRED
Lori Youmshajekian
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“Boom Ch-Boom-Chick”
Can You Copyright a Rhythm?
A landmark lawsuit brought by two Jamaican producers raises difficult questions around the legal ownership of the dembow riddim and the cultural ownership of reggaeton as a genre.
Pitchfork
Isabelia Herrera
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In Profile
Hasan Minhaj Explains Himself
The comedian and actor felt the wrath of the Internet and lost a career-defining job amid the controversy. Now he’s back with a YouTube interview series, a new Netflix special, and a fresh perspective.
Esquire
Michael Sebastian
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Language Across the Pond
The Other British Invasion: How UK Lingo Conquered the US
It used to be that Brits would complain about Americanisms diluting the English language. But in fact it’s a two-way street.
The Guardian
Ben Yagoda
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Recommendation
The Life-Changing Magic of “Knolling”
Before purging your belongings to tidy up, consider this organizational tactic championed by two artists.
Dwell
Tyler Watamanuk
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Pro Tip
How to Pop Your Ear on a Plane, According to an ENT Doctor
Do NOT hold your nose and blow really hard.
Thrillist
Jessica Sulima
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Wanderlust
The World’s Most Iconic Train Journeys
Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers.
Condé Nast Traveler
Arati Menon
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Yesterday’s Most-Read Story
Why Recycling Is Mostly Garbage
The rise of recycling is a story of illusory promises, often entwined with disturbing political agendas.
The New Republic
Daniela Blei
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