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Letter from the Editor • April 24, 2025 Supported by you: “ There's none so blind as those who won't see. — Jonathan Swift Setbacks to Comebacks Yep, this one's late. Because, well… I got a bit lost. Sometimes, life brings things that even words have to wait their turn. In February, we celebrated—our subscriber count had doubled in just a month. I remember writing about a strange feeling of unease even then. Like I knew something was coming. March was a tough month for me, physically and...

From Trade War to Trade Whisper

April 24, 2025 Daily Edition: The Art of the Walk-Back View on the web → Good morning, curious minds! There’s a quiet kind of shift happening. You won’t see it on trending lists or hear it shouted on the news. But if you look closely, something’s moving: Scientists are quietly packing their lives into shipping boxes. Tariffs quietly coming down after months of thunder. It’s not always the big headlines that change things — sometimes the quiet pivots tell you where we’re headed. We followed...

More than half of teens say social media makes them depressed

April 23, 2025 Daily Edition: The Stories That Stayed With Us View on the web → Good morning, core readers! Some nights I wake up feeling like a machine—scroll, read, skim, forget.But not today. Because today’s stories didn’t just pass through me. They held on. A teen says social media is making him miserable, but he logs in anyway.A woman folding robes like origami while billionaires complain about wine temperatures.And a meadow, meant for joy, echoing with screams. Some days, news isn’t...

The Dollar Just Lost Something Bigger: Trust

April 22, 2025 Daily Edition: Time for Payment View on the web → Good morning, Core readers! This one came together with a little too much coffee and not enough time. But the fun is in the journey, right? Writing to you each morning feels a bit like building a ship while it’s already at sea — equal parts chaos and joy. Before we jump in, a special note: let's celebrate our brand-new evening newsletter, Watch World — and its first editor's letter went out this morning. If you're into watches,...

Pope Francis Has Died

April 21, 2025 Daily Edition: Francis, Gone View on the web → Good Monday morning, Core readers! It feels heavier than usual this morning. I'd almost finished writing a different lead story when the alert came through— and suddenly, everything shifted. Today's newsletters will report that Pope Francis surprised the crowd on Easter Sunday, but I'm here to tell you something else: he's gone. Unexpectedly. Quietly. And sooner than anyone expected. Today, we look back at a pope who challenged...

The Real Cost of Being American in 2024

April 19, 2025 Weekend Edition: Where the Trillions Go? View on the web → Good morning, Core crew! If things look a little different today, that’s because they are. After many late nights, excessive caffeine consumption, and more layout versions than I'd like to admit, our new design is here. It’s still The Core — just sharper, faster, and (hopefully) a bit easier on the eyes. There’s more on the way, too. (I'll tease that below.) As always, this project grows with your feedback, your...

Inside the Moving World

Daily Edition • April 24, 2025 Supported by you: Happy Friday, Core readers! You made it to Friday, and tomorrow we’re flipping the script. Yep, The Core is getting a full visual refresh in our Weekend Edition. New look, same sharp brain. So, when you open tomorrow's email, it'll feel different... that's on purpose. I’d love to hear what you think—your feedback will help shape my next steps. But first: today’s edition dives deep. We’re mapping the real shape of global migration (spoiler:...

This Distant Ocean Planet Might Be Breathing It

Daily Edition • April 17, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, Core readers! If you’re reading this before your coffee, you’re already ahead of me. Today’s edition has a little bit of everything: lab-grown chicken nuggets that sound like a sci-fi snack, alien gases on distant planets raising very non-fiction eyebrows, and AI models that can now think with images. Get ready - today's reality reads like a plot twist. First-time reader? Join 16 K+ curious readers in our community. Please don't...

World's Best Dad

Daily Edition • April 16, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, Core Crew! Turns out hitting snooze doesn’t stop the news—who knew? Today, we're looking at a new wave of post-grads joining the family firm instead of looking for a job. (Yep, your next boss could be your mom or dad.) I've got that story and more, and we promise you'll wake up faster than a triple-shot latte. Enjoy! First-time reader? Join 16 K+ curious readers in our community. Please don't keep us a secret: Tell your friends...

The Harvey Weinstein Case Saga Continues

Daily Edition • April 15, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, Core Crew! First, I owe you a massive thank-you for all the supportive notes and excitement coming our way. It's the best caffeine boost ever, especially when I'm racing the clock on these hectic mornings. Quick heads-up: I'm tinkering with the release time (and a few other things), so keep an eye out for a sleeker, sharper newsletter, but at a different time. Hold on, today's stories are too good to miss. Enjoy! First-time...

The Beauty Salon Recession

Daily Edition • April 14, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, Core family! Before anything else, a huge thank you for yesterday’s wave of kind words and encouragement—your feedback fuels this entire project, and I'm beyond grateful. Now, let’s dive straight into today’s lineup, where fresh twists on tech, beauty, and everything in between await. Buckle up and enjoy! First-time reader? Join 16 K+ curious readers in our community. Please don't keep us a secret: Tell your friends (copy URL...