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Dating apps with increasingly specific target audiences are a dime a dozen these days, but a new one that's rolling out in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area really caught our attention: a dating app for dog people. You don't have to own a pup to join — you just have to love 'em. That story and more in today's podcast episode.

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Health

Why You Should Consider Adding Tapping Therapy to Your Mental Health Toolbox

We're huge fans of any mental health practices that can easily be done at home — especially those that don't cost a thing. Tapping therapy certainly fits that bill, as all you need are a few minutes and your hands. Also called Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT, it involves tapping your fingers on nine points along your head, neck, and upper body while focusing on a problem in your life.
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Here's how to get started: Identify a stressful situation or feeling you'd like to work through, then rate its intensity on a scale of 1 to 10 and pair it with a statement of acceptance or safety — for example, "I accept that I feel this way." Then tap through the nine points and repeat the process as needed.
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An EFT researcher told Today the technique incorporates acupuncture, cognitive therapy, and exposure therapy, and it helps participants recall their problems while sending a signal of calm to the brain. It's worth noting that the research on its benefits is still mixed, but some studies have shown that tapping therapy may help reduce PTSD symptoms and stress hormones and improve heart rate variability.

Together With Med-X

Meet the Founder Waging War on Mosquitoes

Each year, mosquitoes infect over 700 million people and cause more than 1 million deaths worldwide, making them the deadliest creatures on Earth. To make matters worse, the toxic chemicals that keep them away can harm people and wildlife. But CEO Matthew Mills has created a solution that outperforms many chemical products without causing collateral damage.
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After years of research and development, his team at Med-X discovered they could conquer disease-carrying pests with natural ingredients alone. Now, they're bringing their formula to 41 international markets and e-commerce retailers like Walmart and Kroger.
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With plans to list on the Nasdaq under MXRX, the company is scaling fast. Invest in Med-X as it disrupts the $17.6 billion global pest control market.​

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Humanity

"A Newspaper Is the Lifeblood of a Community": Local News Execs Save 8 Wyoming Papers

Weeks before The Office spinoff The Paper hits screens, a real-life newspaper drama is unfolding in Wyoming. After an unexpected wave of paper closures left several communities without their hometown news, three news execs in the Cowboy State stepped up to make sure the presses keep running.
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On Tuesday, Robb and Jen Hicks and Rob Mortimore announced an agreement to purchase and revive eight local Wyoming newspapers, all recently shuttered by the News Media Corp. due to "financial challenges." The new deal stipulates that publishing will resume immediately and that all staff members will be rehired.
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"Our foremost priority has been to ensure that these counties are not left without a credible, enduring source of local journalism," Robb said in a news release, noting that "a newspaper is the lifeblood of a community."
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For the 30 employees back on the job, this means returning to what they do best. "We want to get back to writing the news," Mortimore, who formerly published the eight papers under News Media Corp., told the news site Cowboy State Daily. "We don't want to be the news."

Culture

Rare, 2,000-Year-Old Sun Hat Worn by Ancient Romans Goes on Display in UK

Bucket hats are all the rage at the moment, but 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans were also donning a version of this modern trend to shield their faces from the sun — and visitors to England's Bolton museum will get to see just how similar they look. Only three of these historic hats have been found, and one has recently been restored and put on display.
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Considered the best-preserved example in the world, the artifact was likely made for a Roman military member after the conquest of Egypt following Queen Cleopatra's death in 30 BCE. Wool hats like this one were used by soldiers to keep cool in the harsh desert climate. Although it resembles coverings from the Roman Empire circa 200 CE, it seems to have been adapted to help its wearer weather Egypt's intense sun and sandstorms.
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The hat can be viewed at the entrance to the Bolton's Egypt galleries until September, at which point it'll go on permanent display elsewhere in the museum — the two other known hats are held at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester and a museum in Florence, Italy.
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"It's an incredible moment for Bolton to display such a rare and well-preserved item from ancient Egypt," Cllr Nadeem Ayub, Bolton Council's executive cabinet member for culture, said in a press release. "This remarkable object not only tells a global story, but it also reminds us of the power our museums have to inspire future generations, right here in Bolton." See more pics.

Global Good

🇬🇧 A U.K. grocery chain is sending real-time discount alerts to cut food waste and help shoppers save money (read more)
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​🇿🇼 Ten children received free open-heart surgery in Zimbabwe, where access to such care is limited and costly (read more)
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🇨🇭 Geneva made public transport temporarily free to curb a spike in ozone pollution, a first for Switzerland (read more)
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🇵🇪 A mural of stars and fish dating back 3,000 to 4,000 years was unearthed in Peru (read more)
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​🇨🇳 Pika-boo: Two new pika species were identified in the Himalayas after two decades of research (read more)

Inspiring Story

Preteen mountaineer

Going on the Matterhorn ride at Disneyland is a dream come true for many kids, but 11-year-old Sam Evermore set his sights on climbing the real thing. And in his second attempt last weekend, the Colorado preteen accomplished just that — becoming the youngest American to summit the 14,692-foot mountain in the Swiss Alps. Watch Sam trek to the top.​

Photo of the Day

Why hello, Pluto! This tiny Philippine spotted deer, a new addition to the U.K.'s Chester Zoo, may stand at just under a foot tall, but the fawn represents a big win for the endangered species. Only about 300 Philippine spotted deer remain in the wild due to threats from habitat loss and hunting. Some fun facts: These deer have rotating ears that scan for sounds in their surroundings, sharp hooves that allow them to run swiftly, and spotted fur that helps them camouflage — all while looking positively adorable.

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Up This Weekend

1. Premier League Season Kickoff: The 2025-2026 Premier League season begins today, meaning the start of lots of early wakeups for Americans who are into English football
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2. Chicago Air and Water Show: The Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the annual show this year, which features aerobatic performances over Lake Michigan
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3. Obon Festival: Often described as Japan's version of Mexico's Day of the Dead, Obon is a Buddhist festival commemorating one's ancestors — it began Wednesday and ends tomorrow
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Odds & Ends

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Quote of the Day

"My life is full of mistakes. They're like pebbles that make a good road."

– BEATRICE WOOD