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Wednesday, June 11
POLITICO

The Moviemakers Breaking With Liberal Hollywood

Faith-based production companies insist they are not explicitly Republican. But they’re selling a vision of American culture to an audience that’s sick of liberal Hollywood.

Men’s Health

The New Science of Hip Mobility

Own the weight room, crush backyard football, and beat back pain by strengthening and stretching your hips.

The Atlantic

Witness

What years of witnessing executions taught me about sin, mercy, and the possibility of redemption.

Current Affairs

Shrimp Are the Most Abused Animals on Earth

Many people may not think about small creatures like shrimp. But shrimp make up most of the animals that are alive on factory farms at a given moment, and their potential suffering needs to be taken seriously.

BBC

How Being Alone Can Make You Happier

From spending time by yourself to making the most of being single, flying solo can be fulfilling – a philosophy championed by a new wave of books.

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The New Yorker

The Forgotten Inventor of the Sitcom

Gertrude Berg’s “The Goldbergs” was a bold, beloved portrait of a Jewish family. Then the blacklist obliterated her legacy.

Esquire

The Definitive Guide to Digital Watches

We love a mechanical watch. Who doesn’t!? But there are times when you’ll need a quartz-powered, easy-to-read screen. Here’s what you need to know and the best in the market.

Life Hacks

Tips for better living
Newsweek

Millions of Americans See Credit Scores Plunge

The credit scores of millions of Americans have plummeted in the first quarter of the year as a result of rising student loan delinquency rates, following the end of a years-long pause on federal payments.