Weekly News Update

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  • NPR explained why it's OK to put “dry clean only” clothes in the washer — and shared other laundry tips.
  • The Wall Street Journal looked at the history of shoulder pads — and why they keep coming back.
  • The Cut shared 10 tips for video interviews.
  • Bloomberg featured a startup that some companies use to aid employees in caring for older family members.
  • The New York Post highlighted a viral TikTok about one woman's hotel safety tips — and some say her habits are over the top.
  • CBS News reported on new studies that found no evidence that snoozing your morning alarm negatively affects sleep and cognitive processes.
  • WIRED explained that eight companies have partnered to bring awareness to and counter the “tampon tax” — if you submit your receipt from one of their period products, they'll reimburse you for the sales tax!
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney's, with “So, You Assume I Do Not Know of the Wide-Leg Jean?”

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