Weekly News Update, 4.17.26
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- Harper's Bazaar looked into the effectiveness of lymphatic drainage brushes.
- Allure explored Essie's rebrand. “Berry Naughty,” anyone?
- Harvard Business Review spoke to Jared Lindzon and Joe O’Connor, authors of the new book Do More in Four: Why It’s Time for a Shorter Workweek, about what's stopping the four-day workweek.
- The Wall Street Journal [gift link] looked at data for median incomes, home prices, student debt, and more, in comparing the experiences of millennials and baby boomers at similar ages.
- The 19th explained why nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state choose Illinois.
- Gloria looked at the trend of hiring menopause coaches.
- NPR provided seasonal allergies advice.
- The New York Times [gift link] shared travelers' negative experiences in which they believed they were speaking directly to hotels and airlines but had been led to scammers by search results.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from Points in Case, with “Reasons You Can't Log Into Netflix Right Now.”
Noteworthy Threadjacks This Week…
- versatile WFH outfits
- energy crashes after public speaking
- leaving the city for the suburbs
- sandals for a slightly conservative office
On CorporetteMoms Recently…
- We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.
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