Health

A Tough Prognosis

What’s going on: Is our risk of developing cancer getting better, or worse? That could depend on where you live. A new World Health Organization (WHO) report projects annual cancer cases will rise to 35 million globally by 2050. Major reasons for the increase include obesity, alcohol and tobacco use, and longer lifespans. Cancer diagnoses have been trending upward in recent years — but they vary widely between higher- and lower-income countries. We have better screening and treatment technologies than ever before, but patients can’t benefit from those options if they can’t access them. Case in point: Cervical cancer has been all but eliminated in some parts of Europe and North America… yet in many sub-Saharan African countries, it’s still the most common cancer.

What about here?: The US mirrors these global trends. The good news: New data shows that US cancer mortality rates have fallen 35% in recent decades, even as more older Americans are diagnosed with age-related cancers. However, disparities across race and income remain a huge problem, with Black and Indigenous Americans the most likely to die of cancer. We’re all paranoid about carcinogens in our water, air, and soil — but we’re not all at equal risk. Take Louisiana’s Cancer Alley: After petrochemical companies took over, cancer rates spiked. But there's still time to change the 2050 trajectory. Leveling the global and local playing fields through more research, funding, prevention, and outreach would be a good place to start.

The News in 6

🗞️ Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner officially suspended his campaign in Maine after he was accused of raping a woman in 2021. Now, his party has a very short window to replace him.

🗞️ In just two days, President Donald Trump insulted a major European ally, demanded the US acquire Greenland, and threw Ukraine a bone at the NATO summit in Turkey.

🗞️ The family of Nolan Wells announced they've retained noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump and called for a "thorough and transparent" investigation into how the 18-year-old died. Crump is the same lawyer who represented the families of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

🗞️ The GOP will funnel extra cash into a handful of states in an attempt to block Dems from taking the Senate in the Midterms. Two surprising states made the list.

🗞️ An ICE officer shot and killed Houston resident Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in what appears to be the first fatal shooting involving an ICE agent since the deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in January.

🗞️ A federal judge ordered the release of the $5.8 million Trump owes E. Jean Carroll, more than three years after she won her sexual assault trial against him. But Trump's not done fighting it.

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In Our Rotation

Scientists cracked the gut-GLP-1 connection and turned it into a probiotic. Did we mention it’s 48% off, plus HSA/FSA eligible?*

Don't forget Abercrombie is having a sale. These nautical lounge shorts are really tickling our fancy.

Makes No Cents

AI Inflation Nation

What's going on: AI isn’t just eating up jobs, it’s gobbling up resources. The industry's rapid growth is causing shortages of specialized workers, pulling investments away from other tech, and driving up inflation. And these trends are having a ripple effect across the economy. For example, last year, while investment in manufacturing construction declined, spending on data center construction rose. Meanwhile, in Maryland, data centers keep the lights on — just not in the way people need. Electric bills in the state have climbed from $122 to $181 on average per month. Like any of us have room in our budget for that.

All this so AI can write our emails?: To meet its enormous computing needs, AI requires the same kinds of memory chips, copper, and electrical equipment that are also used to make cars, medicine, construction, toys, and appliances. According to a recent report, 80% of economists worry AI will only continue to exacerbate inflation. Plus, the people benefiting from AI-driven stock market gains are likely to spend more, which could push prices even higher. Just last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh ducked questions about whether this AI-driven demand for resources is adding to inflation — but he did say he's “confident” that “at some point” the supply chain will catch up. Warsh also noted that energy prices have come down since the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire last month... the same ceasefire that President Trump announced yesterday is now "over." If you’re wondering where that leaves us, same.

Related: Companies Are Recruiting Internal “Superfans” To Sell Their Coworkers on AI (The Wall Street Journal Gift Link)

Chore Charts

When Your Roomie Is Your Mom

What's going on: Arguing over dirty dishes is annoying enough when you’re living with a friend-of-a-friend, but the angst can hit new highs when your roommates are your parents. A new study found that one-third of American adults under age 35 live with their parents — the highest amount on record, not counting the pandemic years. Despite what some boomers might say, the vast majority of those sleeping in their childhood bedrooms aren’t spending all day watching TV. A full 70% work, but the costs of both owning and renting have risen so much that starting your own household is increasingly out of reach. (*Ahem* The median home listing price increased 34.4% from 2019 to 2025, and the median rental increased 17.9%.) Might as well invest in a new set of sheets for your twin bed.

Too old for curfew: While living with your parents into your 30s is just part of life in many cultures, it used to be highly stigmatized in parts of the US. Then, the Great Recession sent many millennials back home. Some ended up loving it, saying it helped them grow closer as a family. But economists say the fact that it’s often a financial necessity, rather than a choice, is concerning. Young adults today are employed at a similar level and educated at a higher level than young adults in the 2000s, but they’re far less able to afford their own place. Plus, moving back in often puts a strain on mom and dad’s finances, too. There's one silver lining: Those same millennials who moved in with their parents during the Great Recession are now in their 40s and own homes at similar rates to Gen X. "It's just a delayed life stage, not a lost life stage," one demographer told Business Insider. Maybe one day younger millennials and Gen Z can do the same… before they reach retirement age.

Related: Boomers’ Wealth Will Be Inherited by the Already-Rich (Yahoo Finance)

Quick Hits

🎵 Thirty years ago, this generation-defining ‘90s pop song was released in the UK, took over the world, and bachelorette parties were never the same.

💊 Do you actually need to take fish oil supplements for your brain? A new study says maybe, if you don’t eat this.

🤳 One brave writer makes the case for posting to Instagram like it’s 2014. Looks like we're not the only ones who miss the Valencia filter…

🌱 Not all berries are created equal, according to dietitians. You probably already know which one ranks above the rest.

🥳 In a year defined by whimsy and maximalism, this latest design trend fits right in. Greige be gone.

👙 Tourists are flocking to Lake Como, but one local village is telling them to leave this summer habit at home. Not their idea of taking in the sights.

💔 Days after fans spotted Jack Antonoff at Taylor Swift’s wedding without Margaret Qualley, People is reporting that the couple have separated. Time to update the PowerPoint.

On Our Calendar

Thursday, July 9

⚽ World Cup quarterfinals start

From 48 down to eight: The first quarterfinal match kicks off in Boston at 4 pm ET — and the bracket predictions are rolling in.

🍿 The Five Star Weekend debuts on Peacock

A Nantucket getaway. A group of friends. And grief, collide in this Elin Hilderbrand novel turned series starring Jennifer Garner, Chloë Sevigny, Regina Hall, and Gemma Chan.

🪵 Little House on the Prairie premieres

The Netflix reboot stars 11-year-old Alice Halsey — of Lessons in Chemistry — as Laura Ingalls. Think: fewer happy homesteaders, more The Oregon Trail with better lighting.

😋 National Sugar Cookie Day

We won’t say no to this quick, three-ingredient recipe.

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Securing the Bag

Bags are arguably our favorite accessory. Second-favorite would be shoes, but when your social plans are at an all-time high, having the right bag is key. Check out our top recs for going-out bags:

A canvas bucket bag ideal for day events
The iconic Coach bag for weddings
A pleated clutch for dinners, bar hangs, and more
Plus, lots of other options the shopping team swears by

Skimm This

Earlier this week, we launched a brand new feature where we asked you to skimm the following photo. Four hundred of you weighed in. We picked our top three — and now, you decide: Which skimm is your favorite?

Voted by 5.1k Skimm’rs

Turn a word search into your favorite strategy game with Spelltower. Clear the board.

Skimm'd by: Marisa Iallonardo, Molly Longman, Aryanna Prasad Bhullar, Erika W. Smith, Kylie McConville, Kate Preziosi, and Jessica Prois. Fact-checked by Sara Tardiff.