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Skimm'd while getting ready for season two

October 15, 2021 Read in Browser

Skimm'd while getting ready for season two

Quote of the Day "Oh, my gosh, there's a rock in my bed" – A woman after a meteorite crashed into her bed. Oh, sheet.

Violence Against Women Warning: This story talks about domestic violence, which could be triggering to some readers. The Story  Violence against women is in the spotlight. Tell me more. In recent weeks, Americans have followed the stories and cases of women who've either gone missing or been killed. Nearly 1 in 3 women experience some type of physical or sexual abuse – mostly from their intimate partner. Lockdowns led to the 'Shadow Pandemic,' making it difficult for women to escape their abusers. But only a fraction of these stories make headlines. Here are some of them: Noor Mukadam: In July, the 27-year-old daughter of a former Pakistani diplomat was tortured, stabbed, and beheaded. The suspect is an acquaintance of hers, Zahir Jaffer, who was later arrested. Yesterday, he was reportedly indicted for the crime. And so were his wealthy parents for allegedly helping him cover it up. Gabby Petito: The 22-year-old travel blogger was on a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, when she went missing in late August. Laundrie returned home safe and sound (in her van), and immediately lawyered up. Police found Petito's remains at a national park in Wyoming. An autopsy report found she was strangled. Laundrie, who police say is a person of interest, has since also disappeared. Agnes Tirop: Earlier this week, the 25-year-old Kenyan distance runner and two-time World Championships bronze medalist was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband. She had competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Her husband apparently called her parents and asked for forgiveness. He was arrested yesterday after trying to flee. A University of Delaware student: Earlier this week, an unnamed female victim from UDel told police that 20-year-old Brandon Freyre kidnapped her. He then beat her for hours and said he'd kill her if she told the police. And later threw her down the stairs. The victim was able to escape and was hospitalized. Freyre's been arrested – but UDel has yet to expel him. This is horrendous.  Unfortunately, it's all too common. The CDC found that partners or exes are behind more than half the female murders in the US. And in other instances – like with Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa – women are attacked and killed by men they didn't even know. And then there's 'missing white woman syndrome.' Stories like these that make headlines are usually about young white women. But women of color experience higher rates of violence. The FBI found that at least four Black women and girls were murdered per day in the US last year. And more than 4 in 5 Indigenous women have experienced violence in their lifetime. theSkimm Women have had to fight for the right to vote, work, and speak out. All while often fighting for their lives. And after decades of progress, too many are still facing abuse and violence by the people closest to them. PS: If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

And Also...This Where things are getting tense… Lebanon. Yesterday, armed sectarian clashes broke out in Beirut killing six and wounding dozens of others. Last year, nearly 200 people died when a stockpile of years-old explosives detonated in a port there. Now, two Shiite groups – the Amal Movement and US-designated terror group Hezbollah – organized a protest calling for the judge investigating the explosion to step down. During the demonstration, snipers allegedly attacked the protesters. The Shiite groups pointed fingers at the Lebanese Forces, a right-wing Christian party that's denying the accusations. All of this is leading to the worst violence the country's seen in over a decade – triggering civil war flashbacks. The US and European Union condemned the clashes. Now, Prime Minister Najib Mikati's declared today a day of mourning and closed schools.  Never-ending troubles: The clashes come as the country's already been dealing with an economic and political crisis. High inflation and unemployment aren't helping. And distrust between the citizens and government could only make matters worse. Where people are mourning… Norway. Earlier this week, a man used a bow and arrow to kill five people in the city of Kongsberg, about 50 miles southwest of the capital Oslo. Three others were injured. It's the worst attack in the country since 2011 when a far-right extremist killed 77 in a bomb and shooting attack. Authorities say this was an act of terrorism. And think the suspect, a 37-year-old Danish citizen, may have been radicalized – but have not given more info. Who has a professional update… LinkedIn. Yesterday, the networking platform said it's shutting down the local version of its service in China later this year. It's not always easy to surf the web in China. The government has blocked other US companies, like Facebook and Twitter. So it's a big deal that LinkedIn is getting ready to dip – especially since it's reportedly locked in 45 million connections. Microsoft, which owns the platform, said it's leaving the country because of internet censorship. But there are plans to roll out "InJobs," a jobs-only version of the site, later this year. Who's saying 'm-eat your heart out'... McDonald's. Who's not going easy on us... Adele.

Thing to Know 42% That's the percentage of children between 5 and 19 years old that have myopia,¹ sometimes called nearsightedness. For these kids, objects in the distance look blurry. It has to do with eye length (seriously) and light rays. Psst...this common eye condition often gets worse as you get older.² And may contribute to serious eye health complications later in life.³ ⁴ The good news? MiSight® 1 day soft contact lenses offer a potential solution, as they are the first and only FDA approved* product to slow the progression of myopia in children aged 8–12 at initiation of treatment.†⁵ Learn more here. See sources and important safety info riiight above the footer.

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Skimm Reads This week, instead of bringing you one stellar read, we're sharing 11 of our absolute favorite page-turners. That's right, we rounded up the most addicting books (new and old) that Skimm HQ'rs are absolutely obsessed with and couldn't put down. We're talking books that are worth cancelling plans for. The ones you stay up past your normal bedtime to finish. And spoiler: they're not all thrillers. Have fun.

Here are today's recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. Something to add to your crime drama queue. Like, ASAP. When "Hightown" returns, you'll see a darker side of The Cape. Because drama, suspense, and nail-biting action take center stage in the off-season. Tune in to STARZ this Saturday at 12 am ET.* 2. A podcast about movers and shakers. This weekly pod features stories from today's fastest growing businesses...and advice from leaders who are making things happen. Our personal rec? Their ep on how one company is changing the way we see ads when we stream. Tune in.* 3. Everything you need to kickstart pet parenthood. This subcription's starter kit includes two weeks' worth of fresh human-grade dog food. With zero fillers or preservatives, ofc. And a custom feeding guide based on your fur baby's needs. Plus, Skimm'rs get 60% off their first box.* 4. Cozy fall clothes under $50 you can wear to work. Maybe you're heading back to your office after a long time away. And maybe pants with zippers now seem like a foreign concept. If so, you're gonna want to check these out. 5. And comfy and stylish shoes to wear this autumn. Out: flip-flops. In: booties, loafers, and clogs. Here are our fave options for walking more than just a few blocks. *PS: This is a sponsored post.

Skimm'rs It's Hispanic Heritage Month. So we're honoring Latinx leaders and recognizing Latinx-owned businesses & orgs for doing great things for the world and for their communities. Nominate yourself or someone you know here. Studying hard...Cecilia E (FL). Five years after emigrating from Argentina, Ceci was accepted into the University of Florida – where she will study public relations. She's started an unfiltered blog about her college experience. Take a peek. Innovative learning...Susie L-G (CO). She is a co-founder of INDX, which is basically a Pinterest but for learning. It lets people discover and organize articles, podcasts, books, and videos to learn about new topics. She hopes to give people an alternative to structured learning. Learn a little.  (Some) Birthdays…theSkimm's Alex Carr (NY), theSkimm's Caroline Schaefer (CT), Nicole Saglamer (NY), theSkimm's Hannah Gold (NY), Zoe Lobel (NJ), Celeste Stuczynski (OH), Caroline Mehl (NY), Sam Schechter (FL), Tom Dubois (IL), Laurie Wessinger (GA), Lindsey Whitehead (CA), Casey Willis (TX), Matthew Dickerson (VA), Scott Mac Caughern (NV), Lindsey Henley (AR)

Have you changed careers recently (or secretly browse LinkedIn at work)? You're not alone. This week on "Skimm This," we spoke with The Wall Street Journal's Kathryn Dill about challenges in the hiring process, the limits of digital hiring tools, and other challenges you might face navigating "The Great Reshuffle." And if you're looking for other smart ways to spend your time… Listen to our news podcast "Skimm This" for clarity on the biggest stories of the week. Tune in to our podcast "9 to 5ish with theSkimm" for tips to navigate your career. Subscribe to our "Skimm Money" newsletter to keep up to date with your wallet. Sign up for our "Skimm Your Life" newsletter for curated shopping, reads, and entertainment recs. Follow us on the gram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. Download our app to get it all in one place.

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Indications and Important Safety Information Rx only Results may vary. ATTENTION: Reference the Patient Information Booklet for a complete listing of Indications and Important Safety Information. Indications: MiSight® 1 day (omafilcon A) soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses for daily wear are indicated for the correction of myopic ametropia and for slowing the progression of myopia in children with non-diseased eyes, who at the initiation of treatment are 8-12 years of age and have a refraction of -0.75 to -4.00 diopters(spherical equivalent) with ≤ 0.75 diopters of astigmatism. The lens is to be discarded after each removal. Warnings: Problems with contact lenses could result in serious injury to the eye. Do not expose contact lenses to water while wearing them. Under certain circumstances MiSight® lenses optical design can cause reduced image contrast/ghosting/halo/glare in some patients that may cause difficulties with certain visually-demanding tasks. Precautions: Daily wear single use only. Patient should always dispose when lenses are removed. No overnight wear. Patients should exercise extra care if performing potentially hazardous activities. Adverse events: Including but not limited to infection/inflammation/ulceration/abrasion of the cornea, other parts of the eye or eyelids. Some of these adverse reactions can cause permanent or temporary loss of vision. If you notice any of the stated in your child, immediately have your child remove the lenses and contact your eye care professional. †Compared to a single vision 1 day lens over a 3 year period. 1 Theophanous C, Modjtahedi BS, Batech M, Marlin DS, Luong TQ, Fong DS. Myopia prevalence and risk factors in children. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018;12:1581-1587. Published 2018 Aug 29. doi:10.2147/OPTH.S164641 2 Donovan L, Sankaridurg P, Ho A, Naduvilath T, Smith EL 3rd, Holden BA. Myopia progression rates in urban children wearing single-vision spectacles. Optom Vis Sci. 2012 Jan;89(1):27-32. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0b013e3182357f79. PMID: 21983120; PMCID: PMC3249020. 3 Xu L, Wang Y, Wang S, Wang Y Jonas JB. 'High Myopia and Glaucoma Susceptibility: The Beijing Eye Study. Ophthalmology, 2007;114(2):216-20. 4 Flitcroft DI. The complex interactions of retinal, optical, and environmental factors in myopia aetiology Prog Retin Eye Res. 2012;31(6):622-660. 5 Chamberlain P, et al. A 3-year randomized clinical trial of MiSight® lenses for myopia control. Optom Vis Sci. 2019; 96(8):556-567.

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