How to Be Happy

Plus: The case against plastic straws, the fight to save women's gymnastics, and more.

Five stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors.

How to Be Happy

Yale's "Psychology and the Good Life" — designed to fight the epidemic of student anxiety — quickly became the most talked-about course in America. Assuming you don't have time for a semester's worth of lectures, here's a cheat sheet to happiness.

Self-Help or Sex Cult?

Keith Raniere, founder of the notorious Nxivm group, has been accused of sex trafficking and running a "sex-slave cult." How did he lure his followers? It all began with the promise of female empowerment.

The Death of the Plastic Straw

Are you ready to sip your next summer cocktail through ... a piece of uncooked pasta? Why plastic straws could be banned in cities across the U.S.

The Fight to Save Women's Gymnastics

In the wake of Larry Nassar's abhorrent abuse, gymnastics — and the image of girlhood that it perpetuates — is undergoing a revolution. Survivors like Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber are using their power to rebuild the sport they love.

Building a Better HGTV

'Fixer Upper' is over and the classic HGTV fantasy (buy a perfectly average home, gut renovate, repeat) feels more and more absurd as home prices climb. Curbed offers up this blueprint for what the 'House Hunters' of the future should look like.

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Five stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors. How to Be Happy Yale's "Psychology and the Good Life" — designed to fight the epidemic of student anxiety — quickly became the most talked-about course in America. Assuming you don't have time for a semester's worth of lectures, here's a cheat sheet to happiness. Self-Help or Sex Cult? Keith Raniere, founder of the notorious Nxivm group, has been accused of sex trafficking and running a "sex-slave cult." How did he lure his followers? It all began with the promise of female empowerment. The Death of the Plastic Straw Are you ready to sip your next summer cocktail through ... a piece of uncooked pasta? Why plastic straws could be banned in cities across the U.S. The Fight to Save Women's Gymnastics In the wake of Larry Nassar's abhorrent abuse, gymnastics — and the image of girlhood that it perpetuates — is undergoing a revolution. Survivors like Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber are using their power to rebuild the sport they love. Building a Better HGTV 'Fixer Upper' is over and the classic HGTV fantasy (buy a perfectly average home, gut renovate, repeat) feels more and more absurd as home prices climb. Curbed offers up this blueprint for what the 'House Hunters' of the future should look like. Like what you're seeing here? Follow @AppleNews on Twitter for our selections throughout the week. Some content requires specific hardware or software. Internet access required; data fees may apply. Content availability is subject to change. For more information, click here. Copyright © 2018 Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 USA Privacy Policy   |   Terms and Conditions   |   Support   |   Account Unsubscribe