NEW: We compared TSA PreCheck vs. Clear, another membership that can speed up air travel. Here's what we found:
PreCheck:
*88% of travelers move through PreCheck in less than 5 minutes. (Clear didn't provide a number for comparison.)
*$78 every 5 years
*Requires application, in-person interview, background check and fingerprints.
*Part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Clear:
*$189 per year.
*Requires online sign-up, as well as an iris and thumbprint scan.
*Private company
The U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health crisis, but what does loneliness actually look like for Americans?
As I continue to report on loneliness, I'm looking for people to share their experience. This topic can be super tough to talk about, so appreciate anyone willing to take the plunge and help demystify. Also appreciate any help connecting with sources.
If this sounds like you or someone you know, please reach out. [email protected]
NEW: Young adults told us making friends IRL is getting harder. Apps like Bumble BFF and Meetup fill the gap during bouts of loneliness. But actively seeking friends as an adult still comes with shame and stigma, they say.
While dating apps made the jump from niche to normal, online friend-making has lagged behind. Why is it normal, and even noble, to hunt for romance but weird to hunt for friends?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/03/adult-friendship-online-bumble-meetup/
a wealth of tips for organizing and beautifying your phone screen. A WEALTH I SAY.
(warning: some of the home screens pictured may be triggering, such as the person who deleted everything or the person who color codes)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/03/organize-phone-home-screen/
NEW: While corporate social media campaigns “raised awareness” around subjects like mental health and body positivity, young people shared their experiences in droves. Now, some colleges and jobs are holding it against them.
“I was just talking about how I feel. It’s supposed to be a good thing to do that,” said Aly Drake, who lost her spot on a college water ski team over her posts on TikTok.
