The Navigator, Saturday, December 21, 2024

Little 'p' purpose, China's falling prices, Gen Z Guinness shortage, Black rodeo, Sunbelt climate hazards—and more

Like many of you, we’re wrapping up the business of the year before heading out on holiday next week. We wanted to let you know that we plan on publishing over the break; however, it will be on an amended schedule. Expect to hear from us on Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1, rather than the next two Tuesdays and Thursdays. The regular publishing schedule for The Navigator will remain.

Over these holidays, we hope that your homes will be filled with laughter, your hearts will be filled with cheer, and your days will be filled with joy and peace. May the love of those around you light your way, and may this season bring you bright blessings every day and throughout the coming year.

As always, thank you for including us in your regular readings. Please keep the conversation going by leaving a comment below, and let us know what you’d like (or need) us to investigate next.

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How to create 'little p' purpose in your life (Yahoo Finance)

Purpose doesn't have to be big and audacious to feel meaningful, author Jordan Grumet writes.

Dating 2.0—Finding Love in Your 50s and Beyond (Men’s Health)

Roughly a third of all people over 50 are single, which means there are lots of dating opportunities no matter your age. Just ask these guys.

Pub doles out 'ration cards' for Guinness amid warnings of nationwide shortage this Christmas - and issues Blitz spirit-style rallying call (The Guardian)

A pub has issued customers with ration cards for Guinness due to a nationwide shortage of the Irish stout.

The Technology That Actually Runs Our World (The Atlantic)

The most dominant algorithms aren’t the ones choosing what songs Spotify serves you.

What Gisele Pelicot’s Case Can—and Can’t—Change for Survivors (TIME)

Gisele Pelicot, the 72-year-old woman at the center of the historic rape trial that ended on Thursday with the conviction of 51 men, including her husband, has rightly been hailed as a hero. But her case may not be the catalyst for rape victims to come forward that people hope it will.

The Sunbelt’s Growing Population Faces Increasing Climate Hazards (Inside Climate News)

New research identified the counties in the U.S. with large and vulnerable populations exposed to heat stress, water shortages or wildfire, with most found in the southern half of the country.

Prices Won’t Stop Falling in China, and Beijing Is Grasping for Solutions (The Wall Street Journal)

Companies are pumping out goods amid falling prices, creating a vicious cycle that is eroding confidence.

Can the rodeo save a historic Black town? (The Atlantic)

One woman’s quest to rescue Boley, Oklahoma.

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