The Optimist: This device may nudge your brain into deep sleep

Bears were tortured in cages. Now rescued, they climb trees and eat lasagna.; Brides are wearing black. I did years ago and don't regret a thing.; What our Pop Culture team is watching this summer ; Corgis play a starring role in Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations; Why you shouldn't stress about your kid being a picky eater; Japan to welcome back tourists after 2-year pandemic shutdown; Will exercise, meditation or reiki help if you can't find a therapist?; They got into a top high school after it changed admissions to add diversity. Here's how it's going.; 10 noteworthy books for June; 8 recipes to use tortilla chips, including nachos, salads and muffins ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Try four weeks FREE, then $4 every four weeks the next year  Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Leah Nash for The Post) This device may nudge your brain into deep sleep The cap uses electric current pulsed through the scalp and skull to help the brain flush away harmful waste during deep sleep. By Peter Kendall ●  Read more »   Bears were tortured in cages. Now rescued, they climb trees and eat lasagna. Rescuers brought them from South Korea to Colorado, where they frolic, roam and are fattening up. By Cathy Free ●  Read more »   Brides are wearing black. I did years ago and don't regret a thing. Weddings are back on after the pandemic forced many couples to cancel their nuptials and brides are making their own rules. Perspective ●  By Susan Shapiro ●  Read more »   What our Pop Culture team is watching this summer From Marvel Studios' first Muslim superhero in "Ms. Marvel" to a modern retelling of "A League Of Their Own." Perspective ●  By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app   Corgis play a starring role in Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations A pop-up "corgi cafe" in London was one of the more unusual jubilee events. By Karla Adam ●  Read more »   Why you shouldn't stress about your kid being a picky eater Picky eating is a typical stage of development for children. Here are expert tips to make sure picky eaters stay healthy. Perspective ●  By Anna Nordberg ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Japan to welcome back tourists after 2-year pandemic shutdown Starting June 10, Americans and other foreign visitors can travel to Japan on guided tours. By Hannah Sampson and Julia Mio Inuma  ●  Read more »   Will exercise, meditation or reiki help if you can't find a therapist? The shortage of specialists is driving many to try alternatives. Here's what the science says about their effectiveness. By Andrea Atkins ●  Read more »   They got into a top high school after it changed admissions to add diversity. Here's how it's going. The Washington Post followed four freshmen through a difficult, unusual and absorbing academic year. By Hannah Natanson ●  Read more »   10 noteworthy books for June Add these new releases to your list. By Becky Meloan ●  Read more »   8 recipes to use tortilla chips, including nachos, salads and muffins Tortilla chips are a classic snack food. These recipes will help you go through that bag — crumbs included — even quicker. By Becky Krystal ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Must Reads for a curated selection of our best journalism in your inbox every Saturday, plus a peek behind the scenes into how one story came together. Sign up »

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