| Let's cut through the noise of the Delta Hysteria. | If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. | | | | | Yes, Vaccines Work Against the Delta Variant | | The variant is a huge concern worldwide, including in U.S. states with low vaccination rates, but it is not really a concern for vaccinated people at this point. The vaccines work against the Delta Variant, which is not always a detail you'll get very high up in a story on the Delta Variant. In fact, the vaccines work against every strain we currently know of. Here's Politics Editor Jack Holmes on why liberals are swiftly losing their COVID credibility. Read More | | | | | | | | | I Bought Bather Swim Trunks So I Could (Finally) Stop Shopping for Swim Trunks | | "As soon as I knew it might be okay to spend some time at the beach or poolside with my family and friends this summer, I started my annual hunt for swim trunks," writes Deputy Editor Ben Boskovich. " landed at Bather, and the sheer amount of suitable options they offered for my Trunks of Summer 2021 left me feeling unsure about what I'd land on. What I was sure of, though, after looking at what Bather had to offer, was that it was going to be my only purchase in the swimsuit department this summer. Here's why." Read More | | | | | | | | | The Best Beach Towels Make Laying in the Sand Look Damn Good | | You need a beach towel. You might think you don't need a beach towel—that you can just grab an old sheet or blanket or bath towel from home and be fine. If that's the case, sorry, bud, but you're wrong. Sure, any of those could technically do in a pinch, but they'll lead to a joyless day on the beach. You know what'll bring you some joy? Sure you do! A beach towel! Read More | | | | | | | | | The Best Sunglasses Brands to Buy Now and Wear All Summer | | Listen, we could tell you that "sunglasses are the perfect finishing touch to any summer outfit" or that they're an "easy way to add a pop of personality to your warm weather looks" but c'mon, who are we kidding? The real and only reason to wear sunglasses is that they look so cool. It's time to invest in a solid pair of shades, so start here. Read More | | | | | | | | | A Doctor Shared the 6-Step Routine That Gives Him All-Day Energy | | YouTuber and junior doctor Ali Abdaal makes content in which he shares his tips and hacks that he has found helpful in studying, at work, and at home. In a recent video entitled Why I'm Never Tired, he breaks down the six tips that he follows every day to maximize his chances of getting a good night's sleep, ensuring that he wakes up well-rested and stays that way all day long. Read More | | | | | | | |