Got plans this summer? Now you do.

Your special summer edition has arrived. You’re not ready for the green, but you could be »]( [StackSkills]( [Advertise]( | [Talk To Us](mailto:letschat@getthefuturist.com) | [Shop]( | [Unsubscribe]( [The Futurist is your daily tech, cosmic, and science (both weird or otherwise) newsletter with articles and content curated just for you.]( [/explore] [How to navigate summer holiday travel like a pro | Wired]( [How to navigate summer holiday travel like a pro]( “Summer's here, and there's no better time to get out and see the world. Maybe you've been patiently hoarding airline points, or maybe you're a frequent flier who's been zipping around the globe since the pandemic travel restrictions first lifted. No matter how elite your status, travel is going to look different this year. Crowds have swelled. There are new apps to download. Airport checkpoints have new equipment and new procedures. And is everyone really just using chatbots now? (Yes, but it's going to be OK.) 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[Ad] [// Travel smarter »]( [/nope] [Summertime sadness is real | Vox]( [Summertime sadness is real]( “It turns out seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression usually associated with the darker winter months, can take hold in the summer, too. While its symptoms can be different from its winter counterpart — cold-weather SAD typically makes people lethargic, while summer SAD makes them more agitated — it’s also a condition triggered by seasonal changes. That makes it an issue of particular concern amid the surge of extreme heat in 2024 and the spikes of temperature yet to come.” [// Vox »]( [/climate] [When will the heat end? Never. | CNN]( [When will the heat end? Never.]( “Summer is off to a sweltering start after multiple record-breaking heat events sent temperatures soaring for millions of people in the U.S. So when will it end? Forecasts for the coming weeks and months show exceptional heat is largely here to stay, with only fleeting periods of respite. And the sobering summer reality on a planet warming due to fossil fuel pollution is the heat isn’t going anywhere — it’s only going to get more frequent and intense as global temperatures rise.” [// CNN »]( [/ride] [StackSocial - Get out of the way, I’m trying to scooter here | [Partner] ]( [Get out of the way, I’m trying to scooter here]( Cars? Old news. Gas, maintenance… the cost?! Nah. And besides, with the weather warming up, don’t you want to feel the wind in your hair while you make your way around town? This electric scooter doesn’t just get you around for cheap, but it folds up and is super compact for easy storage. Travel at 25 mph, ride up to 30 miles on one charge, and track your stats in the accompanying app. Get it now while it’s only $400. 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