Pride and Prejudice

What's it like to be trans in the military? [For the best experience, read in browser.]( June 22, 2024 Good morning! Our Pride Month coverage continues today with a look at [what it's really like to be transgender in the military](, then we'll discuss [the celebrity arrest everyone's talking about]( and get a beverage expert's rundown of [the summer's trendiest drinks](. All that, plus [surprising facts about Meryl Streep]( and much more, coming right up...   First-Person [Illustration of Air Force planes flying over the colors of the transgender flag]( KCM The discourse around transgender Americans has become especially loaded lately, as anti-LGBTQ bills proliferate around the country (including more than 500 this year alone). What's often lost in these fiery conversations is the perspective of trans people themselves. We spoke to an Air Force major about [her experience transitioning to female while serving in the military]( — and the dramatic changes that could result if Donald Trump is re-elected. [READ MORE](   More Stories [Fully bleached brain coral with a sea star at Heron Island in Australia's Great Barrier Reef]( Fully bleached brain coral at Heron Island in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. (Photo by Cristina Mittermeier) White as a ghost: The vivid and vibrant colors of Australia's coral reefs are increasingly draining away, leaving behind a pale imitation of what these organisms once looked like. Our friend Cristina Mittermeier explains [what's behind this far-reaching phenomenon](. Time for yourself: Interested in taking a career break without hurting your future job prospects? We partnered with P&G to explain [how you can pull it off successfully](. (And for more stories about our ever-changing professional world, [subscribe for Wake-Up Call at Work right here.]() Head to head: After months of trading jabs from afar, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are scheduled to square off in their first 2024 presidential debate this Thursday. We'll tell you how and when to watch — along with [the new rules the candidates will have to follow](. Booked: The celebrity story of the week was undoubtedly Justin Timberlake's arrest for drunk driving. We've got the scoop on [what he said to the cop on the scene](, when he'll have a hearing, and what his attorney's saying about the matter.   Saturday Spotlight [Illustration of a couple facing one another]( The Love Doctor Renowned psychologist John Gottman debunks the 12 most common myths about relationships that can be destructive for couples. [Read More »]( [A group toasts with wine glasses over a table of food]( Cheers! Thirsty? We spoke to a beverage expert who shares his favorite summertime wine pairings, cocktails, and booze-free options. [Read More »]( [Kevin Costner]( "There's a Chance" Kevin Costner says he'd love to return to Yellowstone — if he and the show's producers can meet "the right circumstances." [Read More »](   What We're Loving Lately Molly Simms, VP and Editorial Director: "I've hung out with a LOT of brow products, but it may be time to settle down with this one. [Free the Brow]( is a (justifiably) TikTok-famous product that helps you tame and shape your brows with the help of a thick-but-not-gloopy gel, and it has 3 (!) different types of applicators to help you establish the perfect level of fluff and control. No flaking or nasty shellac feeling: Just feathery brows that last through exercise and even a quick dip in the lake." [TRY IT FOR YOURSELF](   A Feast for the Eyes Got an appetite for bringing a jolt of color into your kitchen? We're obsessed with [this bold Dutch oven](, an eye-catching collaboration between cookware company Great Jones and Brooklyn-based artist Zander Schlacter. [Yellow Dutch oven]( [SHOP HERE](   Happy Birthday! [Katie Couric and Meryl Streep]( Getty Images We're wishing a wonderful 75th to the one and only Meryl Streep — the Hollywood legend who's won three Oscars, nine Golden Globes, and the hearts of every single American. (Yes, we fact-checked... and it really is every single one.) Wake-Up Callers already know a ton about this icon, but here's a look at [six fascinating things you might not know about her](. [READ MORE](   One More Thing Look chic on your summer vacation without packing an iron or a steamer, thanks to [these travel-friendly designs from M.M.LaFleur](. The versatile, wrinkle-resistant pieces look polished from the moment you pull them from your bag, leaving you more time to hit the town, have a drink, or simply look adorable while doing absolutely nothing. [SHOP HERE](   Thanks for reading Wake-Up Call and being part of our community! If you've got questions or comments, drop us a line at info@katiecouric.com. See you next week! [Alternate text] Update your preferences or [unsubscribe]( If you buy something through this email, KCM may earn a commission. Katie Couric Media, 75 Varick St, Ste 12, New York, NY - 10013-1917 Copyright © 2024 Katie Couric Media, All rights reserved.