The Troubling Truth

A crucial supermarket warning. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( July 20, 2024 What a week! We'll cap it off with some important politics talk (including a columnist's take on [the unexpected effect of Trump's RNC speech](), but we'll also take a walk on the lighter side with a batch of [award-worthy TV shows]( and [highly recommended summer reads](. Then we're serving up [a divine dessert recipe]( — but first, [an important warning about buying salmon](...   Ripple Effect [Salmon captured underwater in British Columbia]( Photo by Cristina Mittermeier As a renowned wildlife photographer, our friend Cristina Mittermeier travels the globe to document stunning images like the one above, which captures the dramatic energy of a salmon run in British Columbia. She's also gotten a firsthand look at how these fish make it from the sea to our dinner plates — and in many cases, it's not a pretty picture. For anyone who missed this week's issue of [our environmental newsletter](, we're sharing Cristina's important take on [the troubling truth about buying farmed salmon]( — and why your choices at the supermarket are so crucial. [READ MORE](   More Stories [Gif of mushrooms coming out of an illustration of a human head]( Getty Images/KCM Transformative treatment: We teamed up with Oprah Daily to take a closer look at [the remarkable ways psychedelic drugs could revolutionize mental health care](. And once you've brushed up on the latest, tell us what you think about these big medical developments [right here](. Behind bars: After 15 months of detainment on espionage charges that the U.S. State Department denounced as fabricated, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison. [Here's more.]( American royalty: Everyone remembers where they were 25 years ago this week, when they heard that JFK Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, had perished in a plane crash. To mark this mournful anniversary, I got [a personal look at the Kennedys' complicated lives and untimely deaths](. Support system: All of us experience unexpected personal hiccups, but not everyone has the flexibility at work to deal with those issues on their own terms. In partnership with P&G, we explore innovative ways to boost employees' well-being — and explain [why you should ask about this part of company culture in any job interview](.   Politics Not as Usual [Donald Trump and J.D. Vance]( Donald Trump, wearing a bandage on his ear after last weekend's shooting, talks with his VP pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, at the RNC. (Getty Images) Today marks a week since the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. We've covered the fallout extensively, including [Melania Trump's surprisingly personal reaction]( and [Mary Trump's take on whether the shooting will change her uncle](. Although the circumstances are unlike any election we've seen before, the process marches on. At this week's Republican National Convention, Trump revealed his running mate (Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, who once made [very harsh comments about his new partner]() and spoke to the country for a whopping 90+ minutes. While GOP sources indicated the keynote address would reveal a Trump who had been changed by his brush with death, he largely stuck to the usual talking points. Political analyst Jonathan Alter explains [why Trump's speech was a big win for Democrats](.   Cream of the Crop 🏆 If you're in search of something to watch this weekend, you're in luck: With the announcement of the latest batch of Emmy nominations, you now have a complete guide to [the greatest TV shows of the year](. Ready to discover your new favorite? [BEST OF THE BEST](   Treat Yourself After such an intense news week, you deserve something sweet — and we've got just the thing. [This recipe for cherry slab pie]( is bursting with flavor, and you'll get the flaky and delicious corner pieces a round pie can't offer. [cherry slab pie]( [HERE'S HOW TO MAKE IT](   Hit the Books [various book covers in a wallpaper effect]( KCM/Amazon Whether your chill-out time this weekend is at the beach, at the pool, or on the couch, we guarantee it would be better with a fantastic story by your side. Need a recommendation? We rounded up [our staff's favorite recent reads](, including novels, nonfiction, and short stories. [SEE THE FULL LIST](   What We're Loving Ryan Buxton, features director: "You know my dear friend Matt Buechele for his viral TikToks about the defining issues of our generation, like [the trend of gigantic water bottles](. 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