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FDA Approves First Pill for Postpartum Depression

Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved zuranolone, the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. When I first saw zuranolone in the headlines, I knew that we needed to take a break from our summer break to bring you an issue on this important topic. So, I started doing my research, and one evening earl… ncG1vNJzZmisp6TBs8HToapnq6WXwLWtwqRlnKedZL1wfJFrZJuqlZa4qrrGZp2dmV2WvbG%2Bzq%2BcrGWWnr%2B0wIypoKWk

Film Show 039: Kit Zauhar

Kit Zauhar (b. 1995) is a Philadelphia-born, New York City-based writer, actor, and filmmaker whose works explore intimacy and communication in the lives of young people. As in the works of American indie filmmakers from decades past, her low-budget films are driven by dialogue and reflect the tumultuous transition into adulthood. Taking inspiration from Miranda July, Hong Sang-soo, and Ryusuke Hamaguchi, her films exhibit a thoughtful patience in navigating selfhood and interpersonal relationships, while also drawing from her experience as a biracial woman.

Finding a job in climate

“I’m a [software engineer, product manager, lawyer, analyst, so on] and I want to transition to climate work. Where should I look?” I get a version of this question a lot. This note summarizes how I usually answer it in case it’s useful for folks asking a similar question. In general, I’ve seen (and myself taken) two approaches to getting a job in climate. I’ll call them the ‘bottom-up’ and ‘top-down’ approach.

First round takeaways + top 25 OL remaining on day two

Before we get into my top 25 OL remaining on the board for day two of the draft, here are a few takeaways and thoughts from round one: There were nine offensive linemen selected in the first round of the draft last night, tying 2022 and 2013 for the most over the last 12 draft classes (since 2012). Eight of the nine are projected to play tackle (at least to start), which is the most over that same span.

Flooding in Tuscany - by Jamie Mackay

First things first: I couldn’t possibly start this week’s edition without sharing a few thoughts on the latest extreme weather disaster to hit Italy, not least because it took place virtually in my own back yard. Last week, on 2-3 November, a huge storm hit Italy causing devastation across the country’s central regions. Tuscany was worst hit. Across Mugello, a few kilometers from where I’m writing this, tens of thousands were left without power for a day or more, with many losing their homes to the mud.