Do the (Side) Hustle

How to turn your hobby into cash. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( June 29, 2024 Wow, what a year this week has been! We'll get into the political stories on everyone's radar, but we've also got plenty of your usual weekend reads, including tips about [how your hobby can earn you extra cash](. Then we'll help you [improve your upper-body mobility](, break down [the biggest fashion trends of the summer](, tell you [how to keep your pets safe]( from a worrying new outbreak, and share the topic our staffers have been arguing about all week. Let's jump in...   Do the (Side) Hustle [Illustration of hands holding a camera next to hands holding $100 bills]( Shutterstock/KCM Pastimes are usually about creative enrichment, but what if they could literally enrich you, too? Well, they can — and we've got a list of [10 hobbies that make money](, offering an even bigger reward for doing what you love. [SEE THE LIST](   More Stories [Donald Trump and Joe Biden at the presidential debate]( Getty Images Eyes on the election: Judging by the reactions on social media, many voters agree that they'd prefer to never hear about this week's presidential debate again. But we can't look away from a race so important, even when it's tough to watch. ICYMI, here's [our post-debate analysis](, including my interview with Democratic political consultant Brian Goldsmith. Major decision: The Supreme Court decided Friday that a man who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection shouldn't have been charged with obstruction of official proceedings, ruling that the law used against him is narrower than prosecutors interpreted it. The verdict will likely have far-reaching implications for the convictions of other rioters who were charged under the same statute — and could even affect the case against Donald Trump. Reproductive rights: This week marked the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe v. Wade, transforming the legal framework surrounding abortion and dramatically limiting access to the procedure around the country. Historian Heather Cox Richardson explains [why that's created a political problem for Republicans](. On alert: The spread of bird flu continues to make news, and increasingly, non-avian animals are getting sick, too — including household pets. We've got the scoop on [how the virus affects cats and dogs](.   Big Ideas [Jane Fonda and Katie Couric at the Aspen Ideas Festival] Photo by Nick Tininenko It's been an invigorating week at the [Aspen Ideas Festival](! I got to talk with so many pivotal thinkers, including the one and only Jane Fonda. We had an illuminating conversation about her essential advocacy on climate change, the frightening realization that made her take the environment so seriously, and her assessment of how President Biden is handling this issue. We'll be sharing this must-watch sit-down next week, but in the meantime, [check out other fascinating talks from the festival here](. (And don't miss [this chat]( between David Brooks and Fareed Zakaria about "living through revolutionary times.")   Stretch It Out [Illustration of a long arm stretching in a circle, with a thumbs-up on the hand]( KCM Having trouble reaching the items up on your highest shelves? They'll be within your grasp in no time, thanks to these [four simple moves to boost your upper-body mobility](. (And here's another life-improving tip: [Click here to sign up for our free wellness newsletter]( and you'll receive expert guidance like this every week.) [SUBSCRIBE NOW](   Must-Reads [The cast of Suits]( Coming Soon Good news for Suits fans: The legal drama is getting a brand-new spinoff, and we're ready to brief you on all the details. Step into our office... [Read More »]( [A pickleball bag, a bathing suit, a pair of sandals]( Totally on Trend We examine what the top designers sent down the runway for the summer season — and show you how to wear it all yourself. [Read More »]( [Illustration of a skull emoji throwing a crying-laughing emoji off a keyboard]( Say What You Mean Are you misusing your favorite emoji? Maybe! Brush up on the etiquette of what these symbols really mean these days. [Read More »](   The Saturday Survey Talk about a debate... This week, we asked Wake-Up Callers a question that's been especially divisive online: Should visitors be allowed to wear their shoes inside someone else's home? Here's what your fellow readers shared about the rules in their houses (plus a look at [what your shoes are tracking inside with them](, in case you'd like some ammo while discussing with a friend). [Pie chart: ''I don't care, whatever makes my guest comfortable is fine'' at 54.2%; ''I allow guests to keep their shoes on'' at 27.8%; ''I don't allow shoes in the house'' at 18%](   What We're Loving Lately Ryan Buxton, Features Director: "I just finished the book [Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter](, a sharp satire of Silicon Valley culture — but you don't have to work in tech to appreciate its depiction of office life in a cutthroat corporate environment. The novel's surreal touches (like the amorphous black hole that follows the narrator everywhere, invisible to everyone else) illustrate the darkly funny reality of people whose hunger for success muddles up their morals."   Crystal Clear Models like Bella Hadid are currently obsessed with the librarian glasses trend, but you don't have to pay designer prices to get the look yourself. Instead, try [these chic $60 frames](, which come in six gorgeous colors. [Pink cat-eye glasses]( [SHOP HERE](   One More Thing Travel that doesn't include stressing for hours about what to pack? Sign us up! We put together [a](carry-on-friendly list of fashionable, versatile pieces]( from our partners at Talbots that will have you covered for any trip you're taking this summer, no checked luggage required. (And to sweeten the deal, [they're currently running a 40% off sale](!) [SEE OUR FAVORITES](   Thanks for reading Wake-Up Call and being part of our community! 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