💌 trip to Turks & Caicos, last minute Amazon Prime deals, curls for the summer

TODAY IS FRIDAY, JULY 11

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: Bloomberg laying off, cloud curls for summer, outdoor living
• this week’s watch: we live in time
• extra stories
• recent articles: Amazon Deals
• weekly favorites: skincare — hydration boosters
• quote on: alignment
• Turks & Caicos giveaway

BUSINESS: BLOOMBERG IS LAYING OFF AMID A DEPARTMENT WIDE REORG
Bloomberg News has joined the frequently growing list of media companies that have been hit by layoffs in 2025, with editor-in-chief John Micklethwait announcing an undisclosed number of job cuts as part of a newsroom reorganization. Despite the reductions, he said the company expects to end the year with a larger staff overall. The move comes amid a tough year for journalism, with numerous outlets facing layoffs and budget cuts.

BEAUTY: ‘CLOUD CURLS’ ARE THE SUMMER TREND
If you're tired of battling frizz and humidity every summer, meet your new favorite low-maintenance hair trend: cloud curls. This trend embraces the fullness, creating a diffused, fluffy look that feels effortless but elevated. Perfect for curly, coily, or wavy hair types, cloud curls work with the heat—not against it—offering a stylish, summer-ready alternative that’s both natural and totally Instagrammable.

HOME: HOME BUYERS ARE LOVING THIS OUTDOOR LIVING VIBE
Newly built homes are increasingly featuring outdoor living spaces like patios + porches to appeal to buyers, especially as indoor square footage is seemingly shrinking. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the share of new homes with patios went from 47% (in 2008) to 64% in 2023—and 86% of buyers now say they want one. These outdoor spaces have began to serve as a space for multigenerational living and almost show a return to biophilic designs within homes.

Picture this: a chance collision in the street leads to a love story that stretches across time. We Live in Time pairs Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in an unfussy, emotionally rich romance. Through non-linear flashbacks—from a meet-cute accident to a heart-wrenching cancer journey and the birth of their daughter—this film reminds us how love, loss, and everyday moments are all woven together.

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⛱️ Olipop requires employees to take PTO this summer & is offering a $1k stipend

🚽 Your schedule to go #2 actually says a lot about your health

📦 Prime day sales end today, place your last minute orders!

💅🏻 At home gel manis are easier than ever before

😎 Anyone else on whatever vibe this is?

Today is the last day to shop the Amazon Prime Sales! We’ve been updating our picks daily. You wouldn’t want to miss out on these sunnies that are only $45 or this cult favorite body wash

ON ALIGNMENT: “Trust me when I say — when it is right, everything that you love ruthlessly will love you back with the same conviction. “ — Bianca Sparacino

The right timing and being aligned with certain things can make all the difference.

Turks & Caicos Getaway? Yes, Please – Enter to Win

You could win a 3-night stay for two in a One-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite at the luxurious Salterra Resort & Spa in Turks & Caicos!

Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, invites you to experience the unmatched beauty of South Caicos—a hidden gem in the Caribbean where luxurious design meets the island's natural grandeur.