2 February, 2024

Hello. In today's email, the scandalous Truman Capote story that shook America's elite women, as told in Ryan Murphy's new Feud miniseries streaming this week. The trend of intermittent fasting is back in the headlines, as the UK PM has said he follows a weekly fasting routine – discover the benefits of the practice, done the right way. And, we go exploring in the last place to be mapped in the US, in a wild corner of Utah that remains a mystery even to those who know it best. ESSENTIAL FEATURES The literary scandal that rocked US high society A new miniseries from Ryan Murphy looks at how Truman Capote betrayed the confidence of America's most elite women. Read more How to do intermittent fasting - the right way Could changing mealtimes be beneficial to you? Here are the dos and don'ts of eating less frequently. Read more > In History: Ernő Rubik on his iconic invention The academic behind the "Magic Cube" puzzle, which an estimated 99% of people cannot solve without help. Read more > The last place to be mapped in the US How a wild corner of Utah became the last place to be explored in the 1870s, and remains a mystery. Read more > Tired all the time? Here's what to do about it It's surprisingly common for some people to still feel fatigued even after a long night's sleep. Read more > ESSENTIAL INSIGHTS Stanley cups contain lead - should we be worried? After Stanley fans posted home lead test results on social media, here's what consumers need to know. Read more > Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery Senate hearing Bosses from five of the largest social media firms were grilled about how they are protecting children. Read more > Has Amelia Earhart's plane really been found? Claims that a recent undersea discovery may be the aviator's long-lost aeroplane raise questions. Read more > ESSENTIAL WATCHLIST Moment twins taken and sold at birth reunite with mum Amy and Ano are among thousands in Georgia who were stolen from hospitals and trafficked. Watch now > How big is the world's biggest cruise ship? The Icon of the Seas has set sail – here is how its vast size compares to other famous objects. Watch now > The monster volcanoes hidden beneath Italy You know about Mount Vesuvius, but there's a 'supervolcano' lurking nearby with even more immense power. Watch now > ESSENTIAL LISTENING The Chinese carmaker causing trouble for Elon Musk Tesla's dominance as the world leader in electric car sales has been challenged by BYD.