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In Central Iowa, water restrictions are in place. We can all help conserve water -- and it may start in your shower.

Central Iowans are using less water, but the lawn watering ban remains in effect (Lucia Cheng, Iowa Public Radio)

Land of the four-minute shower (Rosanne Barrett, Chris Griffith, and Tuck Thompson, The Courier Mail)

S.F. ad campaign makes water conservation sexy (Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle)

Saving water during shower time (Water Corporation)

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They say art is for everyone... within reason. The Louvre workers are on strike -- another chapter in the Mona Lisa's storied past.

Louvre museum shuts its doors as staff say they are overwhelmed (AP)

Mona Lisa (Brittanica)

When Picasso was arrested for stealing the "Mona Lisa" (Paul Rogers, The New Yorker)

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Moving to Miami? Make sure to plant a mango tree and join the barter system!

Miami Businesses That Accept Mangos as Payment (Cindy Ferreiro, Miami New Times)

The 10 Most Expensive Fruits In The World (Nina Derwin, Delish)

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Not all art is immersive! have you ever broken anything at a museum or archeological site? These cautionary tales will help you keep your hands to yourself...

Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair (Joshua Cheetham, BBC News)

China's terracotta army reportedly 'damaged' by museum visitor (Gareth Harris, The Art Newspaper)

Kids Broke This $64,000 Glass Castle in a Shanghai Museum (Koh Ewe, Vice)

Tourists cause 'irreparable' damage by graffitiing names on ancient petroglyphs at Big Bend National Park (Lucy Thackray, Independent)

Trust me, you need a rest while you're out there in the world. And while I love a staycation, here are some luxe options if you've got the cash (and the time)...

From sleep tourism to 'quietcations': 4 wellness travel trends for the weary (Chonx Tibajia, Tatler)

Sleep Tourism: 10 Wellness Destinations to Visit for a Good Night's Sleep (Rona Berg, Forbes)

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About yesterday's episode -- here at Condensed Soup, I'm always going to try to do the right thing, even if I make a misstep. And today and always, we remember the Pulse 49. We will always find places to dance.

9 years after Pulse massacre, survivors revisit nightclub before building is demolished (Deena Zaru, ABC News)

9 Years Since the Pulse Nightclub Shooting What Comes Next? (Marcos Gonsalez, Time)

Why we use pronouns in our email signatures (Inclusive Employers)

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Hi -- this episode focused on flying and anxieties, which I wrote while packing for a flight.

In light of the Air India tragedy, I've decided to pull it. I'll be back tomorrow with some good Soup for y'all.

In the meantime, check out this episode of The Daily, which I really loved.

Gavin Newsom on the L.A. Protests, Trump's Response and Why It's a Defining Moment for Democracy (The Daily, New York Times)

Taco Bell is in Ireland, and Mexican-Irish fusion food is taking center stage. Plus, my current favorite elevated traditional food: Kaya in Orlando, which is bringing Filipino food to the James Beard Foundation and Michelin Guide!

Taco Bell's arrival could add spice to Ireland's love affair with American fast food (Conor Pope, The Irish Times

When tacos meet potatoes: the unexpected harmony of Irish and Mexican cuisine (Irish Food Hub)

Kaya (official)

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Tom Cruise may make it look easy -- but his record-breaking stunts are the result of an intense work ethic and LOTS of training.

Tom Cruise Earns Guinness World Record For 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' Stunt (Glenn Garner, Deadline)

13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts (Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter)

Tom Cruise has aged into a death-defying symbol of positive masculinity (John DeVore, MSNBC)

How to Make Money Doing Parkour - Get into Stunts (Lorena Abreu, Lorenaparkour.com)

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The Tony Awards brought in the largest audience in years. As a kid, the Tonys connected me to Broadway. They still do.

Tony Awards 2025 Ratings Up Nearly 40%, Draws Largest Audience Since 2019 (Joe Otterson, Variety)

'Maybe Happy Ending' triumphs at Tony Awards with top musical wins (Kathryn Lurie, Reuters)

Three Filipino-American Artists Take Center Stage at the 2025 Tony Awards (Asian Journal News)

"Bigger!" Neil Patrick Harris 2013 Tony Awards Opening (Matt Hammier Curtis, YouTube)

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