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Happy Saturday! Don't want to splurge on eggs? One sports dietician figured out how to make high-protein meals without the hen fruit.
On the agenda:
- She developed Alzheimer's in her 30s. Now, her mother is watching her memory slip away.
- A billionaire's Aspen estate is on the market for a whopping $125 million.
- Therapists share what people-pleaser clients talk about.
- How Hailee Steinfeld spends her 5 to 9 — from turning off her phone to learning to cook.
But first: NBA All-Snooze.
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This week's dispatch
What happened to All-Star Weekend?
The year was 2001, and I was inside what was then known as Washington, DC's MCI Center with my dad, a lifelong NBA fan. Kobe Bryant, Stephon Marbury, and Allen Iverson, who'd be named MVP of the big game, were on the court at the NBA All-Star Game.
The building was electric, and the game was good — but that was 15 years ago. Ask any NBA fan today, and they'll tell you that last week's All-Star Weekend in San Francisco was boring, confusing, and didn't have enough (checks notes) actual basketball.
I won't belabor the critiques. They're everywhere if you look online. So, instead, here's what the NBA should do if they insist on making us watch. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, I hope you're reading.
- Hire Jesse Collins, who's produced halftime shows and who's known for injecting fun into our favorite awards shows. At least he'd be able to create memorable TV moments and a flow that doesn't feel like we're sitting in a dentist's office in between shots.
- Incentivize the players to actually participate during the big game (cough, LeBron) and give us at least a few minutes of competitive basketball.
- Put on a show using fresh talent. While we all love Kevin Hart and MrBeast, who were part of this year's line-up, they've become staples in our lives and, thus, predictable picks. Who's up next? Book them!
Good luck next year! I'll be watching either way.
Battling dementia in her 30s
As a teenager, Jaime Bortz helped care for her father, who had Alzheimer's at a young age. Now at 39 years old, her memories are slipping away, much like they did for her dad and two half-brothers. They inherited a rare gene mutation called PSEN1, making them part of the 1% of people with dementia who have early-onset familial Alzheimer's.
Jaime's mother, Bonnie Bortz, now cares for Jaime and her 9-year-old daughter. Even though cases like Jaime's have helped to usher in a new class of Alzheimer's drugs, researchers still have a ways to go in understanding the disease.
A billionaire's Colorado compound
Bill Koch recently relisted his 53-acre Colorado property for sale. The Aspen compound consists of eight structures, with the main lodge alone measuring 16,600 square feet. Amenities include hot tubs, a fitness center, and ponds.
The property's asking price is a casual $125 million. Koch originally purchased the property in 2007 for $26.5 million. If the compound is sold at Koch's asking price, it would break the record for the most expensive sale in Aspen.
Inside the mind of a people pleaser
Putting others' needs first, struggling to make decisions, stressing over how to "keep everyone happy" — that's just a day in the life of a people pleaser. While this behavior — often learned in childhood — may seem positive, it can also be destructive. People pleasers usually ignore or discount their emotional needs.
Therapists shared with BI how people-pleasing can complicate relationships and life choices — and how to cope.
Keeping your people-pleasing tendencies in check.
Hailee Steinfeld's 5 to 9
The "Pitch Perfect" star is working hard, but she's also mastering the art of leaving work at the door. In the latest installment of BI's "5 to 9" series, the actor shared some of her go-to ways to decompress: shutting off her phone, experimenting with new recipes, and working out.
Still, balance is key to Steinfeld. She also likes to watch Netflix's "Peaky Blinders," whip up Sunday morning pancakes, and spend time with loved ones. And she appreciates a good margarita.
Striking a balance between work and play.
What we're watching this weekend
- "American Murder: Gabby Petito": A new Netflix docuseries explores the 2021 death of a 22-year-old aspiring influencer who vanished while on a road trip with her fiancé.
- "Sonic the Hedgehog 3": The hit sequel, featuring Jim Carrey in dual roles, is now on Paramount+.
- "Reacher": Amazon Prime Video's popular action crime series, starring Alan Ritchson as a former US Army veteran turned vigilante, returns for its third season.
Deals we love
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- Don't sweat it: A good matching sweatsuit is cute enough for running errands but comfy enough for lounging around the house. We wore and washed over 20 sets. These are 12 of the best sweatsuits we recommend for your wardrobe.
- Coffee that stays hot: Tired of your coffee cooling before you reach your destination? We tested 20 coffee thermoses to find the best one for bringing on your next commute.
More of this week's top reads:
- I tried a $59 gadget to cut my phone screen time. It helped me completely break my TikTok habit.
- How to be fit past 100 without going to the gym, according to 6 centenarians.
- Beyoncé turned down a movie role 5 times. The film's producer says it taught him how to bounce back from rejection.
- A woman had no idea what style engagement ring she wanted until she found a $12 piece at a Japanese antique store.
- Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar' is based on a 'true-ish story.' Here's what's fact and what's fiction in the hit show.
- I toured one of the most expensive safari villas in Tanzania. From the pool overlooking the Serengeti to the private gym, it took luxury to levels I'd never seen.
- 3 tips for cooking the best fish at home from a Michelin-starred chef who specializes in seafood.
- Here's how National Park Service cuts could impact your summer vacation.
- I'm a pediatrician working in the middle of Texas's measles outbreak. Here's what I want parents to know.
- I gave up my career at 55 to move to a cabin in Finland with my best friend. I get why locals are so happy — now I am, too.
- 'Reacher' actor Alan Ritchson shares how he got so ripped: corned beef, cookies, and push-ups.
- We spent $260 dining at a 100-year-old steakhouse chain. Our meal at the Orlando location was worth every penny.
The BI Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York. Elizabeth Casolo, fellow, in Chicago.
