🐟 The Lucky Iron Fish

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It’s Saturday, September 14 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

  • The Boeing strike

  • The Lucky Iron Fish cooking tool

  • 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

The Boeing strike

Boeing workers walked off the job for the first time in 16 years after workers rejected a proposal from the company. The NYT says the strike from workers who build Boeing's planes could disprupt the company's supply chain.

USA Today reported a whopping 96% of workers voted to reject Boeing's contract. Boeing is working to get back to negotiations ASAP.

U.S. Today says the strike is bad news for airlines, too: Airlines may have to wait a while to receive their MAX jets.

Bloomberg's take: Boeing's strike reflects a bigger economic reality -- maintaining an industrial labor force is super important.

The Lucky Iron Fish

The Lucky Iron Fish is cooking tool that's designed to boost iron intake. Livestrong says all you have to do is boil the iron “fish” with some citrus acid and use that water to cook a meal.

The Guardian was a big fan of the little guy: The fish's iron release method could benefit vegans and athletes.

But Best Health Mag says the fish is not enough for severe deficiencies: Fish releases 6-8 mg of iron per use, significantly less than supplements.

Self's take: The iron fish is helpful, but not a standalone fix. It helps boost hemoglobin…but needs specific cooking conditions to work.

1) Jane's Addiction concert in Boston ends abruptly after Perry Farrell punches guitarist Dave Navarro onstage.

2) Discovery of five teeth in France offers clues on why Neanderthals vanished from Earth around 40,000 years ago.

3) Michaela DePrince, renowned ballerina and humanitarian, passes away at 29. Her legacy of resilience and grace remains.

4) Iran's satellite launch raises concerns over its ballistic missile program amidst regional tensions.