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Gila Pfeffer is the author of "Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences."Photo Credit: Sarah RaananGila Pfeffer is a humor writer who splits her time between NYC and London. The following is an adapted excerpt from her memoir, "Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences."It chronicles her journey as a cancer previvor and survivor, determined to reverse the cycle of death in her family.

The author, not pictured, only texts her best friend. Tim Robberts/Getty ImagesIt's been two years since I saw my best friend, and we never talk on the phone. Instead, we text each other throughout the day, and I still feel close to her. I wonder if it's a healthy habit, but it works for us and our priorities.

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Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles are made with a class of PFAS chemicals. Source Photo/Getty ImagesLithium-ion batteries are the most common type of battery found in electric vehicles. Scientists found they contain PFAS or 'forever chemicals' found in air, water, snow, soil, and sediment. Research calls for better battery technology and recycling to mitigate PFAS pollution.

McDonald's whole thing is that it is not some beacon of health. iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIA thing that is real: craving McDonald's. A thing that is not real: craving a salad from McDonald's. Customers know that. McDonald's does, too, and it shouldn't forget it. The fast-food chain's forays into healthier alternatives have been rotten.

The Federal Reserve might have the economic data it needs to cut interest rates in September. Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesThe US economy is not in a recession, even with the slowing labor market."If this isn't a soft landing, I don't know what is," Julie Su, acting labor secretary, told BI. It could give the Fed the confidence it needs to cut interest rates in September.