Five Things We’re Reading

May 6, 2025

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

The 10 Best-Paying Side Hustles in 2025, According to Research – Here are great options to supplement your full-time income.

The Baffling Purple Honey Found Only in North Carolina – Where can you find this honey, and what makes it special?

The Greatest Art Heist in History: How the Mona Lisa Was Stolen from the Louvre (1911) – Protecting the painting from accidental physical contact isn’t the only reason you can’t get close to it. Here’s the backstory on how it was stolen, leading to the extra precautions the museum now takes.

Smartphones May Boost Children’s Mental Health, Study Finds – We often hear about the negative impacts on mental health caused by smartphones, but one study found there may also be positives.

Pro-Ject Flatten It Vinyl LP Flattener – Good news for anyone with warped records they’d love to listen to again. This technology can fix them so you can listen to your favorite music again!

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