Apparently this has been around a while, but I’m a little late to the game.

I love watching the morning news. GMA is my show of choice, and I used to watch it religiously while working out and then while getting ready at home. Nowadays, I don’t get ready anywhere near a TV, so I totally miss out on this morning gem. Makes me sad. And also, makes me less informed.

But then recently, I discovered The Skimm!

Every weekday, they send an email to your inbox summing up the big need-to-know news stories across the world. Syria. Egypt. Ferguson. Oil. Black Friday. You name it.

Here is today’s Skimm if you want to check it out, and a screen shot from my inbox: