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I joined theSkimm when it first launched and still love it. Having a toddler, baby, children in general makes following news stories difficult. theSkimm highlights everything for a quick read! (Oct 27, 2014)
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- Colby B.
United States of America
I read the Skimm every day just for a little bit of information on the world. Each summary includes links to full articles if you are interested in learning more. Nov 30, 2022
- Danielle D.
Quincy, Massachusetts
Their updates seem to be more sponsored item heavy than when I first subscribed, but I still like them for a quick updates/suggestions. Nov 20, 2022
It's a quick nice way to stay up to date on whats going on in the world! Oct 14, 2021
- Secretly Expecting
Montclair, New Jersey
This is such an easy way to get the news headlines quickly. It is easily digestible if you are just glancing, and of course you can always go read the entire article which they have linked! Aug 16, 2021
- Secretly Expecting
Grimes, Iowa
I think they do a good job at just giving a brief overview of what is happening in the news today! May 03, 2021
- Danielle J.
Vista, California
Been following for many years and love reading on my morning commute. Great content and super well written to deliver the latest news quickly and easily! Feb 13, 2021
- Andrea B.
Alexandria, Virginia
Consolidates all my news when I don’t have time with the babies. Jan 28, 2021
- Erica E.
Ellicott City, Maryland
I've been getting the skimm for years. It's very handy when you don't have time to read or listen to the news, but it's left leaning so fairly one sided on political issues. Also has disguised ads Dec 27, 2020
- Jacki-Lyn L.
Oxford, Alabama
I love the Skimm and it’s daily offerings to what is new and Northumbria May 22, 2020
- Elizabeth S.
Anchorage, Alaska
I hate watching the news so this delivers everything I need to know straight to my email. Both world and entertainment news. And it’s all in terms I can easily understand. Mar 03, 2020
- Anna P.
West Chester, Pennsylvania
The busy woman’s quick guide to what’s going on in the world. There’s even humor in the message, which makes you want to read every morning! Feb 08, 2020
- Victoria B.
Queens, New York
Makes my commute more enjoyable. Learn and share something new everday. I reccomend it to anyone who wants to be up to date. Aug 16, 2019
- Secretly Expecting
Grove City, Ohio
Hilarious, to the point, and keeps me updated on the news by the time my son is done with his first feeding! Apr 27, 2019
- Stephanie B.
Hallsville , Texas
So much better than social media or boring local news or biased national news. Also has a hint of humor which is useful at 5 am when baby wakes you up. Apr 03, 2019
- Hillary M.
Boulder, Colorado
Quick & fun daily news! Jan 27, 2019
- Alex B.
Fort Campbell, Tennessee
Subscriber for years. It’s an entertaining way to get a broad overview of what’s going on in the world. Don’t expect to get briefed on everything though. Great for when reading a paper is impossible. Aug 21, 2018
- Kevin S.
Juneau, Alaska
Good source of news highlights. Downside is they push you to try and get your friends subscribed. Feb 15, 2018
- L D.
Columbia , South Carolina
The best way to get filled in quickly! Feb 08, 2018
- Arlene R.
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
Love my daily email. Days when I cannot catch the news on tv or read it, this a great summary of trends and important news! Jan 24, 2018
- Roxanne S.
Mill Valley, California
Simple and fast way to digest the big news of the day! Oct 25, 2017
- Cassie O.
Baltimore, Maryland
Love the Skimm. Helps me stay up to date quickly with my busy schedule. Oct 19, 2017
- Ellen P.
Marysville, Washington
Fun read to wake up too every morning. Sometimes a bit too sarcastic. Oct 09, 2017
- Vanessa F.
Sayville, New York
If you don't subscribe sign up right now. Love getting this email will all need to know from the news in a fun and easy way Oct 05, 2017
- Ally K.
Knoxville, Tennessee
This is a great way to make sure you're caught up on the latest news in the morning. Very readable summary with links to full stories if you're interested. Oct 05, 2017
- Raquel C.
32750, Florida
Use to get the emails but after awhile i stopped reading them. gives some insight on whats going on in the world with a brief summary Oct 05, 2017
- Secretly Expecting
Denver, Colorado
Great way to get my news Oct 05, 2017
- Megan S.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
I love reading this email every morning. Oct 05, 2017
- Melanie H.
Brooklyn, New York
A concise roundup of the days news and trends that I can still reliably get through on the busiest mornings. Sep 10, 2017
- Secretly Expecting
Chicago, Illinois
Perfect for getting the daily news in quick hit headlines with the key details. Great for getting all the top news quick without a lot of fuss! Mar 14, 2017
- Alison V.
New York, New York
Great for working moms who don;t have the time to read the paper. Oct 12, 2016
- Amy N.
Lumberton, Texas
perfect to help stay in the loop despite a busy schedule Oct 05, 2016
- Dawn J.
Mebane, North Carolina
Intelligent, witty, bare bones updates on the daily news. Oct 04, 2016
- Michelle E.
Warrensburg, Missouri
This is a fun read for daily news. I like that it's written with humor and fairly basic but includes all the national headlines. Check it out! You won't be disappointed. Jan 13, 2016
- Gabi W.
Bellevue, Nebraska
My husband and I don't have TV and I hate sorting through the online news pages. When I found this I IMMEDIATELY loved it because I actually feel somewhat informed on what's going on in the world. Dec 03, 2014
- Meghan L.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
The easiest way to start my day, before I have to run and chase after my 1.5 year old. Nov 09, 2014
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- Kayley N.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
I joined theSkimm when it first launched and still love it. Having a toddler, baby, children in general makes following news stories difficult. theSkimm highlights everything for a quick read! Oct 27, 2014
- Raquel W.
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- Colby B.
United States of America
I read the Skimm every day just for a little bit of information on the world. Each summary includes links to full articles if you are interested in learning more. Nov 30, 2022
- Danielle D.
Quincy, Massachusetts
Their updates seem to be more sponsored item heavy than when I first subscribed, but I still like them for a quick updates/suggestions. Nov 20, 2022
It's a quick nice way to stay up to date on whats going on in the world! Oct 14, 2021
- Secretly Expecting
Montclair, New Jersey
This is such an easy way to get the news headlines quickly. It is easily digestible if you are just glancing, and of course you can always go read the entire article which they have linked! Aug 16, 2021
- Secretly Expecting
Grimes, Iowa
I think they do a good job at just giving a brief overview of what is happening in the news today! May 03, 2021
- Danielle J.
Vista, California
Been following for many years and love reading on my morning commute. Great content and super well written to deliver the latest news quickly and easily! Feb 13, 2021
- Andrea B.
Alexandria, Virginia
Consolidates all my news when I don’t have time with the babies. Jan 28, 2021
- Erica E.
Ellicott City, Maryland
I've been getting the skimm for years. It's very handy when you don't have time to read or listen to the news, but it's left leaning so fairly one sided on political issues. Also has disguised ads Dec 27, 2020
- Jacki-Lyn L.
Oxford, Alabama
I love the Skimm and it’s daily offerings to what is new and Northumbria May 22, 2020
- Elizabeth S.
Anchorage, Alaska
I hate watching the news so this delivers everything I need to know straight to my email. Both world and entertainment news. And it’s all in terms I can easily understand. Mar 03, 2020
- Anna P.
West Chester, Pennsylvania
The busy woman’s quick guide to what’s going on in the world. There’s even humor in the message, which makes you want to read every morning! Feb 08, 2020
- Victoria B.
Queens, New York
Makes my commute more enjoyable. Learn and share something new everday. I reccomend it to anyone who wants to be up to date. Aug 16, 2019
- Secretly Expecting
Grove City, Ohio
Hilarious, to the point, and keeps me updated on the news by the time my son is done with his first feeding! Apr 27, 2019
- Stephanie B.
Hallsville , Texas
So much better than social media or boring local news or biased national news. Also has a hint of humor which is useful at 5 am when baby wakes you up. Apr 03, 2019
- Hillary M.
Boulder, Colorado
Quick & fun daily news! Jan 27, 2019
- Alex B.
Fort Campbell, Tennessee
Subscriber for years. It’s an entertaining way to get a broad overview of what’s going on in the world. Don’t expect to get briefed on everything though. Great for when reading a paper is impossible. Aug 21, 2018
- Kevin S.
Juneau, Alaska
Good source of news highlights. Downside is they push you to try and get your friends subscribed. Feb 15, 2018
- L D.
Columbia , South Carolina
The best way to get filled in quickly! Feb 08, 2018
- Arlene R.
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
Love my daily email. Days when I cannot catch the news on tv or read it, this a great summary of trends and important news! Jan 24, 2018
- Roxanne S.
Mill Valley, California
Simple and fast way to digest the big news of the day! Oct 25, 2017
- Cassie O.
Baltimore, Maryland
Love the Skimm. Helps me stay up to date quickly with my busy schedule. Oct 19, 2017
- Ellen P.
Marysville, Washington
Fun read to wake up too every morning. Sometimes a bit too sarcastic. Oct 09, 2017
- Vanessa F.
Sayville, New York
If you don't subscribe sign up right now. Love getting this email will all need to know from the news in a fun and easy way Oct 05, 2017
- Ally K.
Knoxville, Tennessee
This is a great way to make sure you're caught up on the latest news in the morning. Very readable summary with links to full stories if you're interested. Oct 05, 2017
- Raquel C.
32750, Florida
Use to get the emails but after awhile i stopped reading them. gives some insight on whats going on in the world with a brief summary Oct 05, 2017
- Secretly Expecting
Denver, Colorado
Great way to get my news Oct 05, 2017
- Megan S.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
I love reading this email every morning. Oct 05, 2017
- Melanie H.
Brooklyn, New York
A concise roundup of the days news and trends that I can still reliably get through on the busiest mornings. Sep 10, 2017
- Secretly Expecting
Chicago, Illinois
Perfect for getting the daily news in quick hit headlines with the key details. Great for getting all the top news quick without a lot of fuss! Mar 14, 2017
- Alison V.
New York, New York
Great for working moms who don;t have the time to read the paper. Oct 12, 2016
- Amy N.
Lumberton, Texas
perfect to help stay in the loop despite a busy schedule Oct 05, 2016
- Dawn J.
Mebane, North Carolina
Intelligent, witty, bare bones updates on the daily news. Oct 04, 2016
- Michelle E.
Warrensburg, Missouri
This is a fun read for daily news. I like that it's written with humor and fairly basic but includes all the national headlines. Check it out! You won't be disappointed. Jan 13, 2016
- Gabi W.
Bellevue, Nebraska
My husband and I don't have TV and I hate sorting through the online news pages. When I found this I IMMEDIATELY loved it because I actually feel somewhat informed on what's going on in the world. Dec 03, 2014
- Meghan L.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
The easiest way to start my day, before I have to run and chase after my 1.5 year old. Nov 09, 2014
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