Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | John Dekalb, left, and Jo Becker, walk back to their cars after meeting with friends in Oregon City, Oregon, last month. (Kristina Barker/For The Washington Post) | | | | | | |  What to know John Dekalb, a 58-year-old divorced father, struggles to make friends at a speed-friending event in West Linn, Oregon. Despite initial setbacks, he forms connections with several attendees, highlighting the loneliness epidemic among American men. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy's 2023 report shows social isolation poses significant health risks. Dekalb plans to reach out to new acquaintances as he seeks meaningful friendships. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |
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