Once upon a time, Sara Herschander writes, going through life meant interacting with the world around you — turning a fiddly key in a lock, scratching out notes on paper, dialing a phone number on an actual keypad. But increasingly, all of those tasks — and many others — feel the same: You just tap at a screen. In this month’s Highlight cover story, Sara explains how we’re losing touch with our sense of, well, touch — plus why young children are suffering the worst effects of all that screen time, and whether a return to a more tactile world is imminent. Also in this issue: Good news about America’s birthday. How organ donation is complicating the line between dead and dying. The rise of extremely convincing AI thirst traps. And the great American quest for the great American novel.
The US is better off than it was in 1976. So why does it feel worse?
By Bryan Walsh
Should you keep practicing a religion even if you don’t believe?
By Shayla Love
The organ donation boom complicating the boundary between life and death
By Pratik Pawar
Coming June 30
Why gay guys are falling for AI thirst traps
By Alex Abad-Santos
Coming June 30
America’s housing was built for a world we no longer live in
By Marina Bolotnikova
Coming July 1
5 books that define America — for better and for worse
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/an-illuminated-coca-cola-holiday-truck-decorated-with-lights-on-a-snowy-street.png?id=54494843&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=35%2C0%2C36%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're looking for fun things to do near Montreal this November, look no further! <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/a-massive-coca-cola-holiday-caravan-is-touring-canada-heres-when-its-visiting-montreal">Coca-Cola's iconic Holiday Caravan</a> is back for 2024, and it's bringing a ton of holiday magic and festive fizz to Quebec this season. </p><p>Starting on November 14 in Halifax, <a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/brands/coca-cola/coke-holiday">the caravan will travel from coast to coast</a>, ending its joyful journey in Vancouver on December 22.</p><p>Luckily for holiday-loving Quebeccers, the province is getting some serious love this year with 29 scheduled stops. At select stops, you can experience the Christmas magic up close, meet Santa, and even walk away with your very own personalized Coca-Cola can.</p><p>Coca-Cola's jolly red truck will be decorated with thousands of twinkling lights, and, of course, Santa himself will be along for the ride, spreading holiday cheer and offering magical photo ops. </p><p>At some locations (marked with a * below), the Coca-Cola Caravan will also feature a whimsical "Giving Shoppe," a "Magic Post Office" for sending Christmas wishes, and a "ReSparkle Forest" where you can recycle your sample cans (and other items) for a chance to win exclusive goodies. </p><p>Here's where the Coca-Cola Caravan will be stopping in Quebec this month and next — so get ready to mark your calendars!</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Coca-Cola's sparkling holiday truck is lighting up the streets this season.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/brands/coca-cola/coke-holiday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coca-Cola</a></small></p><p><strong>November 20</strong></p><p>Laval Rockets Place Bell (1950 Rue Claude-Gagné, Laval)*</p><p>IGA EXTRA (8130 Boul. Champlain, LaSalle)</p><p><strong>November 21</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (550 Autoroute Chomedey, Laval)</p><p><strong>November 22</strong></p><p>Quartier Dix30 Christmas Market (9090 Boul. Leduc, Brossard)*</p><p>Metro Plus (395 Rue St. Charles Ouest, Longueuil)</p><p><strong>November 23</strong></p><p>Défilé du Père Noel (Rene-Levesque Blvd, Montreal)*</p><p><strong>November 24</strong></p><p>Premium Outlets Tree Lighting (19001 Chemin Notre Dame, Mirabel)*</p><p><strong>November 27</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (90 Boulevard d'Anjou, Châteauguay)</p><p><strong>November 28</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (1315 Boulevard Iberville, Repentigny)</p><p><strong>November 29</strong></p><p>Metro Fournier (850 Boulevard Thibeau, Trois-Rivières)</p><p><strong>December 3</strong></p><p>Metro SM Collin (1233 Boulevard De Périgny, Chambly)</p><p><strong>December 4</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (65 Montée Masson, Mascouche)</p><p><strong>December 5</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (5680 Boulevard des Laurentides, Laval)</p><p><strong>December 6</strong></p><p>IGA Convivio (2295 Avenue Chauveau, Quebec City)</p><p>RONA (7410 Taschereau Blvd, Brossard)</p><p><strong>December 7</strong></p><p>IGA (Alimentation Patrice Tellier, 871 Principale, St-Donat-de-Montcalm)</p><p>IGA (680 Chemin du Village, Morin-Heights)</p><p><strong>December 10</strong></p><p>IGA (2400 Boulevard du Millénaire, Saint-Basile-le-Grand)</p><p><strong>December 11</strong></p><p>Jukebox Burger Bar et Laitier (11798 Boulevard Salaberry, Dollard-des-Ormeaux)</p><p><strong>December 12</strong></p><p>IGA Buteau (1234 Rue du Pont, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon)</p><p>Cinema Triomphe (1100 Rue Yves-Blais, Terrebonne)</p><p><strong>December 13</strong></p><p>Cinema Guzzo Mega Plex (1071 Chemin du Coteau, Terrebonne)</p><p><strong>December 17</strong></p><p>IGA (645 Boulevard Thibeau, Trois-Rivières)</p><p><strong>December 18</strong></p><p>IGA (81 Chemin de Lavaltrie, Lavaltrie)</p><p><strong>December 19</strong></p><p>Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal (333 Rue de la Commune Ouest, Montreal)</p><p><strong>December 20</strong></p><p>Les Sommets Saint-Sauveur (655 Chemin Louis-Dufour, Saint-Sauveur)</p><h3>The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan</h3><br/><img alt="Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan attractions, including the Holiday Studio photo booth, Magic Post Office with North Pole Mail, and festive gift displays." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="049f8ebb19c6513c9f2d5e40e3cd538e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="fab1a" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/coca-cola-holiday-caravan-attractions-including-the-holiday-studio-photo-booth-magic-post-office-with-north-pole-mail-and-fes.png?id=54494832&width=980"/><p>Price: Free</p><p>When: From November 20 to December 20, 2024</p><p>Address: Various locations, find the full list <a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/brands/coca-cola/coke-holiday">here</a></p><p>Why You Need To Go: Mark your calendars, bring your holiday spirit, and don’t miss out on this feel-good festive experience!</p><p><a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/brands/coca-cola/coke-holiday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coca Cola Holiday Caravan website</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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