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June 26, 2024 Vegan Olympians, Gunshot Detection, and a Controversial Statue Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, an overrated reading list. 1   Deep Dive The Mystery of AI Gunshot-Detection Accuracy Is Finally Unraveling How accurate are gunshot detection systems, really? For years, it's been a secret, but new reports from San Jose and NYC show these systems have operated well below their advertised accuracy rates. WIRED Todd Feathers Save 2   In the News For Many Muslim Pilgrims, a Dangerous Unauthorized Hajj Is the Only Option Videos shared on social media show bodies on sides of roads during Hajj amid extreme heat. CNN Magdy Samaan Save 3   Wild Ride I Went to See the Statue at the Center of the Most Absurd Controversy in America. Whew. A 26-foot-tall controversy in the California desert. Slate Dan Kois Save 4   Conversation Starter The Olympians Who Eat Entirely Vegan For some athletes competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, a plant-based diet makes them feel fitter, faster, and stronger. Bon Appétit Ali Francis Save 5   Helpful Advice What to Do (and Avoid) in Extreme Heat Tips for keeping kids, adults, and the elderly cool and safe — even without air conditioning. Vox Allie Volpe Save 6   Communication Skills 'You Look Great! Ozempic?' The New Minefields of Weight-Loss Etiquette. Conversations about weight-loss drugs, even when well-intended, can be riddled with bias and misinformation — and a startling lack of sensitivity. The Washington Post Anne Branigin Save 7   Rabbit Hole Uh-Oh: A Story of SpaghettiOs and Forgotten History In which a pasta-filled rabbit hole leads to an unexpected place. Snack Stack Doug Mack Save 8   Explainer Praise: Why We Crave It So Much at Work and In Our Personal Lives, and How to Live Without It Feeling low because your boss hasn't congratulated you on your work recently? You need to read this. Stylist Kayleigh Dray Save 9   Pro Tip A Beginner's Guide To The Unsung Heroes Of Gym Equipment Spice up your workout routine. Bustle Carolyn Steber Save 10   Good Eats Americans Have Lost the Plot on Cooking Oil Olive oil is a great choice. So is canola oil, vegetable oil, avocado oil, and pretty much everything else. The Atlantic Yasmin Tayag Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day A Noncomprehensive List of Things That Are Overrated From seltzer to travel to engagement rings: It's okay if you find these hugely popular things boring or just plain... okay. Pocket Collections Pocket Editors Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story Why Your Cat Is Weird Why 'pspspsps' causes mayhem, how to pet your feline overlord in precisely the right way, and the evolutionary reason your favorite biscuit-maker also plays fetch. Pocket Collections Corrie Evanoff Save Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this newsletter, please share it with a friend. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe now to get Pocket in your inbox every day. Take Pocket everywhere You're receiving this email because you subscribed to Pocket. Unsubscribe • Manage Preferences • Privacy Policy • Help Center • Advertise © 2024 Mozilla Corporation, 149 New Montgomery St, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105