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August 17, 2024 Dognapping, Air-Fried Oranges, and Ozempic Hackers Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, a handy guide to communicating better on the job. 1   Deep Dive The Veterinarians Preventing the Next Pandemic Most new diseases have their origins in animals. So why aren't we paying more attention to their health? The New Yorker Rivka Galchen Save   SPONSORED A message from Hungryroot America's Most Loved Food Delivery Service Healthy groceries, 10-minute recipes, and a lot more time to do the things you love. Learn More About Hungryroot 2   Zeitgeist The Ozempic Hackers The high cost of Ozempic and Mounjaro is driving patients to tamper with their pens to extend their doses. The Atlantic Sarah Zhang Save 3   Who Knew? How the World Wide Web Gets Spun Out of Thin Air It is the largest network humans have ever built, and in coming years, it is set to get a lot bigger. The Washington Post Eva Dou Save 4   Conversation Starter Can You Hypnotise Yourself Out of Heartbreak? A self-hypnosis app is promising to help you with a difficult break-up. Women's Health Alice Porter Save 5   Technology Today Job Seekers Are Getting Increasingly Bold by 'Cheating' in Interviews — and AI Is Making It Worse Job seekers are using AI to "cheat," employers say. They use it on resumes and in interviews. Some hiring managers are calling for new rules. Business Insider Tim Paradis Save 6   Perspectives My Criminal Record Somehow Vanished And I got a glimpse of a world where felons like me are not forever haunted by our past. The Atlantic Mark O'Brien Save 7   Thought-Provoking Playing It Straight: For Queer Roles, Should an Actor's Sexuality Matter? Dynamic stars like Timothée Chalamet, Paul Mescal, and Josh O'Connor broke out in LGBTQ+ parts. Discuss. Vanity Fair David Canfield Save 8   Nightmare Scenario Inside the Dark World of Dognapping Many jurisdictions treat pet theft like property theft, assigning dogs dollar values and failing to account for their emotional importance. The Conversation Ben Stickle, Brenda Vose Save 9   History Why Did Women Vote for Hitler? Long-Forgotten Essays Hold Some Answers The rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party in the 1930s came on the back of votes from millions of ordinary Germans – both men and women. The Conversation Daniel Maier-Katkin, Nathan Stoltzfus, Sarah R. Warren Save 10   Tasty Eats Air-Fried Oranges May Become Your Favorite Way to Start the Day If you have an air fryer, there's a citrus treat that's about to give your breakfast staple a run for its money. The Kitchn Cheryl Fenton Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day How to Communicate Better at Work The tiresome phrase to skip when sending work emails, a 3-step guide to make your writing clearer, and the art of a successful negotiation. Pocket Collections Pocket Editors Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story Eight Unexpected Ways a Restaurant Can Mislead You Restaurants have tight margins and wait staff are hard-working people—but sometimes things can get shady. Lifehacker Jeff Somers 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