Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater? Busting 3 Common Myths About Infidelity

I Took a Ride in a 'Self-Driving' Tesla and Never Once Felt Safe. My Month of Food Recycling.

August 21, 2024 Animal Attacks, Infidelity Myths, and Full Moons Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, the inner lives of con artists. 1   Election 2024 Five Poll Numbers That Tell the Story of the Democratic Convention — and What's Coming Next Here's where the polls stand, how they illustrate Harris' goals for her convention and what to watch for next in the 2024 election. NBC News Kristen Welker Save   SPONSORED A message from Nike Gear Up For Fall: Extra 25% Off Select Nike Gear Nike.com Fall Sale features unbeatable discounts on footwear, apparel, and accessories, plus an Extra 25% off select merchandise. Save Now 2   Backstory How Raygun Made It to the Olympics and Divided the Breaking World The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by the reaction to Raygun's efforts in Paris. BBC Bek Rushby Save 3   Test Drive I Took a Ride in a 'Self-Driving' Tesla and Never Once Felt Safe I took a ride in a Tesla with the 'Full Self-Driving' feature engaged — and it almost caused several accidents. Rolling Stone Miles Klee Save 4   Lions and Tigers and Bears Why Do Animals Attack Humans in the Wild? Following a spate of predator attacks on hikers and park rangers in the US, Ally Hirschlag investigates why animals attack humans in the wild. BBC Future Ally Hirschlag Save 5   Sustainability My Month of Food Recycling This lifelong composter takes things a step further with Mill—and will never go back. Esquire Carey Rossi Save 6   Relationships Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater? Busting 3 Common Myths About Infidelity Clinical psychologist Talal Alsaleem has helped hundreds of couples work through romantic affairs. He shares common misconceptions about cheating -- and how to cope. NPR Andee Tagle Save 7   Forgotten History The Top-Secret World War II Mission That Killed Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., the Heir Apparent to the Political Dynasty In August 1944, the older brother of Robert and John F. Kennedy died while piloting a drone aircraft over England, leaving his younger siblings to fulfill their father's dreams. Smithsonian Magazine Meilan Solly Save 8   Better Living Aging Hits Us in Our 40s and 60s. But Well-Being Doesn't Have to Fall Off a Cliff. Lifestyle changes could counter some of the deterioration. MIT Technology Review Jessica Hamzelou Save 9   Shuteye Why a Full Moon Might Mess With Your Sleep, According to Science It turns out, it's not just superstition or spiritual powers at play. SELF Erica Sloan Save 10   Who Knew? Why Are People Ticklish? Tickling can make you laugh and squirm, but why? Here's the science behind knismesis and gargalesis, and why you can't tickle yourself. Discover Magazine Avery Hurt Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day Notes From the Inner Lives of Con Artists Venture inside the mind of some of the greatest scammers. Pocket Collections Nick Pachelli Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story Are Athletes Born or Made? A New Study Reveals Which Fitness Traits Are Primarily Genetic. If you feel like your athletic performance is falling short, this new research might explain why. Outside ALEX HUTCHINSON 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