The Best Time to Use the Bathroom On an Airplane

Kris Kristofferson's Final Performances. An October Stargazing Guide.

October 01, 2024 Regretful Mothers, Public WiFi, and Colon Cancer Symptoms Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   Investigation Maylia and Jack: A Story of Teens and Fentanyl Police knew she was selling fake Percocet but did not stop her. His mother sought the right treatment for his addiction but could not find it. Two teens got caught up in a system unprepared to handle kids on either side of the drug trade. ProPublica Lizzie Presser Save 2   Look Up October's Skies Bring an Oddball Meteor and a Shiny New Comet–If You're Lucky Remember, comets are like cats. Popular Science Laura Baisas Save 3   Appreciation Kris Kristofferson's Final Performances Are Required Viewing The late songwriter appeared at Willie Nelson's 90th birthday shows to join Rosanne Cash and Norah Jones for a pair of tear-jerking duets. Rolling Stone Jonathan Bernstein Save 4   Backstory The Toxic Legacy of the French Banana France knew the pesticide chlordecone could cause cancer and destroy the environment. It allowed banana plantations in Martinique and Guadeloupe to use it anyway. The Dial Chris Knapp Save 5   Hotspot FTW Why It's Time to Take Warnings About Using Public Wi-Fi Seriously Internet 'evil twins' are stalking airport Wi-Fi connections and the cybercriminals behind the rising attacks are rarely caught. CNBC Kevin Williams Save 6   Under the Radar The Mothers Who Regret Having Kids: 'I Wished I Were Holding a Cat and Not a Baby' While it's rare for regretful mothers to speak out openly, there's evidence that they are a real and struggling minority. The Guardian Adrienne Matei Save 7   Who Knew? American Food Traditions That Started as Marketing Ploys Your grandma didn't invent that recipe. Atlas Obscura Diana Hubbell Save 8   Yikes The Moments That Could Have Accidentally Ended Humanity In recent history, a few individuals have made decisions that could, in theory, have unleashed killer aliens or set Earth's atmosphere on fire. What can they tell us about the existential risks we face today? BBC Future Richard Fisher Save 9   Good to Know These Are the Most Common Colon Cancer Symptoms in Young People It's on the rise in younger folks, and while you shouldn't panic, it's still good to know the signs. SELF Amy Norton Save 10   Pro Tip The Best Time to Use the Bathroom On an Airplane, According to a Flight Attendant Want a clean and stress-free trip to the lavatory? Here's your chance. Mental Floss Jake Rossen Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story Why Women Get Migraines More Than Men Women suffer from migraines three times as often as men, and often with more intensity. New research into the role of hormones is helping explain why. WIRED Lori Youmshajekian 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