Six Psychological Tricks Scammers Use Against You

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November 11, 2024 Luxury Kids' Parties, Going 'No Contact', and The Rock Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   Explainer COP29: What Is It and Will It Make a Difference? This year's conference is taking place in what is set to be the hottest year ever on record, with extreme weather conditions such as flooding and hurricanes providing stark examples of the urgency of tackling climate change. ITV News Staff Save   SPONSORED A message from Home Window Prices New Windows Available If You Own a Home in These Zip Codes Homeowners are ditching their old windows and using this important rule to save thousands on new energy-efficient windows in November. Simply enter your zip! Learn More 2   Investigation It's Veterans Day. The VA Says It Can't Help Thousands of Vets It Left Stranded An NPR investigation finds thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages by a program that was meant to help them. A rescue plan being rolled out by the Department of Veterans Affairs is excluding many vets who need help. NPR Quil Lawrence, Chris Arnold, Robert Benincasa Save 3   "I Never Want You Around Your Grandchild" The Families Torn Apart When Adult Children Decide to Go 'No Contact' Some cases of estrangement stem from a traumatic childhood. But in others it can come as a shock to parents who believe they did their best. People on both sides of family rifts share their stories. The Guardian Gaby Hinsliff Save 4   In Profile Dwayne Johnson Became the World's Biggest Movie Star. Now He's Trying To Disappear. It's hard for Dwayne Johnson to hide. Wherever he goes, there he is—as conspicuous out in the world as he is on the silver screen. But after two decades of playing a version of himself in huge movies, suddenly—he is ready to do something entirely new: vanish. GQ Zach Baron Save 5   Good Question Wait, Should I Have Been Washing My Bananas This Entire Time? Even though you don't eat the peel, you should be aware of what could be hatching on it. SELF Caroline Tien Save 6   Trending Touchscreens Are Out, and Tactile Controls Are Back As the leading expert on buttons, Rachel Plotnick's "re-buttonization" expertise is in demand. IEEE Gwendolyn Rak Save 7   Need to Know Six Psychological Tricks Scammers Use Against You Sometimes you wonder how anyone falls for an obvious scam; but the truth is, we're all susceptible. Lifehacker Jeff Somers Save 8   Status Symbol Inside the New World of Luxury Kids' Parties, Where Parents Are Plus-Ones Welcome to the new frontier of children's parties, where the only thing inflated more than the balloons are the blockbuster budgets. Boston Kara Baskin Save 9   Fitness The Best Hip Mobility Exercises For Better Range Of Motion Say sayonara to back pain—and get ready for PRs. Women's Health Andi Breitowich Save 10   Dinner Tonight How To Roast Any Vegetable They taste great and there's no recipe required. The Kitchn Emma Christensen Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story Five Ways to Feel Like You're Doing Enough Here are some strategies to reduce self-criticism and feel more productive. Greater Good Magazine Rachel Goldsmith Turow 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