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December 4, 2024 Pokémon Go, Toxic Friends, and Christmas Treasure Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   Thought-Provoking What Do You Love When You Fall for AI? Inside the surprisingly meaningful, unexpectedly heartbreaking, and deeply confusing reality of AI relationships. The Verge Josh Dzieza Save 2   Backstory Inside the Vatican's Secret Saint-Making Process Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its image. The Vatican is preparing to anoint its first millennial saint, but how does it decide who is worthy? The Guardian Linda Kinstler Save 3   Great Reporting The Great Pokémon Go Spy Panic How a global hit sparked digital paranoia inside U.S. intelligence. Foreign Policy Zach Dorfman Save 4   Essay If My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn't the Rest of Us? What if we lived in a society that was able to sit with the anguish that arises for very sick children and their families? The New York Times Sarah Wildman Save 5   Explainer Why Prepping for End Times Is So American Millions are preparing for doomsday, not together, but by closing the hatch. It's a logical response to a hollowed-out state. Psyche Robert Kirsch Save 6   Treasure Hunt 13 Valuable Christmas Collectibles to Look for in Thrift Stores These are the best holiday ornaments and collectibles to look for in antique shops and your attic—some are quite valuable. Discover our list of holiday treasures and cull through your collection to see if you have any prizes. Martha Stewart Living Blythe Copeland Save 7   Good Advice How to Avoid Being a Toxic Friend A few simple steps to improve your relationships can help make sure you are the kind of friend you would wish to have yourself. BBC David Robson Save 8   First Person Sour I'm someone who didn't have wildest dreams. I'm someone who, for the longest time, didn't believe I deserved them. The Players' Tribune Ettore "Big E" Ewen Save 9   Tasty A Tale of Two Tamaris A visit to rural Japan to look closely at the past, present, and future of the salty Japanese condiment. Taste Cathy Erway Save 10   Everything in Its Place 11 Brilliant Tips for Maximizing Your Pantry Space, According to Professional Organizers You do NOT need to decant things into cute jars! Promise. The Kitchn Rochelle Bilow Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story Use the Leidenfrost Effect to Make Your Stainless Steel Pan Non-Stick Science will prevent you from wasting your time scrubbing cookware. Popular Science Hugh Neill 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