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Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: June 15, 2024

The most American city, dating nightmares, and the world’s best pasta sauce.

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The Gentle Parenting Bust

Millennials wanted to be better parents. So why are their kids little monsters?

The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Exclusive Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined

A year after OceanGate’s sub imploded, thousands of leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company’s CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach the Titanic.

How Much Money Is ‘Enough’? Try This Experiment to Get an Exact Number to Aim For

Constantly chasing more and more will make you miserable. The right goal gets you off the treadmill.

“Everybody Walks Wrong” – This Walking Expert Gives Four Tips to Help Improve Your Posture and Age-Proof Your Body

A walking expert and sports scientist weighs in.

The Pasta Sauce Hailed as the World’s Best Is Surprisingly Easy to Make at Home

The sauce's simplicity makes it a little radical.

A Top Neurosurgeon Reveals His Simple Tips for Protecting Your Brain as You Age

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains exactly what you need to do stay sharp.

Why You (Yes, You) Were Born to Run

A trove of ethnographic data reveals that persistence hunting—early humans relying on superior traits to chase down prey—was a worldwide phenomenon.

Is Dating a Total Nightmare for You Right Now?

You’re not alone. Trying to date as a young woman has gotten so bad it’s gone viral.

Electric Toothbrushes Are Better. But the Right Technique Matters More.

With the proper approach, a manual toothbrush can be as effective, particularly for people who are more comfortable with them, a dental expert said.

The Most American City

Conspiracism and hyper-partisanship in the nation’s fastest-growing city

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