How to Be a More Patient Person

Plus: The California time bandits, inside the 'Mary Poppins' sequel, and more.

Five stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors.

Relax. It's Going to Be OK.

Impatience is the "fight" part of a fight-or-flight response. The good news? You can train yourself not to give in to it.

They Wanted a 'Freebirth.' Then Everything Went Wrong.

Driven by support from online communities, home birth without assistance is growing in popularity. But one "freebirther" couple's tragic experience led to a complicated backlash both online and off.

The California Time Bandits

A ring of smash-and-grab thieves — including a former professional baseball player — in Southern California made off with millions of dollars in stolen watches, sometimes hundreds of Rolexes at a time. This is the true story of the special agent who brought them down.

Making a Modern Mary Poppins

Creating a sequel to one of the most beloved movies of all time is no small feat. But Emily Blunt accepted the role without hesitation. Here's an inside look at how Blunt, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep, and director Rob Marshall, updated a classic.

Your Secret Customer Score Could Be Keeping You on Hold

Companies have decided exactly how valuable you are to them, and they'll treat you accordingly. The invisible math is at play in everything from the amount of time you spend on hold to the coupons you get in the mail — even your chance at an airline seat upgrade.

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Five stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors. Relax. It's Going to Be OK. Impatience is the "fight" part of a fight-or-flight response. The good news? You can train yourself not to give in to it. They Wanted a 'Freebirth.' Then Everything Went Wrong. Driven by support from online communities, home birth without assistance is growing in popularity. But one "freebirther" couple's tragic experience led to a complicated backlash both online and off. The California Time Bandits A ring of smash-and-grab thieves — including a former professional baseball player — in Southern California made off with millions of dollars in stolen watches, sometimes hundreds of Rolexes at a time. This is the true story of the special agent who brought them down. Making a Modern Mary Poppins Creating a sequel to one of the most beloved movies of all time is no small feat. But Emily Blunt accepted the role without hesitation. Here's an inside look at how Blunt, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep, and director Rob Marshall, updated a classic. Your Secret Customer Score Could Be Keeping You on Hold Companies have decided exactly how valuable you are to them, and they'll treat you accordingly. The invisible math is at play in everything from the amount of time you spend on hold to the coupons you get in the mail — even your chance at an airline seat upgrade. Like what you're seeing here? Follow @AppleNews on Twitter for our selections throughout the week. Some content requires specific hardware or software. Internet access required; data fees may apply. Content availability is subject to change. For more information, click here. Copyright © 2018 Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 USA Privacy Policy   |   Terms and Conditions   |   Support   |   Account Unsubscribe