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This is an edition of the WSJ Weekend Reads newsletter, a weekly look at our most colorful, thought-provoking and original feature stories on the business of life. If you’re not subscribed, sign up here.

The idea of the government watching you is not just the makings of an Orwell novel or a political thriller.

The U.S. has greatly expanded its domestic surveillance system, using a high-tech dragnet to locate, track and deport people residing illegally in the country. But, as Shane Shifflett and Hannah Critchfield write in their piece this week, the data and location of American citizens is also being collected.

Other topics we delve into include retirement after a divorce, a weekend in Venice on a budget and the benefits of playing pickle ball for people with Parkinson’s.

Enjoy your weekend with these and all the great reads below.

Leading Off

Are You Being Watched?

More Americans are getting caught up in the federal government’s expanded domestic surveillance system.

Phone a Friend

We spend ridiculous amounts of time texting each other—2.2 trillion text messages last year, by one count. Is time for a more old school, and spontaneous, connection?

See the Story

Venice on a Budget

Is it even possible to spend a weekend in the Italian city for $1,000? We tried it. And two words of advice: Timing matters.

Careers

More Competition

Internships are becoming more critical for landing a solid job out of college. But they’re getting harder to come by.

Travel

Make Sure It’s Legit

Airlines send you notifications about flight cancellations and rebookings. Make sure you don’t fall prey to a scam when responding.

Your Money

Navigating a New Chapter

Getting divorced later in life often upends retirement plans. We look at how four people have rebuilt their lives and finances.

Education

YouTube in the Classroom

An overreliance on the site for educational content has created a gateway for students to view other videos, some of them inappropriate, on school-issued devices.

Health

Physical and Cognitive Benefits

Columnist Jason Gay looks at why pickleball is the optimal activity for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Tech

More Taxis, Fewer Drivers

Self-driving taxis are taking to the streets in a rapidly growing number of U.S. cities.

Arts & Entertainment

Review: ‘The Devil Wear Prada 2’

Does the sequel match the style of the original 20 years later? Kyle Smith gives us his take.

Beyond the Newsroom

WSJ | Buy Side: Mineral sunscreens sit on top of your skin and reflect UV rays. They’re especially great for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

About Us

WSJ Weekend Reads is a showcase for the wide range of great feature writing at WSJ. Let us know what you think by emailing editor Cristina Lourosa-Ricardo at cristina.lourosa@wsj.com (if you’re reading this in your inbox, you can just hit reply).

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