The Washington Post
‘Smart’ Technology Is Out of Control. We Adore This Dumb Tech.
The youngs who love flip phones and film cameras have a point about the downsides of brain-draining, complex gadgets.
Pocket-Worthy Reads
Stories to fuel your mind
Fatherly
These Baby Names Were Everywhere In the 90s. Now They’ve Almost Vanished.
For 14 years, these names reigned supreme — what happened?
The Marginalian
Virginia Woolf on Why We Read and What Great Works of Art Have in Common
“Any live mind today is of the very same stuff as Plato’s & Euripides. It is only a continuation & development of the same thing.”
The Guardian
Applejuicification: Why the Fruit Is Found in So Many Mixed Juices
Viral X thread highlighted prevalence of apple juice in drinks – but why is it so popular?
Literary Hub
The Top 10 Author Cameos on Screen: Ranked
Prepare to be charmed, and baffled.
Inc.
Want to Make Difficult Conversations Easy? Try This 1 Counterintuitive Trick, According to Psychology
The anxiety you feel before entering a tough conversation can be greatly mitigated.
Mental Floss
7 of History’s Strangest Mass Hysteria Events
A world where people can’t stop themselves from dancing is an amazing premise for a Britney Spears video, but in reality, it wasn’t so glam.
Popular Science
Here’s Why Your Body Stores More Fat in Certain Places
Nature is just too good at stashing away our excess energy in the form of flab. And it’s hard to fight nature.
SELF
8 Great Lower-Body Exercises for People With Knee Pain
The source of your pain may not be as obvious as it seems. Here’s what often causes knee pain during exercises, and how working the hips, butt, and legs can help.
Harvard Business Review
Pressure Doesn’t Have to Turn into Stress
The process starts with understanding that stress is caused not by other people or external events, but by your reactions to them.
The Conversation
How to Help Dogs and Cats Manage Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is difficult for both you and your pet, but a few simple changes can make a huge difference if you’re expecting to be away for a longer amount of time during the day.
Narratively
The Portly Victorian Undertaker Who Launched the World’s First Low-Carb Craze
William Banting tried every 19th century weight-loss fad. Polite society was shocked when he unveiled the method that finally worked.
Popular Collections
Curated guides to the best reads on the web
Pocket Collections
Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week
The paradox of the screen-time report, lessons from the “let them” theory, and an investigation into the life of Luigi Mangione.
Pocket Collections
Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: March 8, 2025
A handy housecleaning checklist, how to dodge hidden fees, and an exploration of Jane Austen’s love life.
Pocket Collections
Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: March 1, 2025
A town transformed by weight-loss drugs, tanking Tesla sales, and how to not let the trolls win.
Pocket Collections
Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week
Relief from your desk job, how to pack a go-bag, and the Murdochs’ real-life succession drama.
Pocket Collections
Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week
Kendrick’s halftime triumph, a future without pennies, and cheap ways to get protein without eggs.
Pocket Collections
5 Easy (and Cheesy) Dip Recipes Perfect for Super Bowl Sunday
Indulge your savory side with this lineup of gooey dips you can make in 30 minutes or less, from classic spinach and artichoke that never fails to delight to the TikTok-viral garlic butter brie dip of your dreams.
Pocket Collections
Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week
A guide to Gen Alpha slang, tips for citrus storage, and how to find Netflix’s secret menu.
Pocket Collections
How to Defend Yourself Against the Meeting-Industrial Complex
Why your work calendar is more packed than ever and tips on maximizing productivity in and around those meeting blocks.
Today’s Pocket Hits
Wednesday, April 2
Smithsonian Magazine
The Moving Story of Bringing Baseball Back to Manzanar
In honor of his mother and others imprisoned at the internment camp, baseball player Dan Kwong has restored a diamond in the California desert.
Vanity Fair
’Snow White’’s Failure Has Turned Rachel Zegler Into a Scapegoat—and an Icon
Disney insiders are blaming the young actress for the film’s poison box office, but their plan is backfiring.
Literary Hub
“Be Faithful, Steady, and True.” What K-Pop Taught Me About My Korean-American Identity
Giaae Kwon explores stans, biases and the joys, and the pitfalls of participating in fandom.
Eater
Why Smartfood Popcorn Doesn’t Hit Like It Used To
One woman’s quest to figure out why her beloved white cheddar popcorn started to disappoint.
The Guardian
‘What Is This Stuff?’: French People on the Culture Shock of Flossing
While preventative care has not traditionally been a priority in France, US dentistry is ‘very focused’ on it.
Texas Monthly
Can You Buy Yourself a Longer Life?
An Austin-based health-optimization chain plans a national rollout as interest in the industry—still trying to define itself—booms.
Knowable Magazine
How Cancer Cells Travel to New Tissues and Take Hold
Understanding these astonishing migrations through the human body, known as metastases, could suggest novel treatments.
Epicurious
16 Standout Cookbooks for Spring 2025
Here are the titles our editors are cooking from at home—recipes included.
Recommended Reads
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WIRED
The Bluetooth Lady Speaks! ‘Voice-Over Actors Will Be Artisans in the AI Age’
Kristen DiMercurio went viral on TikTok when she revealed she was probably the voice of your Bluetooth speaker … and your headphones … and that gadget how-to video … and your insurer’s call center.
CBS News
Trump Administration Sued by 23 States, D.C. Over HHS Cutting $11 Billion in Public Health Funding
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
NBC News
NFL to Use Cameras, Not Chains, to Determine First Downs in 2025
Sony’s Hawk-Eye system of six, 8K cameras placed around each stadium will optically track the position of the ball.
NBC News
Olivia Munn Shares the Moment She Had a Full-on Parenting ‘Breakdown’ As a Mom of 2
Munn opened up about an emotional moment while co-hosting an episode of “TODAY with Jenna & Friends.”
Axios
The Trump 2.0 Resistance: Alive, but Evolved
The resistance of 2025 may not be wearing a pink knitted cap — but it’s alive in town halls, streets, campuses and car dealerships across the country.
Ars Technica
The Harrowing Story of What Flying Starliner Was Like When Its Thrusters Failed
“Hey, this is a very precarious situation we’re in.”…
BBC
11 of the Best TV Shows to Watch This April
From the return of HBO’s zombie apocalypse thriller to Michelle Williams in a provocative new role.
Bloomberg
If the Switch 2 Stumbles, Nintendo Has No Plan B
The Japanese gaming giant is about to release its latest console. The stakes have never been higher to end the boom-bust cycle that’s plagued the company for years.
History Today
Wool Aliens of the British Empire
Hayward realised that seeds from these plants – including wildflowers, herbs, and grasses – had travelled thousands of miles attached to the fleeces of sheep, before being delivered to textile mills in bales of wool. By documenting how the ecology of a sm
Big Think
How to Turn Your Job-Seeking “Doom List” Into Career Gold
Networking — not zombie-crunching your job applications — gives you a better chance of getting sourced or referred for a role.
USA TODAY
April Fools’ Day Pranks: From Dr. Pepper Tic Tacs to a Scam-Sniffing AI Nose
The early days of spring brings April Fools’ Day, a day when brands and companies try to spring some goofy pranks on you – remember last year’s “Baby Translator” app and 7-Eleven’s hot dog-flavored water?
ESPN
Second-Gen Stars Take Center Stage at McDonald’s and Chipotle Nationals
From former NCAA champions to NBA All-Stars, here’s a look at players competing that boast a familiar surname.
Life Hacks
Tips for better living
Los Angeles Times
She Went Out for a Solo Evening Trail Run. Then She Locked Eyes With a Bear
A longtime trail runner went for an evening run in a remote area of San Bernardino County. ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ she joked to a friend before she left. ‘I get eaten by a bear?’
The Guardian
How to Use AI to Get a Job Interview and Nail It – Along With the Salary You Deserve
Supercharge your search and beat the screening, sharpen your speaking skills and boost your negotiating position.
Bustle
The German Act of “Lüften” Will Work Wonders on Your Morning Routine
“Lüften” is a German tradition making its rounds on TikTok as a way to upgrade your morning routine.
Kiplinger
Taxpayer Revolt? Why More People Are Avoiding Filing Taxes This Year
It may be tempting to skip filing due to the overwhelmed IRS, but doing so could have financial and legal consequences.
Texas Monthly
Your Therapist Can Handle Your Trauma—but What About Your Political Anxiety?
In the age of Trump, mental health professionals are struggling to meet their clients’ needs. A group of North Texas clinicians got together to talk it out.
HuffPost
The 4 Shortfall Nutrients Experts Worry Most About
It’s gotten so bad that they’re officially called “nutrients of public health concern.”
CBS News
As Trump Tariffs Loom, Here’s a Price Tracker for Cars, Groceries and More Supplies
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
HuffPost
Can Hair Products Really ‘Seal’ Split Ends?
And did you know there are four different types of split ends?
Teen Vogue
How and Where to Sell Clothes Online, According to Experts
With expert tips on how to make the most money from your resale.
NPR
HHS Layoffs Put Meals on Wheels and Other Services for Seniors, Disabled at Risk
Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration’s layoffs.
The Guardian
You Used to Be Close – but Are You a ‘Fringe Friend’ Now?
It’s not fun to realize you may be an ‘always welcome but never invited’ pal. But experts say it’s not all bad
Time
The Surprising Health Benefits of Swearing
Profanity can come with numerous physical, psychological, and social perks.