WIRED
The Danger of Digitizing Everything
The creep of conducting our day-to-day interactions over screens has reached a breaking point—and it threatens to push out everyone but those with the “right” access.
Pocket-Worthy Reads
Stories to fuel your mind
BBC Travel
The Revival of a Forgotten American Fruit
Across large swaths of North America, an ancient fruit is growing wild but largely forgotten. However, a community of foodies, farmers and scientists is eagerly trying to change that.
Inc.
This Productivity Method Is Way Better Than a To-Do List
This method will help you get your most important work done for the day.
Greater Good Magazine
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Gratitude
Americans say thanks a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.
Popular Mechanics
The Moon May Have Never Had a Magnetic Field at All. What Does This Mean?
For one thing, it helps us better understand how the moon formed as well as its progression over time.
Vanity Fair
Mad Men’s Smoke and Mirrors Have Aged Like a Fine Whiskey
Fifteen-plus years after the show’s premiere, Peggy, Don, and the Sterling Cooper gang feel more relevant than ever.
Smithsonian Magazine
Why Ecologists Are Haunted by the Rapid Growth of Ghost Forests
A study in North Carolina of dying trees may represent a foreboding preview of what may come to coastal ecosystems worldwide.
Atlas Obscura
How an English Energy Crisis Helped Create Champagne
Desperate bottle-makers turning to a new fuel resulted in a sparkling innovation.
The Washington Post
Cheeseburgers and Used Guitars: The Gospel of Hard Rock Cafe
Some travelers collect passport stamps. Some collect Hard Rock visits.
Bon Appétit
How to Make Boxed Cake Taste Homemade
However you look at boxed cake mix—a desperate measure or a jumping-off point for delicious desserts—here are my best strategies to make it taste better than you ever imagined.
Bloomberg Businessweek
More Disabled Americans Are Employed, Thanks to Remote Work
The pandemic showed employers the benefits of job sharing, flexible hours and other accommodations.
Teen Vogue
How Do I Set Boundaries at Work? Here Are Some Tips
Advice from the experts on not becoming a workaholic.
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
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
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
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
Thursday, April 3
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.
NBC News
Overcome When Struck by Cuteness? There’s a Word for That Feeling
The Tagalog word “gigil” is among 42 new additions to the Oxford English Dictionary that are untranslatable or have no direct English equivalents.
ABC News
Antarctic Iceberg the Size of Chicago Breaks Off, Reveals Thriving Undersea Ecosystem
Marine life may have existed in the region for centuries, say researchers.
BBC
The Influencers Who Want America to Procreate Faster—and Believe the White House Is on Their Side
This fringe group have long courted controversy—but since Trump was sworn in for the second time earlier this year, their evangelising has reached a new level.
NPR
Why Would a Musician Join OnlyFans? Because Making a Living Is Only Getting Harder
In a volatile music industry, some musicians are gravitating towards OnlyFans, a social media platform that has garnered a reputation for hosting sexual content.
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.
Glamour
How ‘British Teeth’ Sparked a Smile Revolution
Aimee Lou Wood has spoken of the impact her British teeth have on Americans, but the actor is far from the first English star to embrace an imperfect smile.
HuffPost
I’m an ER Physician. Here Are 5 Types of Pain I’d Never Ignore.
It’s better to be told nothing is wrong than to regret not seeing a medical professional sooner. Here’s what you need to know.
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Money.com
What Trump's New Tariff Announcements Could Mean for Your Wallet
President Donald Trump announced baseline tariffs of 10% on goods imported from other countries — and slapped certain nations with tariffs of up to 49%.
IGN
The Best Video Games of 2025 So Far
Given the potential release of GTA VI and the possibilities presented by Nintendo's Switch 2 launch lineup, 2025 could go down as the decade's most memorable year in gaming.
BBC
Tesla Sales Plunge After Elon Musk Backlash
The car maker’s sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.
Kiplinger
How to Organize Your Financial Paperwork for Your Heirs
Even if your estate plan is in order, it won’t be of much help to your heirs if they can’t locate important documents when you’re no longer around.
Polygon
Playing Nintendo’s Greatest Triumph on Its Biggest Failure
Breath of the Wild on Wii U is still great, but it’s also a sad, vestigial experience
Mental Floss
12 Surprising Facts About 1990s Video Games
During the 1990s, video games gained popularity and became a cornerstone of pop culture. While writing my new book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times, these were the most interesting facts that I came across.
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.
Fast Company
Help! None of My Coworkers Have Kids and Don’t Understand What It’s Like
In an ideal world, your coworkers wouldn’t need to be parents themselves to understand needing to miss work when you have a sick kid or having a hard out each afternoon at daycare pick-up time.
Global News
U.S. Companies Say Canadian Retailers Are Turning Away Products
Amid the “Buy Canadian” movement, some U.S. companies say retailers in Canada have been turning away their products or halting planned deals.
Texas Monthly
The Latest Celebrity Western Status Symbol? An Actual Horse.
Meet Ashtray. He’s got salt-and-pepper hair, he weighs 1,450 pounds, his favorite treat is probably an apple, and his best friend is Post Malone.
Texas Monthly
The World’s Number One Golfer Is Approaching the Toughest Part of the Course
Scottie Scheffler is the best golfer in the world today. But he finds the demands of global celebrity almost as challenging as the trickiest greens.
Time
Inside Amazon’s Race to Build the AI Industry’s Biggest Datacenters
With custom chips and billions in investment, this high-stakes infrastructure battle could shape the future of AI.
Life Hacks
Tips for better living
Sherwood News
Baby Boomers Bought More Homes Than Millennials Did Last Year
For previous generations, the pillars of “the American Dream” were clear-cut: having a steady job, buying a home, maybe starting a family.
Knowable Magazine
Everything You Need to Know About Bird Flu
How dangerous is it? Where did it come from? H5N1 influenza’s origins stretch back to the 1990s, and key events paved the way for the outbreak we’re seeing today.
BBC
Six Things That Could Go up in Price After Trump Tariffs
Economists say the president’s import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.
SF Standard
Tech’s Big Anxiety: Fewer Jobs, Lower Pay, More AI
Managers are falling down the corporate ladder, which increases competition and lowers salaries. Meanwhile, the “Mag 7” are cutting jobs.
CNBC
How to Spring-Clean Your Finances. It Can ‘Make You Feel More Secure,’ Advisor Says
Spring is a great time to refresh your finances with a “deep clean,” just as you may clean out your home and garden this time of year.
The Cut
‘My Group Chat Is Ruining My Life’
You may feel as if you’re trapped in hell, but no one is actually making you stay.
Aeon
Autism’s Missing Women
Long believed to be particularly associated with males, new research is revolutionising our understanding of autism.
HuffPost
Can Hair Products Really ‘Seal’ Split Ends?
And did you know there are four different types of split ends?
The Associated Press
Shingles Is Awful, but There May Be Another Reason to Get Vaccinated. It May Fight Dementia
A vaccination to prevent horribly painful shingles may offer an extra benefit: New research suggests it might lower the risk of dementia, too.
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.