Pocket-Worthy Reads

Stories to fuel your mind

Fast Company

4 Steps to Reset Your Goals for the Rest of the Year

By this point in the year, your New Year’s resolutions may have fizzled or grown boring. Here’s how to get back on track.

The Kitchn

Recipe: Tomato Tortellini Soup

The ultimate comfort food that comes together in only 20 minutes.

Truly*Adventurous

The Way Back Home

They were told they could not be together, kept apart by cultural oppression, discrimination and the law. Then she disappeared.

Popular Science

6 Things to Know Before Deciding to Raise Backyard Chickens

Getting your eggs at the store might be easier, but keeping chickens is definitely fun.

Men’s Health

The Angels of Michigan

The demand for organ transplants is at an all-time high. These elite nurses and surgeons may one day be your lifeline.

Delish

Is It Safe to Store Olive Oil in Plastic Bottles?

Here’s everything you need to know.

Narratively

The Weird, Wacky and Wild Ride of Captain Cartoon, Father of Bat Boy

The incredibly colorful true life story of Dick Kulpa, a nerdy small-town kid who loved cartoons so much that he became one.

BBC Worklife

Why We Procrastinate on the Tiniest of Tasks

When we put off small jobs, they balloon from tiny checklist items into major irritants. Why do we keep doing this?

Atlas Obscura

The Man Who Recorded, Tamed, and Then Sold Nature Sounds to America

A forgotten 1970s-era hippie polymath named Irv Teibel created the “soothing” vibe of the great outdoors.

Epicurious

The Quickest Way to Cookies That Don’t Spread? Ice Water

Your brown butter chocolate chip cookies will thank you.

Elle

My Anxiety Had Something to Teach Me

“Profound fear points me to what I must write next,” writes ’Exhibit‘ author R.O. Kwon.

Aeon

How the Inkas Governed, Thrived and Fell Without Alphabetic Writing

Their vast civilization created a unique skew of the fine line between language and community.

Popular Collections

Curated guides to the best reads on the web

Pocket Collections

The Art of Navigating Thorny Office Politics

From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.

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Thursday, July 17

Elle

Unpaid Leave and ‘Inconvenient’ Postpartum Bodies—Why Ballerinas Are Fighting for Their Rights

“We’re told we should do it ‘for the love of the art form,’ but we still have bills to pay and families to raise.”

The Cut

You Should Invite All Your Friends on Your Honeymoon

The wedding wasn’t enough; I wanted to see my friends together on the honeymoon, too.

Mother Jones

Pregnancy Is a Minefield When You’re Disabled

Few OB-GYNs get disability training—and their disabled patients are far likelier to die.

Nautilus

Is the Show Finally Over for These Whales and Dolphins?

They were bred to entertain in a now-shuttered marine park. Now they need to be rescued.

The Guardian

The Fascinating Science of Pain – and Why Everyone Feels It Differently

Do you scream when you stub your toe? Could you play a grand final with a shattered jaw, or work all day as your belly fills with blood? When it comes to suffering, perspective is everything.

Harper's Magazine

The Geological Sublime

Butterflies, deep time, and climate change.

Esquire

I Was Diagnosed With Incurable Cancer. This Futuristic Treatment Could Save Me.

I’ve endured numerous rounds of radiation and taken thousands of pills—but CAR-T is the most effective therapy I’ve completed yet.

The Walrus

Greenland Has Been Fighting Off Americans for Over a Century

There may be only about 51,000 Kalaallit in the world, but we know how to resist imperialism.

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The Hollywood Reporter

These 33 Sports Super-Lawyers Will Slam-Dunk Your Deals

A-list athletes like Patrick Mahomes and teams like the L.A. Lakers turn to these attorneys when they’re being signed, in hot water (ask Shohei Ohtani) or want to score an eight-figure deal with ESPN.

Axios

Gen Z’s Broken School-to-Work Pipeline

The career guidance they’re getting from their parents, teachers and counselors isn’t in sync with their economic reality.

Los Angeles Times

Will Personal Firefighting Devices Help or Hurt in Future Wildfires?

With a pump and a sprinkler, one Palisades resident thinks he can help Californians protect their homes from fire. Experts disagree on whether it could work.

Kiplinger

I Want to Buy an Annuity, but I’m Scared I’ll Get Ripped Off. Should I Get One Anyway?

An annuity is a way to achieve lifetime income in retirement, but you need to understand how this product works before making a purchase.

Polygon

Making Space for Multiplayer in the Nintendo Switch 2’s World

A little local multiplayer can completely change a video game console’s story.

Grist

This Fuel Is 50% Plastic — and It’s Slipping Through a Loophole in International Waste Law

Environmental groups are concerned that rich countries are exporting plastic to poor countries in the form of “refuse-derived fuel.”

Discover

The Seven Sisters Eclipse Will Temporarily Block Stars From View

On July 20, 2025, the Seven Sisters celestial event will be visible across the United States and Canada.

Real Simple

“Tile Drenching” Is the Design Trend That Makes Any Bathroom Feel Like a Spa

“Tile drenching”—covering walls, floors, and even ceilings in cohesive tile—is making a bold comeback. Discover why designers love this immersive trend and how to pull it off in your own home.

CNET

Nearly Half of Americans Budget Based on Vibes. Should You?

Emotions affect how you approach money. Here’s how to use that to your advantage.

Vox

Why It’s Taking LA So Long to Rebuild

Reforming environmental rules is only a small step to rebuilding after wildfires.

The Atlantic

The Biggest Myth About the YIMBY Movement

There’s nothing centrist or conservative about the push to lower housing costs.

The New Yorker

Chased by Climate Disaster in North Carolina

During Tropical Storm Chantal, a mother worried for the safety of her daughter, who is still grappling with the trauma of Hurricane Helene.

Life Hacks

Tips for better living

GQ

What to Wear to a Job Interview, According to Hiring Experts

Make sure your suit fits, don’t dress too sexy, and other essential advice from professionals in law, tech, finance, and marketing.

Business Insider

The Hot New MBA Hustle

Millennials’ hottest new career pivot: ditching the corporate grind to run unsexy small businesses.

NPR

‘Panicking’: Why Recent College Grads Are Struggling to Find Jobs

Recent college graduates are facing one of the most challenging job markets in years — with the exception of the pandemic period — even as the overall unemployment rate remains low.

CNBC

These College Majors Have the Best Job Prospects — and They Aren’t What Students Expect

Which college major students choose often has significant implications for job prospects and future career potential.

The Walrus

Why Everyone You Know Is Suddenly a Birder

A pandemic pastime has grown into something deeper.

The New York Times

You Saved and Saved for Retirement. Now You Need a Plan to Cash Out.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they are more worried about running out of money in retirement than dying, and many retirees could be on track to turn that fear into a stark reality.

Fast Company

Why Do We Trust Certain People (Even When We Shouldn’t)?

The science of who is (and isn’t) trustworthy. Why are some people perceived as more trustworthy than others?

Harvard Business Review

Leading Is Emotionally Draining. Here’s How to Recover.

Emotional depletion is a real and significant tax of modern leadership. Recovery is no longer a luxury.

Substack

The Death of Partying in the U.S.A.—and Why It Matters

Young Americans today spend 70 percent less time attending or hosting parties than they did at the beginning of the 21st century. Why?

Psyche

What to Do When Someone Goes on the Defensive

Our natural impulses often make matters worse. Here’s an approach that works, grounded in conflict resolution and psychology.

NBC News

Job Scams Are on the Rise and More People Are Falling for Them

As job-seekers look for work in a challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to job scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Harvard Business Review

New Research on Why Teams Overwork—and What Leaders Can Do About It

Why do so many high-performing professionals keep working at a punishing pace, even when it damages their health, relationships, and personal well-being?