Pocket-Worthy Reads

Stories to fuel your mind

The Conversation

Soy, Oat, Almond, Rice, Coconut, Dairy: Which ‘Milk’ Is Best for Our Health?

Your choice should take into account your overall diet and nutrient requirements.

The Kitchn

What Coffee-Brewing Method Makes the Best-Tasting Cup?

I tried 5 methods to make Italian-style coffee at home. The winner was clear and surprising.

The War Zone

The World’s Largest Airshow As Seen From Space

There is nothing like AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and the massive aviation gathering looks remarkable when viewed from orbit.

Prevention

How to Remove a Tick Head—the Right Way

Experts explain exactly what to do in a critter crisis.

The Drive

How Often Should You Rotate Tires?

Tire rotation is crucial to maintaining the tires’ performance capabilities and, best of all, saving you some cash.

Romper

What Is Generation Alpha?

We’re just beginning to find out.

Harvard Business Review

The Art of the Elevator Pitch

A winning pitch starts with a winning logline — a valuable lesson for innovators in any field.

Bon Appétit

This Cream Cheese and Olive Sandwich Doesn’t Have to Explain Itself to You

A three-ingredient sandwich you’ll either love or hate. But let’s go with love!

Popular Mechanics

What’s the Chemical Difference Between Hot- and Cold-Brew Coffee?

Scientists put on their barista aprons and found out.

Good Housekeeping

How to Safely Clean Your Laptop Screen

Whether it’s a Mac or a PC, get your screen as clean as it can be.

The Conversation

How to Protect Your Eyes in the Digital Age

Digital eye strain isn’t just a matter of discomfort, it can significantly affect your quality of life.

Delish

Are The Rusty Spots On Lettuce Safe To Eat?

Read this before you throw away the whole head.

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.

Today’s Pocket Hits

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The Walrus

Can Office Tools Help Couples Optimize for Domestic Bliss?

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the colour-coded Google Calendar.

The Guardian

Where the Wild Things Are: How to Immerse Your Kids in the Great Outdoors This Summer

Some of the most priceless holiday memories cost next to nothing – as my four-year-old son and I have found on our forays into nature.

Boston

Blood Feuds: The Fight Over Who Gets to Be Native American

A Rhode Island tribe’s quest for state recognition has sparked a controversy.

The New Yorker

In an Age of Climate Change, How Do We Cope with Floods?

The deaths in the Texas Hill Country are a tragic testament to the force of a raging river. Flood-stricken Vermont has a radical plan to counter the threat it faces.

WIRED

A Head-to-Toe Breakdown of Social Media’s Billion-Dollar Remedies

Bad mood? Puffy face? Immune issues? Across TikTok and Instagram there are scores of influencers ready to sell you some products—without ever sending you to a doctor.

Virginia Quarterly Review

The Game Is Played With Great Feeling

How Pokémon can save the world, one Pikachu at a time.

Maclean’s

My Classroom Will Be AI-Free This Fall

A humanities education is vital in this polarized world. But students need to read the books.

NBC News

A Cross Between a Nicotine Pouch and an Energy Drink: What to Know About Caffeine Pouches

Teen-friendly promotion of the product is spreading on social media. Adding to the concerns is a caffeine pouch startup from a former Juul marketing executive.

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Rolling Stone

Thelonious Monk, the Teenage Weirdo, and the Battle Over a Lost Sonic Masterpiece

In 1968, a teen got Thelonious Monk to play a concert at his high school. 50 years later, the recording set off a battle with the jazz legend's label.

Rolling Stone

The Heavy Metal Festival Aiming to Curb Teen Suicide

How Fire in the Mountains, a heavy metal festival, aims to curb teen suicide among Native American populations.

CNET

I Get 5G on My Phone at Home, So Why Can’t I Get 5G Home Internet? Here’s What I Learned

Even if your shiny new phone gets stellar 5G service, you’re not guaranteed 5G home internet service. Insiders tell me why.

Popular Mechanics

Scientists Found a Black Hole That Shouldn’t Exist. Now Physics Has a Problem.

At 225 solar masses, this gargantuan merger of two black holes challenges our thinking on these famously elusive objects.

Polygon

No Other Superman Story Will Scratch the Post-Superman-Movie Itch Like This Animated Series

It hits a lot of the same notes, but with anime flair

Real Simple

Your Most Organized Life Starts Here

It’s time to declutter your closet, organize your kitchen like a pro chef, and get your stuff together. Here’s how to get organized—and actually stay that way.

Discover

This Neanderthal Gene Might Be Holding Back Your Athletic Performance

Genetic legacy of our ancient cousins could be making it harder for some people to reach their athletic potential.

The New Yorker

ICE Agents Invade a Manhattan Little League Field

Youman Wilder has coached local kids for twenty-one years—including four who have gone pro. When masked agents tried to interrogate his players, he told them, “You don’t have more rights than they do.”

The Ringer

Eight Takes on the NBA Offseason’s Most Interesting Moves

The Clippers get their Summer of George, the Sixers aren’t dead yet, and way more people should be talking about Wemby than about LeBron.

Time

Former Education Secretary: Gutting the Department of Education Hurts All Americans

Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education would be a “horrific mistake” writes Miguel Cardona.

Vox

The Real Reason Everyone’s So Mad Over the Gen Z Stare

The debate is about a lot more than a look.

Axios

Altman Plans D.C. Push to “Democratize” AI Economic Benefits

Altman wants to continue driving debate over the effect AI will have on jobs.

Life Hacks

Tips for better living

Time

10 Questions to Help You Plan for the End of Life

Talking about death is often life-affirming.

CBS News

COVID-19 Cases Are Rising in These States Amid Summer Wave, CDC Data Shows

The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.

CNBC

What a Trump, Powell Faceoff Means for Your Money

Tensions are escalating between the White House and the Federal Reserve, with consumers caught in the middle.

The Walrus

Before You Share That Health Tip, Read This

Misinformation is everywhere. And yes, some of it has probably gotten to you.

CNBC

Student Loan Bills Could Double for Some Borrowers As Biden-Era Relief Expires

Many student loan borrowers could see their monthly bills more than double now that the Biden-era SAVE plan is defunct.

Stylist

Managers, Here’s How to Have an Effective 1-to-1, According to Career Experts

How to help your team members get the most from your meetings.

Fast Company

I’m a Two-Time Tech Founder. but Restaurants Are Where I Learned to Lead

The surprising lessons the conveyor belt sushi business taught me. Sudden equipment failures. Supply chain surprises. Retaining staff as the goalposts move in real time. These aren’t challenges I’ve faced as a tech founder—but I have faced them running restaurants.

The Week

How Can You Get the Maximum Social Security Retirement Benefit?

For many, Social Security benefits are a key part of their retirement plan. So it makes sense that you would want to get the most possible from this monthly source of income.

Money.com

Why You Probably Need Flood Insurance — Even if You Don't Live Near Water

Over the Fourth of July weekend, parts of central Texas were devastated by flash floods after the region was hit with the equivalent of four months' worth of rain in just a few hours. At least 134 people were killed, and more than 100 are still missing as of press time.

Yahoo

What Is ‘Revenge Saving,’ and Should You Hop on the Trend?

“Revenge saving” emphasizes making up for poor financial habits by being aggressively frugal or restrictive with your current spending.

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.

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.