Pocket-Worthy Reads

Stories to fuel your mind

The Marginalian

How Kepler Invented Science Fiction

How many revolutions does the cog of culture make before a new truth about reality catches into gear?

Women’s Health

How to Identify and Heal From a Toxic Relationship, According to Therapists

Plus, experts debunk the biggest myths about unhealthy relationship dynamics.

Town & Country Magazine

The History of the Tennis Bracelet

How the iconic bracelet style got its name.

Quartz

“Personal Kanban”: A Life-Changing Time-Management System That Explodes the Myth of Multitasking

How to visualize and organize your work.

CityLab

Why Did America Give Up on Mass Transit? (Don't Blame Cars.)

Streetcar, bus, and metro systems have been ignoring one lesson for 100 years: Service drives demand.

BBC Worklife

Why Ambiverts Are Better Leaders

Blending both extrovert and introvert personality types can make you indispensable in the office – and finding that balance is a skill we can all master.

Romper

Folding Clothes Is A Scam

You do not need an excuse to sit down and watch ‘The Bachelorette.’

Bustle

A Beginner’s Guide To The Unsung Heroes Of Gym Equipment

Spice up your workout routine.

Truly*Adventurous

How America’s First Policewoman Took Down an Insidious L.A. Cult

Mocked and hampered at every turn, and paid 73 cents on the dollar, America’s first policewoman Alice Wells tracks a missing heiress to an insidious cult — and transforms policing.

MEL Magazine

Inside the World of Investigators Who Know You’ve Faked Your Death

‘Faking your own death is a full-time job, and I can guarantee you that if you slip up with even the slightest sign of life, we will find you’.

The Guardian

The Truth About Hydration: Should You Drink Eight Glasses of Water a Day?

The 8x8 rule has become a health goal for many. But when it comes to healthy skin, eyes and having bags of energy, the research tells another story.

MIT Press Reader

‘I’ve Lost My Identity’: On the Mysteries of Foreign Accent Syndrome

What is it that makes individuals suffering from FAS sound like foreign speakers of their native language?

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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Tuesday, July 15

Vox

We Should Be in a Golden Age for Sleep

So why are we not sleeping?

The Guardian

An AI-Generated Band Got 1M Plays on Spotify. Now Music Insiders Say Listeners Should Be Warned.

The Velvet Sundown released two albums before admitting their music, images and backstory were created by AI.

CBS News

Cracking the Code: Using Genetic Genealogy to Unmask Serial Criminals

Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California’s most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer.

The Hollywood Reporter

Sharks, ‘Sweethearts’ and Subs: 19 Docs and Real-Life Series to Watch This Summer

Whether you’re seeking true-crime tales, celebrity-focused fare or a closer look at the world around you, there’s something new for various tastes.

The Narwhal

Emptying the Nest: Parenting Lessons From Bald Eagles

A photographer follows a pair of bald eagles in southern Ontario, returning to their nest every year to raise their young, and send them off

Harper's Magazine

The Geological Sublime

Butterflies, deep time, and climate change.

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.

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.

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Kiplinger

Financial Pros Provide a Beginner’s Guide to Building Wealth in 10 Years

Building wealth over 10 years requires understanding your current financial situation, budgeting effectively, eliminating high-interest debt and increasing both your income and financial literacy.

Axios

House “Crypto Week” Could Change How Americans Use, Save Money

It would also grant further legitimacy to an industry that has made the president and his family billions of dollars.

Axios

Fed Explains Its Mega-Renovation Project As Trump Pressures Powell

The White House appears to be using cost overruns in the Fed’s $2.5 billion project to build a case for dismissing Powell.

NBC News

Bipartisan Support Picks up for a Natural Disaster Review Board

The goal is to identify the underlying causes of the damage caused by disasters without assigning blame.

ESPN

Ravens Teammates, Mother Keeping Jacoby Jones’ Memory Alive

A year after Jones’ death, former Ravens teammates Torrey Smith, Bryan Hall and Ray Rice are among those helping Emily London-Jones carry on Jones’ mission.

Discover

More Than a Muscle Booster, Creatine Could Help Energize the Elderly

Learn more about creatine, a popular work out supplement that could also benefit energy levels in the elderly. However, there are some side effects.

Bon Appétit

This Two-Ingredient Korean Tomato Syrup Is My New Summer Obsession

Thanks to TikTok, I fell down a cheong rabbit hole. You should join me.

Martha Stewart

13 Fragrant Flowers to Grow in Pots and Containers for a Beautifully Scented Patio

Transform your patio, porch, or garden into a soothing retreat by growing these fragrant plants in pots and containers.

Elle

Can One Haircut Really Work for Curls and Blowouts? I Went to Ouidad to Find Out.

I wanted shape, dimension, and something that wouldn’t look choppy once straightened.

Thrillist

The Best Airbnb Alternatives for Budget Travelers

If you’re ready to try an alternative to Airbnb, you don’t need to book a hotel. Platforms like Kommu, Kindred, and Home Exchange can help you find great places to stay.

Psychology Today

The Rise of the Rage Scroll

Why negativity spreads so easily online and how to break the cycle.

Business Insider

The Hot New MBA Hustle

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

Life Hacks

Tips for better living

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.

The Walrus

Why Everyone You Know Is Suddenly a Birder

A pandemic pastime has grown into something deeper.

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 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.

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?

Vox

For Years, Women Complained That This Medical Procedure Was Painful. Doctors Are Finally Listening.

How a common birth control method became the center of a reckoning.

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.

USA TODAY

Increase Your Social Security Income in Retirement With Three Powerful Moves

There's a reason people are commonly advised not to retire on Social Security alone. The average monthly benefit won't go very far in helping seniors cover their costs.