Pocket-Worthy Reads

Stories to fuel your mind

The Atlantic

When the Body Attacks the Mind

A physiological theory of mental illness.

Atlas Obscura

Why Scientists Fall for Precariously Balanced Rocks

“They’re nature’s hilarious accidents.”

Delish

Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe

Say goodbye to the drive-thru—make this iconic fast-food meal right at home with our copycat recipe.

The Guardian

My Life Without Sugar

My plan was to have a sugar-free month. But now I feel so much better that I can’t imagine going back.

Bon Appétit

I’ll Never Make Tater Tots the Same Way Again

This salty-spicy-sweet seasoning sends them over the top.

Scientific American

Why Nearly 80 Percent of Autoimmune Sufferers Are Female

The effects of sex hormones, X chromosomes and different gut microbes may be parts of the answer.

Inc.

19 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Do

Just a sample of how some are able to make emotions work for them, instead of against them.

Country Living

How to Grow Orchids and Keep Them Blooming Year after Year

These exotic-looking flowers are so easy to grow.

Aeon

This Ancient Mnemonic Technique Builds a Palace of Memory

If you’re seeking better memory, this could be the secret.

Stylist

Best Stretches: Why the World’s Greatest Stretch Lives up to Its Name

Try this dynamic stretch before every workout to get more results and lessen your risk of injury. It’s sort of legendary.

Darius Foroux

Get Rid Of Your High Expectations

Set difficult goals and strive for great accomplishments, but keep reality in mind or you’ll likely be disappointed.

Bustle

The 10 Best Yoga Poses To Do Every Day, According To The Pros

No hour-long flow needed.

Popular Collections

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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, June 10

Thrillist

From Ice Cream to Bunnies, Can Anything Become a Museum?

With Instagram rites of passage like the Museum of Ice Cream to hyper-specific enclaves dedicated to dinnerware, defining a museum has never been so complex.

SELF

I’m a Neurologist. Here’s the One Thing I Do Every Day for My Long-Term Brain Health

If you’re worried about cognitive decline, add this to your routine.

Truly Adventurous

Poison Pill: How the Tylenol Killer Got Away With Murder

Is the killer behind the 1982 Tylenol poisonings still on the loose? Exclusive revelations by investigators yield the first authoritative account of what happened and who likely did it.

Vox

First Comes Marriage. Then Comes a Flirtatious Colleague.

What to do when your partner wants an open marriage and you don’t.

Thrillist

How Does Gen Z Travel So Much? Payment Plans

Travelers are increasingly dependent on buy-now-pay-later lenders to make trips happen. Is wanderlust worth the debt and added interest?

The Guardian

‘When They Chose to Die Together, My Grandparents Wrote the Final Chapter of a Love Story Spanning 70 Years’

The courtship was fast, but the love endured.

Esquire

Inside the Political Power Games of the FIFA Club World Cup

The international governing body is determined to increase its stake in club football. Meanwhile, team schedules and players’ bodies are being pushed more than ever before. Is the beautiful game reaching breaking point?

The Saturday Evening Post

Mercy on the Menu

The owners of a corner restaurant feed hungry children without reservations.

Recommended Reads

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Kiplinger

The 401(K) Mistake That Could Cost You Millions in Retirement Savings

Thinking about reducing your 401(K) contributions in the current market? Here are six reasons why you may want to reconsider.

Inverse

How a Dispute Between Two Friends Birthed the Return of the Living Dead

A dispute between two friends birthed the first all-out zombie spoof, ‘The Return of the Living Dead,’ which now receives a fresh Blu-ray Steelbook release.

Esquire

The Definitive Streaming Service Ranking

Let’s settle this once and for all.

ProPublica

Local Police Join ICE Deportation Force in Record Numbers Despite Warnings Program Lacks Oversight

ICE officials tout an unprecedented expansion of its 287(g) Program, driven by agreements that allow local officers to function as deportation agents during routine policing. But advocates warn such agreements come at a high cost to communities.

Context

As AI Fuels Growth of Data Centres, Critics Fight Back

Communities are campaigning against the arrival of AI-powered data centres that they say bring negative environmental impacts

BBC

The Mystery Rise of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers

The number of lung cancer cases in people who have never smoked is increasing. The disease is different from lung cancer caused by smoking, so what causes it?

CBS News

Small Businesses Say They’re Pulling Back on Hiring Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Small businesses are reducing labor costs as tariffs put pressure on their bottom lines. Big businesses could be next.

Martha Stewart

10 Fast-Growing Flowers That Thrive in Pots and Containers, According to Experts

The best way to add color to your patio is with beautiful flowers grown in containers. Thankfully, for impatient gardeners, there are a few fast-growing varieties that will brighten up your space in no time. Here are a few that experts recommend.

Los Angeles Times

She Delivered Hailey Bieber’s Baby and Saved Olivia Munn’s Life. Her New Calling? Podcast Host

The show aims to educate women about common overlooked medical conditions.

Fast Company

How Game Theory Explains Vaccination Rates and Parents’ Choices

When providers understand game theory, they can address parents’ vaccine concerns more effectively.

Vox

The Supreme Court’s Blessedly Narrow Decision About Religion in the Workplace, Explained

Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin could have disrupted workplaces, but it’s probably too narrow to matter to many workers.

Time

Carlos Alcaraz’s Epic French Open Comeback Is the Sports Moment of the Year

It was the longest French Open final in history

Life Hacks

Tips for better living

Time

The Worst Thing to Say to Someone Who’s Depressed

Researchers still don’t understand what, exactly, causes depression. But what is clear is this: It doesn’t have anything to do with waking up and simply choosing not to appreciate all the good things in life.

CNBC

When It Comes to Saving, Gen Z Asks: ‘What’s the Point?’ That’s Dangerous, Expert Says

Young adults are feeling disillusioned about their economic prospects. That malaise can be dangerous, experts said.

SELF

6 Daily Habits Doctors Say Will Help You Live Longer

From small diet tweaks to a simple strategy for fitting in more movement.

NPR

Divorce Lawyers Say It’s a Seasonal Business. Here’s Why.

Divorce lawyers know certain times of the year are much busier than others.

CNBC

With an ‘Above Normal’ Hurricane Season Forecast, Check These 3 Things in Your Home Insurance Policy

Hurricane season began on June 1. Now is the time to take a look at your homeowners insurance policy and make sure you're well covered.

Stylist

The dos and don’ts of OOO etiquette, so you don’t ruin your (or anyone else’s) holiday

Summer holiday season is upon us. These are your out-of-office dos and don’ts.

Time

10 Things to Say When Someone Won’t Get Off Their Phone

Trying to talk to someone stuck on their phone is such a universal experience, there’s a name for it: “phubbing,” short for “phone snubbing,” or ignoring someone in favor of a phone.

The Associated Press

What I Learned About Getting a Hearing Aid

It might start when you realize you can’t hear the doorbell, or certain ringtones. Conversation sounds garbled.

HuffPost

Hand Sanitizer Isn’t As Effective at Killing Germs As You Think — Here’s What You Need to Know

Plenty of different types of viruses and bacteria are resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers. And they can make you very sick.

Well+Good

Not Only Do You Deserve a Little Treat—There Are Benefits, Too

Enjoying little sweet treats has gone viral on social media, but are there any physical and emotional benefits to treating yourself? Expert dietitians and mental health professionals weigh in here.

Harvard Business Review

Why Employees Work While Sick—and How Leaders Can Stop It

New research suggests that presenteeism isn’t simply a matter of personal choice or lack of sick leave—it’s a structural problem rooted in how jobs are designed and workplace expectations are managed.

NPR

A Surprising Trick to Making Hard Choices: Try Thinking Less

The tactic may seem counterintuitive, but it can help you make tough decisions faster and with more confidence, says decision coach Nell Wulfhart.