Get Up to Speed: What Happened at King Charles III’s CoronationAll the pomp, circumstance, gossip, and protests from the royal weekend—plus, of course, the coronation quiche.
Get Up to Speed: The Supreme Court’s Ethics MessWhy the nation’s highest court faces calls to establish a formal code of conduct.
Get Up to Speed: The End of an Era for Digital Media? News sites once hailed as the future of journalism are making steep cuts or shutting down altogether. What went wrong?
The Secret Guide to How Secrets Shape Our LivesPsst! Can you keep a secret? The way we perceive our innermost thoughts—the ones we rarely share, if at all—is often more powerful than the secrets themselves. Here’s how to use that to your advantage.
Why Hollywood Writers Are Going On StrikeThe writers strike explained and what it means for your TV-watching habits.
Get Up to Speed: Why Did First Republic Bank Fail? Unpacking the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
What Writers and Editors Are Reading: April 2023A “Bend It Like Beckham” retrospective, trying to stop the feral hog invasion, and how people get sucked into conspiracy theories: Catch up on the best recommendations from our favorite writers and editors.
Get Up to Speed: Breaking Down the DeSantis-Disney DuelThe latest in the fight between the Florida governor and the House of Mouse.
The Captivating Stories Behind Our Everyday Transit LawsFrom the controversy around right turn on red to how—and why—accidents are often inevitable.
Editor’s Picks: Remembering Harry BelafonteA look back at the life and legacy of the beloved entertainer and activist.
What Are People Saying About Joe Biden’s Reelection Campaign?Our editor’s picks for what to read about Biden’s quest for a second White House term.
A Bad Week for Media MenFox News host Tucker Carlson, CNN anchor Don Lemon, and NBCU CEO Jeff Shell are all out. Here’s what you need to know about a wild week in the media business.
Why Is Bed Bath & Beyond Filing for Bankruptcy?What to know about the retail giant’s collapse—from how we got here to what to expect next. Plus: A look back on how exactly those coupons became so iconic.
What’s Happening in Sudan? Fighting between rival military factions in the African nation have left hundreds dead, prompting evacuations of foreign citizens and triggering fears of a humanitarian crisis. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Heal From HeartbreakWhat to read, watch, and do as you move through the emotional and physical pain of heartbreak.
Feed the Birds. It Could Boost Your Mood This Winter.You don’t need binoculars—or even a backyard—to get to know your neighborhood birds.
Parents, You’re Not Broken. Childcare Is.For decades, working parents have been told that it’s been every family for themselves. But the childcare crisis isn’t an individual problem to solve.
BuzzFeed News Is Shutting Down. Here Are Pocket Readers’ 10 Favorite StoriesThe most-saved BuzzFeed News stories of all time, including a classic essay on burnout and explorations of how the internet broke our brains.
Pocket’s Top Stories of April 2023The unexpected risks of Lasik eye surgery, how to avoid booking a deceptive Airbnb listing, and tips to make ChatGPT work better for you.
10 Take-Action Ways to Help the PlanetSaving the planet isn’t a one-person job. But there are ways each of us can protect and preserve Earth, from planting native gardens to supporting climate action organizations—and more.