The Art and Culture Making Headlines in Local NewsChoose your own adventure and discover the engrossing films, author interviews, and museum exhibitions that bring communities together.
The Life-Changing Magic of Throwing out the Bucket ListConsider ditching the guidebooks and letting curiosity shape your travel itinerary: It might lead to the vacation you’ve always wanted.
How Is AI Changing Our Jobs?Is AI streamlining our jobs or stealing them? Explore its impacts on labor markets across the Global South and beyond.
The Human Drama Behind Saving AnimalsWhen wildlife experts and animal scientists are known to put their lives on hold while on the job. But how do their experiences fighting for wildlife affect their home lives?
Decorating on a Budget Is Easier Than You ThinkLooking for functional art or a way to dress up the bare spot on your bedroom wall that’s begging for attention? Read on for creative ideas and wallet-friendly design tips pros are sharing for anyone looking to beautify their home.
The Planet Is Heating Up. So Are Climate Court Cases.Climate change fights are emerging on a new battlefield: lawsuits.
How to Shop the Perfect Gift for Anyone (Including Yourself)Your guide to choosing a gift that someone—yes, even someone hard to shop for—will love.
Why Everyone in Hollywood Is Fretting About AI Actors and screenwriters may have earned a level of protection from AI’s creeping interference. But what exactly does that grant them—and what other issues lie ahead?
Testing My Fertility at the End of My World The pandemic robbed Millennial women of peak years of fertility. The least we deserve is a space to process the grief—and reimagine what can come next. RISE25 honoree Rachel Hislop explores what that might look like.
Your Questions About the Israel-Hamas War, AnsweredWhat to read to better understand what’s happening in the Middle East and how it fits into the long, bloody history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Taylor Lorenz on the Evolution of Being “Internet Famous”The author and journalist tracks the evolution of social media fame—and how the internet has allowed just about anyone to turn their personality into a personal brand.
18 Hearty Dishes to Celebrate FallThese filling recipes feature the bounty of fall produce—pears, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, squash, and more—in delicious flavor combinations.
The Best Ways to Roast Your Favorite Autumn Vegetables Load up on the farmer’s market veggies and crank up the oven: You’re in for some of the easiest and tastiest meal prep you could ask for.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples DayWhat to read about today’s celebrations, plus great stories about the activists, artists, and leaders shaping modern Indigenous American life.
Your Teeth Are More Interesting Than You Might ThinkWhy teeth whitening may not work for you, the questionable worth of orthodontics, and how you might be able to grow your third row of chompers (it exists!).
Make the Most of ChatGPT—but Beware the DownsidesChatbots can be helpful for everyday tasks, but users need to be aware of concerns from data privacy to racial bias.
What Writers and Editors Read: September 2023Explore your favorite writers’ Pockets to discover their recent reads—and why you might enjoy them too.
Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Recipes to Delight Your Inner ChildFrom spinach and feta to kimchi and cheddar, these combos elevate the already near-perfect sandwich.
Remembering Dianne Feinstein What to read about the life and legacy of the trailblazing California Senator, and how her death will change the U.S. Senate.
Pocket’s Top Stories of September 2023Why “microwave-safe” is a lie, the airlines coming for your miles, and how to be your own best health advocate in a doctor’s office.