How to Do Less at Home

The Dognapping of the Century. Meet the Granfluencers.

August 10, 2024 Olympic Heat, Seflie Deaths, and Divorce Lawyers' Advice Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, tips for doing less at home. 1   Hot Take The Summer Olympics Can't Keep up With Rising Temperatures What happens when your favorite athletes can't take the heat? Vox Umair Irfan Save 2   Good Advice How to Make a Relationship Work – and When to Call It Quits: 10 Lessons From Divorce Lawyers Have the awkward chats early on, don't be afraid to argue - and be graceful when it ends. Divorce lawyers share their advice for singles and couples. The Guardian Rhiannon Evans Save 3   Longform The Dognapping of the Century When a ring of thieves steals a poet's beloved dog, one of the world's most famous women must break her long domestic oppression and discover herself in the process. Truly*Adventurous Olivia Rutigliano Save 4   Safer Selfies A Picture to Die For In our smartphone-addled society, selfie deaths are a public health issue. Slate Anna Gibbs Save 5   Better Living The Five Health and Fitness Numbers That Actually Matter Experts told GQ which activity tracker data is worth paying attention to. GQ Dean Stattmann Save 6   Your Next Trip 52 Unexpected Places to Go in the USA We find trip inspiration in every state (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.), from sprawling rainforests and contemporary art museums to Black-owned wineries and award-winning restaurants. Afar Nicholas DeRenzo Save 7   Thought-Provoking Heat Pumps Are Expensive. What If Billionaires Bought Them for Everyone? Rewiring America ran the numbers and found that a big investment in heat pumps would end up paying for itself. Grist Matt Simon Save 8   Zeitgeist How 'Inside Out' and Its Sequel Changed Therapy Mental health professionals and educators say the movies are remarkably helpful in providing a common language they can use with children and parents. The New York Times Melena Ryzik Save 9   First Person The Advice My Friend Anthony Bourdain Gave Me In the early 2000s, chef Gabrielle Hamilton met Anthony Bourdain. 20 years later, she recounts how his advice from that time resonates more than ever. Bon Appétit Gabrielle Hamilton Save 10   Delightful Meet the Granfluencers From funeral fits to dating hacks, elderly TikTokers are slaying online. The Walrus Nicole Schmidt Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day How to Do Less at Home Separating laundry? Pre-rinsing dishes? You just don't need to. These articles will free you — and tell you why. Pocket Collections Kimi Goffe Save   Yesterday's Most Read Story The Mom Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant Until She Was in Labor "A wave of pain hit me so badly that I catapulted up from the recliner, landing with my back arched like a cat ready to attack." The Cut Yolanda Wikiel Save Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this newsletter, please share it with a friend. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe now to get Pocket in your inbox every day. Take Pocket everywhere You're receiving this email because you subscribed to Pocket. Unsubscribe • Manage Preferences • Privacy Policy • Help Center • Advertise © 2024 Mozilla Corporation, 149 New Montgomery St, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105