Don’t Trust the Election Forecasts

the Tyranny of the Penny. Everything That Should Be on Your 'Fall Cleaning' Checklist.

September 4, 2024 Bees, Barbecue, and Crisis Planning Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, eco-friendly activities for kids. 1   Election 2024 Don't Trust the Election Forecasts The data doesn't support the obsession with presidential prognostications. POLITICO Justin Grimmer Save 2   Hot Take America Must Free Itself From the Tyranny of the Penny Few things symbolize our national dysfunction as much as this accursed coin, which we mint by the millions because it's too worthless to spend. The New York Times Caity Weaver Save 3   Deep Dive As 'Doomsday' Glacier Melts, Can an Artificial Barrier Save It? Relatively warm ocean currents are weakening the base of Antarctica's enormous Thwaites Glacier, whose demise could raise sea levels by as much as 7 feet. To separate the ice from those warmer ocean waters, scientists have put forward an audacious plan to erect a massive underwater curtain. Yale Environment 360 Fred Pearce Save 4   History How Ireland Became the World's Literary Powerhouse The small island has produced Nobel laureates and Booker winners and hosts a booming writing and publishing scene. What's the secret to its success? The Guardian Kate McCusker Save 5   Essay Food Shopping in Rome We'd rented a small apartment in the historic centre, near Campo dei Fiori, in a warren of cobbled alleys. We had no car and there was no supermarket, so I spent two hours every three days walking to speciality shops and farm stands. Panorama Journal Judith Sanders Save 6   News You Can Use Are You Being 'Spoofed'? This Specific Type of Scam Is Hard to Catch. This sneaky, insidious act tricks you into sharing personal information — and it's all too easy to fall for. Here's how to spot it. HuffPost Monica Torres Save 7   It's Time Everything That Should Be on Your 'Fall Cleaning' Checklist There are a few extra things you need to clean to prepare for winter. Here's an easy list. Lifehacker Lindsey Ellefson Save 8   Science Here a Bee, There a Bee, Everywhere a Wild Bee Biologists are finding new bee species all over the Pacific Northwest—highlighting how little we know about native pollinators. Hakai Magazine Anne Casselman, Mercedes Minck Save 9   Explainer Why White Bread Is a Barbecue Staple White bread may seem odd among juicy brisket, hand-pulled pork, and scratch-made side dishes. But, as with all things barbecue, it's rooted in tradition. The Takeout Moriah House Save 10   Just in Case Order of Operations in a Survival Situation This list prioritizes what you should do first in a crisis. Outdoor Life Tim MacWelch Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day Explore Fun and Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids Simple activities like planting pollinator gardens or organizing a toy swap can help kids create lasting, environmentally-minded habits. Pocket Collections Amy Maoz Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story Why the NSA Advises You to Turn Off Your Phone Once a Week Powering off your phone regularly, disabling Bluetooth, and using only trusted accessories are just a few of the NSA's security recommendations. Here's what else to know. ZDNet Lance Whitney 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