The Man Who Owns the World’s Most Advanced Private Air Force

Why So Many People Are Going "No Contact" With Their Parents. How to Be More Authentic at Work.

September 1, 2024 Tricky Raccoons, CTE, and Severed Ties Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, the top-saved stories of the week. 1   Must Read The Trial of Björn Höcke, the 'Real Boss' of Germany's Far Right As leader of the AfD's most radical faction, he is infamous in Germany and his critics have long accused him of using language that echoes the Nazis. This year, a court put that question to the test. The Guardian Alex Dziadosz Save 2   Science Making 'Food Out Of Thin Air' On the outskirts of Helsinki, a pioneering factory is harvesting natural, scalable proteins all from fermented bacteria. Could this be the future of food? Noema Magazine Philip Maughan Save 3   Challenge Accepted Can You Outsmart a Raccoon? Recent studies show just how tricky these trash pandas can be, from opening locks to nabbing DoorDash orders. Atlas Obscura Roxanne Hoorn Save 4   Good Advice How to Be More Authentic at Work Despite the pressure to conform, showing your true self is the path to more satisfying work. Greater Good Magazine Patricia Faison Hewlin Save 5   Explainer Why So Many People Are Going "No Contact" With Their Parents A growing movement wants to destigmatize severing ties. Is it a much-needed corrective, or a worrisome change in family relations? The New Yorker Anna Russell Save 6   Microhabitats The Powerful Potential Of Tiny Conservation Plots Making space for environmental conservation in our densest concrete jungles. Noema Joanna Thompson Save 7   Wanderlust A Millennial Who Visited All 50 States by Age 31 Shares Her Favorite and Least Favorite — and Tips for Your Own US Trips A millennial woman who traveled to every US state said her favorite was unexpected, but she didn't see enough natural beauty in her least favorite. Business Insider Dan Latu Save 8   Under the Radar This Man Owns The World's Most Advanced Private Air Force After Buying 46 F/A-18 Hornets A conversation with the owner of Air USA about probably the most incredible private aircraft purchase of all time and the future of his adversary business. The War Zone Tyler Rogoway Save 9   Deep Dive They Played Football as Children. Now Their Families Mourn. They gave up the game after high school, but the damage seemingly was already done. Now, their families mourn and look for answers. Rolling Stone Alex Morris Save 10   Backstory One of the Most Iconic Photos of American Workers is Not What It Seems But "Lunch atop a Skyscraper," which was taken during the Great Depression, has come to represent the country's resilience, especially on Labor Day. The Washington Post Jessica Contrera Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day Pocket's Top-Saved Stories of the Week: August 31, 2024 The history of Teflon, the importance of your big toes, and why folding clothes is a scam. Pocket Collections Pocket Editors Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story 30 Condiments That Are Worth Making at Home Dip, spread, slather, smear, repeat. Pocket Collections Pocket Editors 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