How to Prep Your Car for Winter

'Ugly' Christmas Sweaters Used to Have Character. The Ones Who Need Little Sleep.

December 15, 2024 An Apple Library, Artificial Mountains, and Getting the Party Going Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   Great Reporting Hope and Fear in Syria The brutal regime of Syria's Bashar al-Assad fell in a week. Syrians have been preparing for this moment for years. Journal of Democracy Elizabeth Parker-Magyar Save 2   Explainer Amid Lawsuits and Criticism, Character AI Unveils New Safety Tools for Teens One of the most significant changes announced today is a new model for under-18 users that will dial down its responses to certain topics. TechCrunch Ivan Mehta Save 3   Economy 'We're Absolutely in Panic Mode': Toymakers Are Bracing for Trump's Tariffs Toy companies are preparing for tariffs in the new Trump administration. Nearly all toys sold in the U.S. are imported — mostly from China. NPR Scott Horsley Save 4   Who Knew? The World Is Studded With Artificial Mountains They're fake, but they can be spectacular (and hazardous). Atlas Obscura Dylan Taylor-Lehman Save 5   In Profile Running Was His Life. Then Came Putin's War. Before Russia invaded his home country, Andrii Tkachuk had never run better. Would he ever race again? Runner's World Flinder Boyd Save 6   Deep Dive The 'Apple Library' With a Lost World on Its Limbs The explosion of crisp, commercial apple varieties in the last century doomed many other breeds into obscurity. But in a field in Kent in the UK, some of them live on. BBC Veronique Greenwood Save 7   Lucky Ducks The Ones Who Need Little Sleep Short sleepers cruise by on four to six hours a night and don't seem to suffer ill effects. Turns out they're genetically built to require less sleep than the rest of us. Knowable Magazine Marla Broadfoot Save 8   Good Vibes DJs on How to Pick Tracks That Will Get Everyone Dancing at a Christmas or New Year's Party Professional DJs share the secrets to curating the perfect mix. The Guardian Sarah Phillips Save 9   Hot Take "Ugly" Christmas Sweaters Used to Have Character Most modern interpretations are a sad imitation of what was once a kitschy holiday tradition. Slate Ash Croce Save 10   Good Advice How to Prep Your Car for Winter So You're Safe and Ready for Anything These seven steps can keep your car in good condition and road-safe during icy, snowy conditions. Real Simple Nafeesah Allen Save   In Case You Missed It Pocket's Top-Saved Stories of the Week: December 14, 2024 Tips for spam abatement, why some parents are avoiding 'no,' and how to take fire selfies. 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