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December 2, 2024 DIY Clothes, Christmas Movies, and 2024 in Photos Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   In the News Hunter Biden Joins History of Controversial Presidential Pardons President Biden's unexpected decision to pardon his son Hunter is part of a long history of controversial clemency. The Hill Ella Lee, Zach Schonfeld Save   SPONSORED A message from Public Rec 25% off for Cyber Monday with Public Rec At Public Rec, we're rewriting the book on comfort, one super-soft, perfectly tailored pair of pants at a time. Get 25% off Sitewide 2   Year in Review 100 Photos of 2024: An Epic Catalog of Humanity This year, Associated Press photographers across the world captured 2024's vast catalogue of events, from breaking news (wars, natural disasters, an assassination attempt) to intimate moments both quiet and exuberant. The Associated Press Ted Anthony Save 3   Hot Take The Case for Dry December You're not going to like it, but this is the way. Slate Sara B. Franklin Save 4   Science The New Climate Math on Hurricanes For the first time, we can calculate how much climate change impacts a single storm's severity. Nautilus Syris Valentine Save 5   Pro Tip To Help Someone Going Through a Crisis, Use These 7 Words Author and TV host Kelly Corrigan has a radical way to support a loved one through a crisis, big or small. Here's her technique to make someone feel like it's safe to open up. NPR Staff Save 6   Modern Heartbreak The New Business of Breakups After getting dumped (by text), a writer investigates the feverish boom in heartbreak apps, breakup coaches, and get-over-him getaways. The New Yorker Jennifer Wilson Save 7   Conscious Clothing Can DIY Clothes Unravel Fast Fashion's Climate Disasters? Being on trend has never been more destructive to our sense of self, to the labor force, and to the climate. But a growing movement of crafters who post their clothes-making process on social media are inspiring us to reconsider the way we build our seasonal wardrobes. DAME Nicole Froio Save 8   Life Hack How the "Two-Day Rule" Can Make Your Daily Work-Life Much Easier We all want to establish good habits and break the bad ones. Here's the hack you might just need to help you do so. Big Think Jonny Thomson Save 9   Die Hard, Gremlins & More 12 Classic Movies You Didn't Realize Were Actually Christmas Movies (And one "Christmas movie" that isn't.) Romper Jamie Kenney Save 10   It's Party Season How to Create a Charcuterie Board the French Way Say cheese (and meat). Domino Audrey Bruno Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story 12 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Guest Room Feel Like a Hotel To make your guests feel comfortable, a full-blown renovation isn't required. Follow these guest room ideas from interior designers to create a budget-friendly, welcoming space. Martha Stewart Living Wendy Rose Gould 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