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Curated guides to the best of the web

The Art of Navigating Thorny Office Politics

From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.

‘Become the Money’: Arlan Hamilton’s Guide to Investing in Yourself

The Backstage Capital founder shares powerful ways to tap into your natural motivation, empathy, and authenticity.

Why It Matters That You’re Seeing More LGBTQ+ People Onscreen

From “The Last of Us” to “Heartstopper”, LGBTQ+ people have arguably never been as visible onscreen as they are now. Lucy Middleton of Openly highlights the stories of those driving that change.

How to Build a Better Breakfast

The ultimate guide to leveling up every item on your morning menu, from reinventing your oatmeal experience to getting the crisp on your hash browns just right.

How to Fill Out Your March Madness Tournament Bracket

The internet’s very best advice for making your picks for the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments. Plus an explanation of what the madness is all about, if you’re new to the game.

5 Things We’re Reading on Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure

What you need to know about why SVB failed, the government’s rescue plan, and what it all means for the market at-large.

Has Tipping Reached a Tipping Point?

Making sense of when and how much to tip in 2023.

Has the Lottery Made Losers of Us All?

The lottery is about more than just luck. Explore its complex reality with these stories, from tales of big winners to critiques of its business model.

How to Stop Being Late

If you don’t have a late friend, you are the late friend. Here’s how to be on time.

How to Make Up Your Mind

The science behind decision fatigue and how to overcome it.

How to Make the Right Choice, Every Time

Your guide to navigating what to watch, eat, read, and wear.

Pocket’s Top 5 Stories of the Week: March 18, 2023

Why your brain needs to “wash” itself every night, how to optimize photos taken on your phone, and the kid influencers calling out their parents.

What You Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness

Understanding the political, economic, and human implications of the student loan crisis.

The Top-Saved Long Reads of 2023 (So Far)

The latest and most-loved deep dives on everything from billionaires to buy-nothing groups.

Math Hacks for Math Haters

From multiplication shortcuts to the quickest way to calculate a percentage in your head. Plus: Mental tricks to soothe your math anxiety.

Here’s How Kids (and Adults) Can Learn Black Studies Outside of School

Capital B asked scholars to tell us what works they think are most critical for a foundation in African American Studies.

When Your New Neighbor is a Spaceport

Finding the right place to launch a rocket is hard enough. How do you get the neighbors on board? WIRED breaks down the human cost of investing in the space industry.

What Writers and Editors Are Reading: February 2023

What wellness means when you’re living with an incurable disease, why everyone feels like they’re faking it, and how colleges support formerly incarcerated students: Catch up on the best recommendations from the writers and editors we love.

Unpacking the Ozempic Craze

Navigating the complex health and societal issues around the rising popularity of the antidiabetic medication.

Pocket’s Top Stories of February 2023

Making space for spontaneity, why you shouldn’t force yourself to be productive, and the truth about your favorite morning beverage.