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Curated guides to the best of the web

How Might AI Unlock a Better Future?

Thoughtful and provocative ideas on how humans might wield AI for a brighter tomorrow.

Everything You Need to Have an Epic Travel Year

The surprising destinations, off-grid-spots, and dreamy, over-the-top trips ready to make 2024 your best year ever.

How to Take Back Wellness From the Wellness Industry

There are many paths to well-being—you just have to look outside of what’s being marketed to you.

How to Reframe the ‘Month of Love’

Fewer teddy bears and chocolate hearts, more showing up and doing the work, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Month

Inside the life of a sociopath, the case for protecting your mental privacy, and how to lower your blood pressure—without meds.

The Grown-Up’s Guide to a Better Winter Wardrobe

From the optimal approach to layering to figuring out which jacket material is best for your needs. Plus: Why is your new sweater already fraying?

Let This Be the Year You Throw More Parties

Don’t let the prep intimidate you—we’ve got a step-by-step guide, plus plenty of finger food ideas to keep your crowd happy.

Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of January 2024

Why it’s tough to feel rested, how to deliver a eulogy or other challenging speech, and the man rich Ivy League hopefuls are banking on for help.

You Deserve a Better Grilled Cheese Sandwich

You already know how to make your favorite childhood staple—now it’s time to make it just a little bit better.

Black History Is World History

Journey around the world and back in time as editor Aric Jenkins explores the sizable impact Black societies have made on ancient civilizations.

Less Is More: The ‘Laziest’ Ways to Be a Great Parent

Not only can kids survive without meticulously packed lunches and screentime guidelines—they can thrive.

How to Quit Just About Anything

Whether you’re interested in the science of habit change or specific tactics for cutting out sugar or social media, these strategies can help you find meaning in self sacrifice beyond self-improvement.

20 Oral Histories of Your Favorite ’90s Movies

Dig into the gossip, high jinx, and behind-the-scenes struggles that went into the making of your favorite 1990s classics, from ‘Clueless’ and ‘Independence Day’ to ‘Swingers’ and ‘Good Burger.’

The Great AI Backlash Is Here

As the generative AI boom continues, WIRED is tracking the fight to make sure humans aren’t left behind.

How to Protect Your Finances—and Sanity—From Scammers

Want to stay one step ahead of online scammers? It helps to think like one.

How to Approach Vacation Planning for Maximum Enjoyment

It’s not so much where you go, as how you go.

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.

The Affirming, Life-Changing World of Amateur LGBTQ+ Sports

Discover the diverse world of amateur LGBTQ+ sports, with Kenrick Ross, executive director of the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, as your guide.

‘Noping Out’ Is the New ‘Having It All’

No one likes archaic social obligations and unpaid emotional labor. But are enough of us saying no to them?

Maximum Flavor, Minimum Cleanup: 20 One-Pot (or Sheet Pan) Meals

From skillet casseroles to sheet pan pork chops, these recipes will fill you up (but keep your sink empty).