How to speed read a newspaper and other supermom tricks

Since becoming a Mom, I haven't been able to spend as much time reading newspapers as I would like to. 

Papers are read when feeding Anya, or when she sleeps (but then there are hundreds of other chores vying for attention). 

Old newspapers lie in every nook, corner and crevice of my home. Any empty drawer, shelf or magazine holder has unread papers. Once on 24th April 2013, I found myself reading a paper dated 26th April. I sat up with a start. How am I reading a pre-published newspaper? Did they put a wrong date? I rechecked the date on calendar and then in the newspaper. The date on the newspaper was 26th April alright but the year was 2012, not 2013! It was an year old newspaper! 

My sis-in-law is at a loss to understand my habit of storing old papers. I, for one, am a true Marwarin. I want full bang for my buck. My philosophy is that if I've paid for the newspaper, I better do full justice to it. Doesn't matter if it's a year later :)  

But seriously, what would I gain by reading a year old paper? A piece like 'A woman's brain is smaller but more effective' doesn't get old now, does it! It always is informative and useful. If I had dumped these papers, how would have I found out that there's a tool to turn sweat into potable water or that a 7 year old wrote to NASA and received a reply...! The joy of seeing life trot around in different flavors is something to relish. A new Mom needs adult conversation. Even if it is one-sided. Newspapers fulfill that need for me. 

Plus I can read filtered news. In politics section, all the drama has been played out and the outcomes known. So I can veer away from reading details and hence save time. You learn how to glean grain from the chaff. You read the headings and skim through relevant articles. Write ups that require detailed reading can be cut and kept aside for further attention, later :) 

Edit- When I moved from the apartment, I sold 3-4 gunny bags full of newspapers!