Matt Alldian

This econtalk features a conversation surrounding game theory.

Al Jazeera's homepage offers live updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, including Hezbollah's involvement and international responses, alongside coverage of the US election, Hurricane Milton, and the war in Ukraine.

Essential reading for psychology curated by The Psychologist magazine, featuring recommendations from leading psychologists. via Mind Hacks

Dennis Monokroussos kicks off a new ChessVideos series on the Ruy Lopez opening, covering lines including 3...d6, 3...g6, 3...Nge7, 3...Nd4 and 3...Bc5. via The Chess Mind

This recipe claims to unlock the secrets to the perfect cup of French press coffee, emphasizing the importance of factors like coffee-to-water ratio and brewing time. via Freakonomics.

FlowingData takes a look at an OkCupid report analyzing relationships through various demographics and questions how willing people are to answer personal questions for data.

Aussie internet tycoon Daniel Tzvetkoff avoids jail time by turning informant for the FBI, leading to the takedown of major online poker sites. via Brisbane Times

The weekly endgame study is not available, as the page returns a 404 error. via http://www.chessvibes.com/weekly-endgame-study/weekly-endgame-study-214/

Robin Hanson's blog post explores Arnold Kling's idea that education may signal respect for hierarchy more than intelligence. via Overcoming Bias

The potential PokerStars shut down may have consequences for the US Chess League. via Susan Polgar Global Chess Daily News and Information

A new study suggests that people have difficulty distinguishing between cheap and expensive wines based solely on taste. via The Guardian

Boing Boing features a collection of articles on various topics, including supposed humanoid sightings in Washington state and a time-lapse of Hurricane Milton.