Voters in Washington state passed an initiative to reduce class sizes, but funding the estimated $5 billion cost is proving challenging, and research on the effectiveness of smaller classes is mixed. via FiveThirtyEight

The American Psychological Association (APA) condemned the CIA's use of "enhanced interrogation techniques," and is facing scrutiny for potentially enabling psychologists' involvement.

A previously unreleased Radiohead song called "Spooks" will be featured in the soundtrack for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, *Inherent Vice*.

Bon Appétit shares a roundup of recipes featured in their 2014 issues.

Apple named Elevate, an app designed to improve memory and focus, as its top app of 2014, with Instagram's Hyperlapse as the runner-up. via SharpBrains.

GQ offers an alternative method for cooking steak indoors, ideal for small kitchens. via GQ.

This article offers advice on how to identify core qualifications and transferable skills to highlight when applying for jobs where you don't meet all of the listed requirements. via Mashable.

The Senate released a report on the CIA's use of torture, which details horrific treatment of detainees. via kottke.org

A newly declassified Senate report details "enhanced interrogation techniques" used by the CIA on al-Qaeda suspects after 9/11, including torture such as waterboarding and sleep deprivation. via Quartz

A US Senate report confirms that the CIA used torture on suspected terrorists, but it didn't help the US find Osama bin Laden.

Facebook is encouraging content creators to leverage their platform for video content discovery with autoplay features and algorithms, even without immediate monetization like YouTube currently offers.

Preso.tv is a platform for sharing presentations in real-time, allowing users to upload and share slides with viewers who can follow along on their own devices.

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