2010

Economist Steve Landsburg revisits the theory that parents of daughters are more likely to divorce, arguing that sons may incentivize parents to stay together due to financial dependence. via The Big Questions: Tackling the Problems of Philosophy with Ideas from Mathematics, Economics, and Physics

WIRED offers the latest news and insights on technology, science, culture, and business. via WIRED

Password Reuse explores the security risks of using the same password across different online accounts.

via xkcd.com

Tyler Cowen shares a variety of links, including one that appears to provide a time machine.

Looking for some post-Christmas sales? This article has you covered with deals from Brooks Brothers, Mr. Porter, J. Crew, and more.

Nevada gubernatorial candidate Eugene DiSimone proposed a plan to allow drivers to buy a $25 daily pass to drive up to 90 mph on state roads. via Marginal REVOLUTION.

Tyler Cowen shares a variety of links on his blog, Marginal Revolution, including articles about Prince William, campaign finance reform, and the economics of artist Damien Hirst.

via The source of this content is Marginal REVOLUTION.

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on events including the Israel-Palestine conflict and Hurricane Milton.

Al Jazeera's live news updates cover Hezbollah rocket attacks on Haifa and Israel's bombing of Lebanon.

The author shares an experience of impulsively burning something before reading it.

Bryan Caplan has a list of outstanding bets on topics like inflation and gas prices, but he's worried about one in particular. via Econlib

France's government presented its pension-reform plan, which would raise the retirement age from 60 to 62, sparking protests from over 1 million people. via The Economist