Reading

Freakonomics.com features an interview with economist Gary Becker by Stephen J. Dubner, where Becker answers questions on topics ranging from immigration policy to the show *Jersey Shore*. via Freakonomics

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

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.

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.

Neuroscientist Robert Stickgold explores whether science can truly understand the meaning behind dreams. via Mind Hacks

Susan Polgar's Global Chess Daily News and Information, including a record breaking attempt, has moved to a new location.