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Matt Yglesias argues that if retirement programs need cuts, Medicare makes more sense than Social Security. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

This article from The Independent explores the city's reliance on migrant labor and the stark contrast between their experiences and those of wealthy residents. via The Independent

Al Jazeera covers the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, including Hezbollah attacks and Israeli strikes. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

Al Jazeera's live news updates cover Hezbollah rocket attacks on Haifa and Israel's bombing of Lebanon. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

This comic strip humorously depicts two men overanalyzing a woman's simple offer to make sandwiches.

Al Jazeera's live news updates cover Hezbollah rocket attacks on Haifa and Israel's bombing of Lebanon. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

Boxing gloves, intended to make the sport safer, may actually cause more brain damage than bare-knuckle fighting. via Overcoming Bias

David Friedman's blog post from 2010 explores why the "second price auction" model doesn't seem to work as predicted on eBay, considering factors like bid reevaluation and seller manipulation.

WIRED explores articles on AI, the metaverse, and Amazon Prime Day deals, alongside interviews and cultural reviews.

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The Psychologist published an article examining the psychology behind conspiracy theories and how they can subtly influence beliefs, even if we don't consciously subscribe to them. via mindhacks

A new report from Harvard's Kennedy School criticizes American newspapers for failing to label waterboarding as torture during the Bush administration. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

A new Harvard report finds that major newspapers avoided using the word "torture" when referencing U.S. waterboarding during the George W. Bush administration, despite calling it such when other countries used it. via The Philadelphia Inquirer.