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Al Jazeera's live news updates cover Hezbollah rocket attacks, Israel's bombing of Beirut, and the situation in Gaza one year after attacks. via Al Jazeera.

Roger Koppl argues in this blog post that Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a reasonable pro-liberty measure that reduced coercive limitations on the right of association. via ThinkMarkets

David Henderson writes about retirement policy, specifically how the United States factors in the number of children a retiree has into their benefits. via Econlib

The Truman Show delusion, where people believe their lives are reality TV, is explored in this piece, which notes that even though the movie isn't a huge part of pop culture today, its themes still resonate. via kottke.org

Readers can find headlines with links to articles from various news sources covering topics such as international and US news, science, technology, and entertainment. via The Morning News.

Dan Ariely's book "Predictably Irrational" explores the hidden forces that shape our decisions, arguing that our choices aren't always rational. via The source of this content is Dan Ariely's official website.

A blog post covering a TED Talk by Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman suggests that happiness plateaus at an income of $60,000 per year. via My Money Blog

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including rocket attacks and bombings.

Tyler Cowen shares a study analyzing the relationship between media figures' political leanings and their news consumption habits. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Arnold Kling wonders if intellectuals tend towards pessimism, citing Matt Ridley's suggestion they do so to garner attention and funding. via Econlib

Bryan Caplan of EconLog provides a brief overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1875, which was later deemed unconstitutional.

FlowingData's 2010 article showcases maps of major cities based on geotagged photos, color-coded by mode of transportation.