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Al Jazeera's live news updates include coverage of Hezbollah rocket attacks and the war in Gaza. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

Tyler Cowen recommends reading "The Dead Hand" for a better understanding of the Cold War arms race, a tense period with high stakes.

This article from DER SPIEGEL explores the passionate world of Wikipedia editors, highlighting their dedication and the occasional conflicts that arise when striving for accuracy and neutrality. via DER SPIEGEL

Tyler Cowen shares five assorted links, including articles about Wikipedia's culture and the evolution of banking. via Marginal REVOLUTION

The Irish Times suggests checking out recent news articles, including Olympics coverage. via The Irish Times

Bryan Caplan shared on his blog post that data from Steven Hayward seems to show that self-identified environmentalists have dropped from 75% to 41% since 1990.

Arnold Kling argues in this EconLog post that the Obama administration misdiagnosed the causes of the financial crisis and overreacted. via Econlib.

Jeff, in his theory of California governmental failure, argues that the state's high quality of life necessitates certain downsides, which might just be shifted around rather than solved.

via Marginal REVOLUTION

David Henderson responds to Tyler Cowen's review of the book "Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition," arguing Cowen missed a point about WWI-era alcohol restrictions.

via Econlib

WIRED highlights Olympic scam-busting and the potential of new plastic alternatives in their current news coverage. via The source of this content is WIRED.

Columbia Journalism Review examines The New York Times Magazine's profile of Politico reporter Mike Allen, questioning the outlet's journalistic integrity and impact on the future of news. via Columbia Journalism Review

WIRED's homepage features a range of articles, from AI and the metaverse to Hurricane Helene and tips for shopping on Amazon Prime Day. via WIRED