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More than 500 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid since late May. / BBC News
Reports find sheriff’s departments in rural America are killing more civilians than usual. / The Wall Street Journal [$]
In Baltimore, more than two dozen people have been hospitalized in a suspected mass overdose of an unknown drug. / USA Today
See also: How Baltimore became the country’s overdose capital. / The Baltimore Banner
Some thoughts on elitism. “Notions of sentimentality and fantasy are central in drawing the distinction between high and popular culture.” / Heristical
A report from Pinterest on which topics are increasingly popular for male users—e.g., ”pilates outfit,” “sea salt spray,” “podcast studio background.” / Pinterest
A recent trend in online life advice is people asking for and receiving tips that are “unhinged.” / Dazed
Related: The vibes are not good among matchaholics on TikTok. / The Wall Street Journal [$]
A round-up of the bewildering headlines this week regarding artificial intelligence. / Reliable Sources
Escalations in power demand from data centers may not materialize because there aren’t enough chips to build all the centers projected. / Utility Dive
A list of bans and fines travelers may encounter in Europe this summer. / TravelPulse
Craig Mod explains how overtourism and TikTok are hurting small businesses in Japan. / Ridgeline
Can you have more than one US passport? Apparently yes. Are there more than two ways to keep mosquitos away? Apparently no. / Travel + Leisure, Lifehacker
Another competition happening during Wimbledon? Local businesses hiring artists for ornate window displays. / The Athletic
A photo tour of artist Lorna Simpson’s Brooklyn art studio, now for sale. / The New York Times [$]
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