A nose by any other name

The European Union reaches a deal on how "to collectively receive, manage and relocate the irregular arrival of migrants." / Euronews

Some thoughts on the current state of citizenship, and how the concept has been declining since the 1960s. / Sidecar

Askfhsjkd, kkkk, awdjyt—how different societies laugh online. / rest of world

The Colorado Supreme Court rules that former President Trump cannot appear on the state's primary ballot next year. / Axios

Harry Litman: We are in for a wild and woolly constitutional ride over the next 16 days. / The Los Angeles Times

An investigation into a Chinese gang's abusive online scam operation. / The New York Times [+]

On January 1, 2024, a version of Mickey Mouse enters the public domain—a guide to what you can do with it. / Duke Center for the Study of Public Domain

Photographs frominside a Seattle coffee museum. Photographs of regional eggnogs. Photographs of a Nordic winter. / Sprudge, The Eggnog Project, Colossal

A series of "reading parties" in New York City invites guests to enjoy books together quietly. / The New York Times [+]

Selections for the year's best movie posters. And the year explained in 84 sentences. / Creative Review, The Ringer

Related: "This was the year of breathing through our noses." / GQ

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