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The United States economy looks to be strong for the next couple years—so, who gets to take credit for it? / The New York Times [+]

Kamala Harris and her husband face sexist, racist attacks online. Same for JD Vance's wife and children. / The Guardian, ABC News

Yet another account says Donald Trump uses the n-word. / The Daily Beast

A new study suggests that metals in the deep ocean may be producing "dark oxygen." / Yale Environment 360

More "whale falls" are found off Los Angeles than in the rest of the world combined. / Hakai Magazine

Unrelated: A reminder not to wear flip-flops (and then lose them) while exploring California's Death Valley. / The Los Angeles Times

Did you know? African elephants address each other vocally with individual names. / Atlas Obscura

Also this: More people have likely worked on the Pirates of the Caribbean movies than were actual pirates of the Caribbean. / The New Yorker

A new art exhibit about pirates is anchored by a well preserved, authentic pirate's flag. / The Art Newspaper

A tour of designer Tom Ford's $250 million collection of "trophy homes." / The Wall Street Journal [+]

Voting for the Tiny Awards 2024—a celebration of small, quirky web sites—is now open. / Tiny Awards

In case you were wondering, currently trending are "meme tattoos," perms for teenage boys, and Skibidi Toilet. No longer popular? Thirst traps. / Dazed, The Cut, The Washington Post [+], Refinery29


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