From thirst to last
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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