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Russia formally warns the United States of "unpredictable consequences" if Washington continues to arm Ukraine. / Reuters
In France's presidential contest, Marine Le Pen is said to find her strongest support in places that embrace middlebrow Americana / UnHerd
A proposal in London would send migrants seeking asylum to Rwanda, no matter their country of origin. / Quartz
Migrants flee South Africa as hostility toward foreigners worsens. / The Globe and Mail
The death toll from flooding in KwaZulu-Natal exceeds 300 people. / BBC News
To manage the increasing risk of extreme rainfall, New York City may need to get "spongier." It is currently about 30 percent spongy. / Bloomberg
Laura Maw: Like the concept of "horrible architecture"—an actual concept, apparently—much of the internet is full of "decay, ruin, and derelict." / Real Life
The BeReal app, intended to be an antidote to social media, is said to make users feel worse than using Instagram. / BuzzFeed News
See also: The rise of mental health chatbots. Also, the decline of Amazon's drone deliveries. / The Guardian, The Verge
Elizabeth Spiers says the Chinese finger traps in Severance are an apt metaphor for corporate perk culture. / The New York Times
Taylor Swift is NYU's commencement speaker this year, which means fans are asking graduating seniors to sell their seats. One offered $500. / Inside Higher Ed
For its 150th birthday, Yellowstone National Park offers an annual pass for $1,500 that won't be valid for 150 years. / Yellowstone
Some nicely written praise for magnolia trees. "If a magnolia is in flower then everyone knows it's in flower." / House and Garden
Some pictures of spoons and forks by Xianwen Wei. Also, how to maintain a literary life in prison. / Phases Mag, Electric Lit
At a Tokyo cafe for writers facing deadline, customers can't leave until finished, but they can choose the tone of their reprimands. / Spoon & Tamago
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