Parasite squad

India launches missile strikes in several parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled territory. / The Guardian

Pakistan claims to have shot down five Indian jets. / CNN

A hospital bombing raises concerns that South Sudan may return to civil war. / UN News

Immigration advocates warn of a potential mass immigration enforcement operation in DC this week. / NBC Washington

Is President Trump’s “100% tariff” on foreign movies all because he didn’t like Parasite winning the Academy Award for Best Picture? / GQ

Sam Thielman: The richest nation on earth is now “a racist reality show for one sad old bigot.” / Forever Wars

See also: “The AI Slop Presidency.” / 404 Media

A technology company announces doughnut-shaped motors that fit directly inside a vehicle's wheels. / dezeen

With Tesla sales dramatically down in Europe, the company’s “gigafactory” in Germany seems likely “to be underutilized for some time.” / Ars Technica

Food companies dislike an app used by millions, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr, that lets users scan products in grocery stores to learn about their nutritional quality. / The Wall Street Journal [+]

Hot dogs eaten at ballparks are said to taste better because the buns are steamed. / The Takeout

A researcher says to spark creativity, you should read obituaries “and look for distant connections with your own life.” / The MIT Press Reader

On YouTube: “48 Things Women Hear In A Lifetime (That Men Just Don’t)” and “48 Things Men Hear In A Lifetime (That Are Bad For Everyone).” / Kottke