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Israel has reportedly killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza since the alleged ceasefire in October. / The New Arab
For the first time in 110 days, ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz after being marooned. / The Associated Press
The biggest short-term variable in the agreement between Iran and the White House? The conflict in Lebanon. / Foreign Exchanges
Gold prices are so high that luxury watches are being melted for their metal—especially Omegas and TAG Heuers, apparently. / Reuters
Colombia is said to be the current epicenter of drone warfare in the Americas. / The Wall Street Journal [$]
On almost every issue in the US, a supermajority of the country “appears to coalesce around one stance or the other.” / Wake Up to Politics
An explainer for what Juneteenth actually celebrates. / Vox [$]
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Fifa doesn’t want people to know that it was easy to attend the England match in Dallas sans thousand-dollar tickets. / The Guardian
Related: “I Could've Rickrolled the Entire FIFA World Cup. All I Needed Was My ID.” / bobdahacker
Some social-media examples of World Cup visitors discovering ranch dressing and Waffle House. / Instagram
Oren Weisfeld: When athletes get little to no privacy on or off the court, it’s no wonder they shrink away from the media. / Poynter
How to walk from Manhattan to soccer matches in New Jersey. “We asked a mall employee for directions. He had little to offer beyond ‘good luck.’” / The New York Times [$]
See also: A walking tour through New York City’s privately owned public spaces. / Ridgeline
Who knew? Blaise Pascal started the world’s first “true” bus service with fixed routes, regular service, and fares. / Works in Progress
Photographs and tips from a hiker’s guide to a new long-distance walk in Japan. / Field Mag
Shopping with David Sedaris at Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons: “It feels like she’s making it for me.” / GQ
Collages made from thousands of odd images found on Wikipedia. Also, an illustrated guide to chili peppers. / Wiki Spy, Notes From the Road
An oral history of the music scene in Athens, Ga. / Garden & Gun