When non-fungible gets very tangible
A senior official in Iran suggests the morality police have been disbanded, but local media say his remarks have been "misinterpreted." / BBC News
Supposedly, a decision will be made in December on whether to abolish Iran's mandatory hijab altogether. / The Economist
France bans short domestic flights in favor of train travel. Private jets (like Steven Spielberg's) may be next. / Euronews
See also: "Uncertainty, if not grief, is now part of the Alaska traveler's experience." / The New York Times
Why are streetlights in major cities across the United States turning purple? LED delamination. / Business Insider
Covid hospitalizations reach their highest level in three months, with more than 35,000 patients being treated. / The Washington Post
A veterinary tranquilizer, xylazine, or "tranq," is showing up in more than 90% of heroin and fentanyl samples, causing "gnarly" wounds. / STAT
Experts describe dire living conditions in the prison where basketball star Britney Griner is jailed. / The Los Angeles Times
"Lionel Messi doesn't so much trap the ball or kill it but lets it come and nestle, falling asleep on his toe like a fond old cat." Even if you don't like soccer, some of the writing's pretty good. / The Guardian
A brief history of the casserole, from ancient Greek preparations to today's tater tots. / Men Yell at Me
Scientists determine the most acceptable coffee drinking temperature is 140-147°F. / Sprudge
Three women explain what it's like when your partner becomes obsessed with NFTs. "I feel like their mom." / Nylon
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