Politics
DeSantis Faces Critical Decision on Cruise Ships in Key West - The New York Times
A campaign donor to Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to expand cruise ship operations in Key West, where voters have tried to restrict them.
Markets & Economy
Climate Change
Twelve billionaires’ climate emissions outpollute 2.1m homes, analysis finds | Greenhouse gas emissions | The Guardian
Research shows impact from lifestyles and investments of likes of Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Elon Musk
Sustainability
As Groundwater Levels Fall in the U.S., Powerful Players Block Change - The New York Times
Here are some of the people fighting efforts to conserve a vital resource that’s disappearing across the United States.
Dubai’s Costly Water World - The New York Times
The city has spent billions of dollars to provide fresh water to its residents and tourist attractions, but experts say the efforts are straining the Persian Gulf’s natural resources.
Science
How mathematics built the modern world - Works in Progress
Mathematics was the cornerstone of the Industrial Revolution. A new paradigm of measurement and calculation, more than scientific discovery, built industry, modernity, and the world we inhabit today.
Technology
The Long Shadow of Steve Jobs Looms Over the Turmoil at OpenAI - The New York Times
Sam Altman, the most prominent promoter of artificial intelligence, learned that it’s hard to be a visionary founder like the Apple legend.
Culture
Millionaire Geoffrey Holt Left His Fortune to His New Hampshire Town - The New York Times
When Geoffrey Holt died in June, his will revealed a secret: He had $3.8 million, and he was leaving all of it to the town of Hinsdale, where he had been living quietly in a trailer park.
The French Bulldog Revolution: A Culture War Over America’s Most Popular Dog | Vanity Fair
Frenchies are beloved for their pint-size adorability, but a human fight is brewing over—yes—what colors they should be.
Here’s the Proof There’s No Government Alien Conspiracy Around Roswell | WIRED
Roswell, New Mexico, remains synonymous with the “discovery” of alien life on Earth—and a US government coverup. But history shows the reality may be far less out of this world—and still fascinating.
Real Estate
Inside the ‘Ridiculous’ Newport Mansion Where Jay Leno Was Supposed to Celebrate Thanksgiving - WSJ
Known as Seafair, the castle-like house caught the comedian’s eye in 2017 while he was driving through the coastal Rhode Island city. He paid $15 million for the 16,000-square-foot property and its furnishings, ‘towels on the racks, ketchup in the refrigerator.’
Food
Ultra-Processed Food: What We Know About the Potential Health Risks in American Diets - WSJ
Concern is rising about ultra-processed foods in American diets, and their effects on our health.
Sports
Bills angry after overtime loss to Eagles: ‘Officials aren’t being held accountable’ - The Athletic
The Bills won't blame Sunday's loss on the officials, but a few calls are worth talking about, Tim Graham writes.