Politics
Kate Cox and the court battle over Texas abortion policy, briefly explained - Vox
Kate Cox’s case speaks to the "hellish" legal limbo these bans put patients, and providers, in.
Travel
After 50 Years, a Danish Commune Is Shaken From Its Utopian Dream - The New York Times
The semiautonomous community of Christiania, in the heart of Copenhagen, was created as a post-’60s anarchistic paradise. But violence and drugs may spell its end.
The 11 Best Travel Gifts: Thrilling Trips, Handy Gear, Pampering Spas - Bloomberg
From extravagant adventures to useful gear, there are many ways to get the travel conversation going.
Photography
A Ukrainian Photographer on the Horror—and the Normality—of Covering a War at Home - WSJ
Every struggle that I document feels personal. I can only dream of when it will end.
Markets & Economy
DO Black - the world’s first credit card with a carbon limit | Mastercard Newsroom
Doconomy, a Swedish fin-tech startup for everyday climate action, has worked with Mastercard to develop this radical tool for consumers wanting to act against climate change.
This Is Where All Your Holiday Returns End Up - The Atlantic
I ventured into the belly of the holiday-returns beast.
The World’s Poorest Countries Buckle Under $3.5 Trillion in Debt - Bloomberg
Wall Street encouraged nations in Africa, Latin America and Asia to borrow. Now persistent high rates could spur a 2024 reckoning.
Observing the complexity of land · Probable Futures
Probable Futures offers interactive maps, science, historical context, and stories to help us all envision a range of climate futures.
Climate Change
Climate Change Is Breaking Insurance. Here’s How Tech Could Save It. - WSJ
A new breed of insurer is finding opportunity as larger companies exit some markets .
COP28 Latest: Climate Talks End With Deal on Transition Away From Fossil Fuels - Bloomberg
The COP28 climate talks in Dubai ended in a historic deal that committed the world to a transition away from all fossil fuels for the first time.
Transportation
Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars - The New York Times
Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.
Culture
She Charges $550 for 90 Minutes and Has a Wait List of 7,600 People - WSJ
Pet psychics are making their way from fringe to socially acceptable
Real Estate
Hot Dog- and Shoe-Shaped Buildings in America Are Fun and Frustrating - Bloomberg
Owning “mimetic architecture”—structures designed to look like what they sell—is great advertising, but it can be a headache.
Sports
Willis McGahee leading fight against NFL for lost benefits: ‘It’s a sham’ - The Athletic
The former star, who is ailing physically, is part of a class-action lawsuit against the league for improper denial of retirement benefits.