The Dept. of Defense fails its sixth consecutive Congressionally mandated audit, and doesn't appear to have any plans for that to change. / The Intercept
When wildfires hit the tundra, thawing permafrost releases ancient carbon that converts into large amounts of methane, further accelerating climate change. / High Country News
Meta disbands its responsible AI team, Cruise's CEO quits amid a safety review, and as of last night OpenAI was on its third CEO of the weekend. / CNBC, Reuters, The Verge
See also: “New OpenAI CEO was a character in a Harry Potter Fanfic that's wildly popular with effective altruists.” / 404 Media
How a magician allegedly helped Britain deceive the Nazis—including by erecting fake buildings to conceal the entire city of Alexandria from German bombers. / BBC
See also: A top-secret unit in World War II that included Bill Blass, Ellsworth Kelly, and Art Kane used inflatable tanks and sound effects to fake out the enemy. / The Morning News
And also: “Magicians less prone to mental disorders than other artists, finds research.” / The Guardian
Italy's Culture Ministry opens an exhibit on J.R.R. Tolkien—in the far-right Meloni era, it's a choice that's rife with political connotations. / The New York Times [+]
It's the 400th anniversary of the printing of Shakespeare's First Folio, which has been stolen countless times. / CrimeReads
Researchers find public opinion around committing fraud is changing, with more people feeling it's “reasonable” to lie on a CV or act as a “money mule.” / The Guardian
“As you walk the rows of strangers' belongings, some make you feel guiltier than others.” Shopping at the lost baggage store. / The Washington Post [+]
See also: Mapping Mallorca's worst tourist spots by the number of scam ATMs. / Twitter
Published in 1922, Robert Mallet-Stevens's Art Deco visions of the ideal city. / Flashbak