A profile of Esmail Qaani, head of Iran's covert paramilitary operations, whose lack of charisma is said to make managing different groups difficult. / The Wall Street Journal [+]
Why is there growing interest in economic degrowth? Young people want radical change, claims Kohei Saito. / Grist
Interpol calls on police departments to address crimes committed in virtual reality, including sexual assault. / The Washington Post [+]
Hurricanes are becoming stronger due to the climate crisis, and scientists want a new category to classify them. / The Guardian
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether Covid misinformation is protected speech. / STAT
A fashion trend for 2024: “quiet outdoor,” or, wearing subdued mountaineering clothing in the city. / Highsnobiety
Going “boysober” is purported to be “this year's hottest mental health craze.” / The New York Times [+]
Your weekly white paper: Seizures of psilocybin mushrooms increased 273 percent between 2017-2022. / National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nonalcoholic Athletic Brewing passes Heineken and Budweiser as the top beer sold in US grocery stores. / The Wall Street Journal [+]
Manhattan's Frick Collection is set to reopen with 14 separate bars, but no happy hours. / Eater
Director Greta Gerwig explains why 10am and 4pm are the best times to watch a movie. / X
Even when you're relaxing on the couch, your brain “is hard at work making it happen.” / Quanta Magazine