The White House says Israel will halt military activities in Gaza during Ramadan. / Reuters
Meanwhile, tension increases as Hezbollah and Israel exchange strikes on the Israel-Lebanon border. / Al Jazeera
Hungary approves Sweden's bid to join NATO after two years of negotiations. / Semafor
Bellingcat investigates a global network of non-consensual deepfake pornography, and how it's funneling money through legitimate payment platforms. / Bellingcat
Adult entertainers are skeptical that artificial intelligence will improve their industry. / The Washington Post [+]
See also: Should copyright change in the face of generative AI? / Maximum Progress
Car thieves use keyfob “emulators” to unlock cars made by Hyundai, Toyota, Lexus, and Kia. / The Guardian
A former senior manager for Boeing's 737 MAX program explains why he refuses to fly on MAX planes. / Politico
The omakase concept in Japanese cuisine—i.e., “I leave the selection up to you”—is now being applied to Tokyo coffee shops. / Sprudge
A private school in New York City gets its own James Turrell “skyspace.” / dezeen
For the next time you're in New York, a guide on where to sit in nearly every movie theater. And some writers recommend their favorite bookstores. / Gothamist, The New Yorker
A round-up of new trends said to exist in men's fashion: “the hillbillionaire,” “the urban camperman,” “the king baby.“ / Robb Report
“There is no Disney-perfect family out there.” What it was like to be Jack Nicholson's daughter, growing up at the Playboy Mansion. / Vanity Fair