The United Nations climate talks in Dubai, aka COP28, may be in jeopardy over a draft deal on fossil fuels deemed “weak.” / BBC News
Young people around the world are holding their governments accountable for climate change inaction. / The Kid Should See This
A day in the life of an environmental activist at COP28. “He was ready to do it all over again the next day.” / Grist
Unrelated: A day in the life of a handyman. / Plough
Details behind Prime Minister Netanyahu's years-long effort—billions of dollars over roughly a decade—to prop up Hamas. / The New York Times [+]
An official for the UN compares Gaza to “hell on earth.” / Al Jazeera
Zara says it regrets a “misunderstanding” about ads criticized for using photos resembling images from the Israel-Gaza war. / The Guardian
An ad agency repurposes aesthetics used by tobacco companies to highlight the deadly effects of loneliness. / It's Nice That
“I try to focus on niacinamide and hydrating ingredients,” says an 11-year-old in an article about skin-care routines. / The Wall Street Journal [+]
See also: Is your smartphone the reason you feel broke? / Intelligencer
Google drops its “Year in Search” list. Matthew Schnipper drops his 100 best songs of the year. Also, perhaps some movies you've never seen. / Google Trends, Deep Voices, BFI
Some selections for the year's best visual and data-driven journalism. / The Pudding
An interactive version of Wheel of Fortune with strategy tips. / The New York Times