Tuesday headlines: We are watch amused

Vice President Kamala Harris says she has enough verbal commitments from delegates to clinch her party's presidential nomination. / Politico

Goldman Sachs tells clients it's “impossible” to model US trade policy under a potential second Donald Trump presidency. / Semafor

Could Republicans sue to keep President Biden on the ballot? “Who knows with this Supreme Court?” / Vox

See also: Seven ways to spot a bad argument. / BBC News

Palestinian factions including Hamas agree to form a unified government in the future. / The Guardian

One of the biggest direct income programs to date finds that distributing $1,000 monthly to people provides improved financial flexibility without disincentivizing workforce participation. / Fast Company

Is Silicon Valley pushing basic income as a way to replace all other safety nets? A way to accelerate A.I.? / The New York Times [+]

Thirty years later, the George Foreman grill still outsells rivals. / The Hustle

“They are wearing the shirts, they are buying the hot dogs.” Studying the appeal of baseball to British people. / The Dial

Watches are said to account for around 30% of all counterfeit goods. / Ape to Gentleman

Related: A case study in counterfeit shopping in Istanbul. / Watches of Espionage

Seventy-two percent of Gen Zers and Millennialssay traveling is part of how they express themselves. / Thrillist

Travel experts say you should stow in your luggage in a bathtub (to avoid bedbugs). And maybe sleep in a silk cocoon. / Travel + Leisure, Outside

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