TMN will return on Monday, following the Thanksgiving holiday.
Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine at the fastest rate since the start of the 2022 invasion. / Reuters
How many Ukrainian soldiers have died in the war? As a share of population, more than America suffered in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined. / The Economist
See also: Street interviews with people in Kyiv about podcaster Joe Rogan's recent rant. / The Kyiv Independent
Gangs in Haiti now control most of Port-au-Prince. Up to half of their members are children. / The Associated Press
A former drug dealer known for Fox News appearances is arrested on suspicion of pimping and pandering. / The San Francisco Standard
Donald Trump's signature dance move is being embraced by athletes, but it's not clear if they're celebrating or mocking him. / The New Yorker
Unrelated: A bunch of “mirror houses” that you can rent or buy. / Field Magazine
A round-up of tariffs used by different countries “to stem the flow of China-made tech products.” / rest of world
A fully functional microscope made of paper only costs $2 to make and is offered free to kids in lower income countries. / Goats and Soda
Some office furniture pieces that can be converted into skate ramps and rails. / dezeen
In 2024, the number of people talking about “pheromone perfume” on social media rose nearly 300%. / The Wall Street Journal [+]
A genre of Japanese fiction known for cats and coziness is booming in Britain. / The Guardian
See also: A first-of-its-kind lawsuit is testing whether the legal system can protect an influencer's vibe. / The Verge
A new Ken Burns documentary about Leonardo da Vinci can be streamed online through December 17. / Open Culture
Some lessons from the AI Art Turing Test. (You can still take it yourself.) / Astral Codex Ten, Google Docs
A puzzle for the holiday: “Suppose you have a publicity-seeking inchworm and want to keep him to yourself. What's the smallest cover you can contrive to keep him hidden?” (Mathmeticians still don't know the answer.) / Futility Closet