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25 June 2012
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Spoiled Rotten

Elizabeth Kolbert | New Yorker | 25 June 2012

"Contemporary American kids may represent the most indulged young people in the history of the world. This is a social experiment on a grand scale, and a growing number of adults fear that it isn't working out so well" Comments

And The Good Ship Greece Sails On: 'Letter' To An Italian Colleague

Yanis Varoufakis | Yanis Varoufakis | 24 June 2012

"It is not that the members of our elites cannot see that Europe is like a train derailing in slow motion." They can see it, but they can't articulate a sensible policy response. So they hope for the best. And the lights go out Comments

Our Underground Future

Leon Neyfakh | Boston Globe | 24 June 2012

Does the future of our cities lie underground? Many think so: "As cities are built up, they're getting congested, and going underground is the only way to build capacity." Perhaps not for houses, but for malls, stadia, power plants? Comments

Kingpins

William Finnegan | New Yorker | 25 June 2012

Fascinating account of crime, drugs and politics in Mexico. "The power of organised crime now holds hostage large areas of the country, including major cities, and terrorises the rest with performances of stupefying violence" Comments

The Many Sides Of Jack Dorsey

Steven Levy | Wired | 22 June 2012

"Dorsey is trying to create magic in an industry where people have not previously sought wonder and delight. In short, he hopes to pull an Apple on the entire financial world." Here's what Twitter's co-founder is up to with Square Comments

The Most Amazing Bowling Story Ever

Michael Mooney | D Magazine | 20 June 2012

Let's keep things in proportion. If you don't bowl, this isn't for you. But if you do bowl, take a seat, pour a drink—you're going to be here for a while. The story of how Bill Fong came agonisingly close to bowling perfection Comments

Film Review: Ice Age: Continental Drift


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Facebook's board gets first female member; SCOTUS offers split decision; East Coast's rising sea levels; and more.

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The Slatest: June 25, 2012

SCOTUS Strikes Down Parts of Ariz. Immigration Law

SCOTUS Strikes Down Parts of Ariz. Immigration Law

Meanwhile, the wait for the health care ruling continues.

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Sheryl Sandberg Joins Facebook's Board

Sheryl Sandberg Joins Facebook's Board

The COO becomes the first woman on the social networking giant's board of directors.

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Reporter Said To Have Blamed NYT for His Death

Reporter Said To Have Blamed NYT for His Death

Anthony Shadid's cousin claims that the reporter felt pressured by his editors to take the dangerous assignment.

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Study: East Coast Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Global Average

Study: East Coast Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Global Average

Government research suggests increased flooding for a 600-mile stretch that includes New York City and Boston.

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Giant Tortoise, Last of Its Kind, Found Dead

Giant Tortoise, Last of Its Kind, Found Dead

TNC: "Lonesome George" was believed to be the last of the Pinta Island subspecies.

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Police Nab Suspected Architect of Mumbai Militant Rampage

Police Nab Suspected Architect of Mumbai Militant Rampage

The 2008 attacks killed 166 people and wounded another 300 across India's largest city.

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Issa: Obama's Executive Privilege Claim "Overbroad"

Issa: Obama's Executive Privilege Claim "Overbroad"

Obama used executive privilege to shield some documents from a GOP-led investigation into the botched Fast and Furious operation.

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One-Quarter of U.S. Voters Uncommitted in Presidential Race

One-Quarter of U.S. Voters Uncommitted in Presidential Race

A new poll suggests that Romney and Obama will compete for centrist independents as November approaches.

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Feds Sue Two Polygamous Towns

Feds Sue Two Polygamous Towns

The Justice Department alleges that local leaders engaged in an intimidation campaign against the unfaithful.

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