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hi,

it’s been a heavy week so this is coming in late — but hopefully the content of the articles makes up for it.

They Were Reporters in Hong Kong. Now They Drive Cabs and Sell Fried Chicken.

- definitely the most interesting and horrifying article here about Hong Kong. if you have to read one, read this.

How TikTok Helped Fuel The Best-Selling Year For Print Books

- I’m a sucker for a good tiktok article (thank you hannah for sending this my way!

The Historical Dispute Behind Russia’s Threat to Invade Ukraine

- think the draft still doesn’t apply to people with glasses?

Amy Schneider and the Art of Keeping a ‘Jeopardy!’ Winning Streak Secret

- read for the phrase “Schrödinger’s Jeopardy!”

‘In the End, You’re Treated Like a Spy,’ Says M.I.T. Scientist

- harrowing. not a long read, but a concerning one.

At Beijing Games, hugs discouraged but condoms available

- this phenomenon is also found at a local frat house

Can You Gerrymander Your Party to Power?

- the most fun ive ever had participating in a horrible, horrible tenet of american democracy

as usual, i love it when y’all send articles my way. and if you have a friend you’d like to send my way, they can sign up here.

- zev

P.S. we just passed 100 subscribers — thank you!!!