Reading archive 2025-04-29

How Gen Z Became the Most Gullible Generation: The almighty algorithm is fueling conspiracy theories among young people and ruining their ability to tell fact from fiction on the internet.

Trump complained to Bezos over report Amazon would show tariff impact: Amazon said staff had considered listing tariff costs on its low-cost Temu competitor, Amazon Haul, but it won’t proceed with the move. The Trump administration had condemned the idea after a news report.

let's FART girls 💩💨: On a rising flatulent trend that could be political while exploring what we lose in the loss of process. - "Become unscammable, an anti-con artist. Foster the life of a plant by growing plants, by taking the time to watch something grow in real time, to remind yourself of the work that only you can do alone with a little sun and a little water. Can you do that? Or will you buy one of those planters or plant people to do the job for you?"

The End of Chicken-Breast Dominance: The price of boneless chicken thighs is finally catching up with the price of white meat.

Radio Atlantic: In the Oval Office With Donald Trump: A conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg, Ashley Parker, and Michael Scherer about their recent interview with the president of the United States