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Scott Young

Two Types of Growth

It’s a mistake to assume you’ll grow and improve at a steady rate.

The Atlantic

The Case for Dating a Friend

The warmth and care of an existing friendship is a great foundation for a romantic relationship—even if it feels scary to take the leap.

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Friday, August 8
The New Yorker

The Internet Wants to Check Your I.D.

New safety rules require users to verify their identities before gaining access to sites. This spells the end of the relative anonymity that we’ve come to expect online.

Atavist

The Talented Mr. Bruseaux

He made his name in Chicago investigating race riots, solving crimes, and exposing corruption. But America’s first Black private detective was hiding secrets of his own.

The Toronto Star

What Michael Did

How does a family cope when one member — in the midst of a psychotic episode — kills another?

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