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The creativity hack no one told you about: Read the obits
 I’ve been reading the obituaries for as long as I can remember. At first glance, they might seem like little more than a collection of dates and accomplishments. But for me, they’ve become a wellspring of creativity — each one a glimpse into a life I never would’ve imagined. And as decades of creativity research suggest, the most original ideas often come from the most unlikely sources.
That’s why one popular piece of advice for boosting creativity is to learn something new every day. But here’s the catch: This only works if that new information is very different from what’s already in your head. This is where most of our modern habits fall short. Internet searches, for instance, give you information that’s related to what you already know, or information that you’re already interested in. So, how do you escape that loop and stumble upon something unexpected, something you didn’t even know to look for? The obituaries, obviously — but I’ll come back to that.
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WorkWorkJosh Hawley and the Republican Effort to Love Labor - The New Yorker (No paywall) Earlier this year, a member of the Federalist Society posted an article raising the alarm about an ambitious proposal to reshape federal labor law. The proposal, titled A Pro-Worker Framework for the 119th U.S. Congress, calls for introducing civil penalties to deter employers from engaging in unfair labor practices. It advocates banning so-called captive-audience meetingsgatherings that employees are forced to attendthat companies have used to spread anti-union messages. It also outlines ways to expedite union elections and the implementation of collective-bargaining agreements, which employers frequently delay. With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, the odds of enacting such union-friendly reforms may appear remote. But the blogger at the Federalist Society was concerned because, as he noted with dismay, the author of the proposal is himself a prominent Republican, Senator Josh Hawley, of Missouri. WorkWorkTim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Be Meaner,' Calls Trump 'Cruel' Its because he is, Walz said at the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention, addressing why he called Trump a wannabe dictator. Walz ran as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee with then-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris against Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance in 2024. The former public school teacher was initially praised during the election for his relatability and Midwestern appeal.
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WorkWorkWorkThe country that made smoking sexy breaks up with cigarettes After glamorizing tobacco for decades, France is preparing for its most sweeping smoking ban yet. Beginning July 1, smoking will be outlawed in virtually all outdoor public areas where children may gather. That includes beaches, parks, gardens, playgrounds, sports venues, school entrances and bus stops. Health Minister Catherine Vautrin says tobacco must disappear wherever children are present. The law also signals a deeper cultural shift. Smoking has defined French identity, fashion and cinema for so long that the new measure feels like a quiet revolution in a country whose relationship with tobacco is famously complex. Work
WorkWorkSaudi Arabia and Qatar to provide financial support for Syrian state DAMASCUS: Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Saturday that the Kingdom will offer with Qatar joint financial support to state employees in Syria. His statements came during a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani in Damascus, who welcomed the foreign minister and his delegation on his arrival in the Syrian capital. "The Kingdom will provide, with Qatar, joint financial support to state employees in Syria," Prince Faisal said. WorkWork
WorkWorkWhy the US economy will muddle through Trumps tariffs. Probably. - WSJ (No paywall) The gloomiest interpretation of the gap between the soft and hard data is that the hard data is out of date. On this view, it is capturing the effects of the boom in inventories as companies stocked up ahead of tariffs, while the soft data captures the collapse in sentiment as CEOs, consumers and investors anticipate tariff-driven price hikes and weaker demand. WorkThere is an imminent threat to Taiwan, America warns - The Economist (No paywall) UNTIL RECENTLY America reassured nervous Asian friends that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan was neither imminent nor inevitable. But in a dramatic shift on May 31st Pete Hegseth, the defence secretary, said the Chinese threat could be imminent; and he implied any assault would lead to war with America. China sought hegemonic power in Asia but America will not be pushed out of this critical region, and we will not let our allies and partners be subordinated and intimidated. Mr Hegseths tough talk appears designed to deter China and reassure allies worried about President Donald Trumps America First foreign policy. Yet it raises two questions. The first is whether his assessment of Chinese intentions is correct. The second is whether his tough talk and effort to rally Americas friends in Asia is credible, given the Trump administrations record of erratic behaviour and contempt for its allies. Work
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