Generative AI will go mainstream in 2024 [The Economist]

The science books that inspired us [The Economist Podcasts]

FBI investigating deadly New Year's Day collision in Rochester, New York [BBC News]

Rescuers rush to reach survivors of Japan's quake [Reuters]

Watching the watchdogs: US media reporting from Gaza [AL-Jazeera News]

Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Change Our Minds? [New Yorker]

Porsche’s refreshed Taycan is even faster around the Nurburgring [The Verge]

We know where the next big earthquakes will happen — but not when [Vox]

Here are the 5 EVs that qualify for the full federal tax credit in 2024 [TechCrunch]

Q* programming article [MIT Technology Review] I still can’t believe I wasn’t accepted at MIT when I was in High School

Stanley cups are just giant water bottles. Young people want one anyway. [Business Insider]

[2023 IN NUMBERS] Wrapping up a remarkable year at the Alliance Française de San Francisco! In 2023, we welcomed 1028 motivated students to our enriching French courses, guided by our dedicated team. We also had vibrant and convivial moments during our plentiful events! 🎉 Before diving into this upcoming year full of surprises, here's a numerical overview of this year! Stay tuned to discover what 2024 has in store for you! [LinkedIn] #AllianceFrancaiseSF

Rebel Moon: despite the stream of terrible reviews Zack Snyder seems unstoppable [The Guardian]

A Handcrafted Watch for Antarctica — and the Ballet [New York Times]

David Beckham Once Again Teases Victoria Beckham About Her 'Working Class' Remark [Huffington Post]

The Most Fun Way to Learn a Language [The Atlantic]

Trump’s Primary challengers are running out of time [FiveThirtyEight]

How to make better coffee at home, in 5 steps [The Washington Post]

Macron tells Israel to avoid escalation, 'particularly in Lebanon' [Le Monde]

13 EVs that qualify for the $7,500 tax credit in 2024 [Mashable]

X Kicked Off 2024 by Screwing Up During Japan's Earthquake Emergency [VICE News]

Advocates Demand Compensation for U.S. Drone Strike Victims in Somalia [The Intercept_]

The Cool List 2024: the 30 most exciting destinations to visit in 2024 [National Geographic]

9 ways to get healthier in 2024 without trying very hard [NPR]

UC Davis launches mobile clinic to help students with stress and basic needs [CapRadioNews]

Les bonnes œuvres de Michel-Édouard Leclerc [Le Monde diplomatique]

Gaza Is a Burning Topic for Southeast Asia’s Domestic Politics [Foreign Policy]

The Problem With De-Risking: Transitioning to Clean Energy Requires Trade With China🚀 [Foreign Affairs]

Japan Eases Rules on Lethal Weapon Exports [The Diplomat]

Evolution: Fast or Slow? Lizards Help Resolve a Paradox. [Quanta Magazine]

Un test réussi qui ouvre la voie à la production des aimants au CERN. Une version améliorée d'un quadripôle fabriqué au CERN a été testée avec succès, une confirmation que la technologie du niobium-étain est viable pour les aimants d'accélérateurs.🔗 [CERN_FR]

For All Mankind [NASA]

BLOGPOST UPDATE IN PROGRESS

What’s up, everybody! Here are JETLAG RADIO 1066 & BENKYO RADIO 1066. F1 Manager 2023 is currently on sale on Steam (PC), it might also be on sale on consoles, anyway, now is a great time to get this.

Happy New Year’s! Bonne Année! Bonne Santé. Please remember my previous PSAs about Thanksgiving and Christmas, always use a designated driver, always wear a seatbelt, and be careful in dangerous road conditions, such as fog, rain, or snow. Don’t drive under the influence of alcohol, or drugs.

Until Next Time!