The Big Sort: Americans are increasingly choosing to live among like-minded neighbours. This makes the culture war more bitter and politics harder. [Economist]
Chinese South Africans classified as black: Chinese were reclassified as “black” in a landmark South African ruling allowing them access to economic benefits. [Telegraph]
Spelling bees, long a domain of kids, now attract seniors: The AARP national championship this weekend will feature dozens of contestants who have spent the past year studying words in the car, on the treadmill, and in the dentist’s chair. [CSM]
Elderly Japanese suicide in record numbers: The number of elderly Japanese killing themselves surged nine per cent to a record high last year, fuelled by mounting health and economic worries. [Telegraph]
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