Headlines from January 23, 2014

European Union proposes to end binding national targets for renewable energy production.
We’ve outsourced much of our pollution, but some of it is blowing back. Sulphate pollution from China results in U.S. smog.
Multiple studies show that gentrification may be a boon to longtime residents, who likely don’t leave the neighborhood.
Data based on disease models predicts Facebook will lose 80% of its users by 2017.
Federal government hires Booz Allen to catch leakers like Edward Snowden, former Booz Allen employee.
We hope that the new, less intrusive NSA is to your liking. And if you don’t think these reforms go far enough, remember: We’re listening.
Pictures of everyday life in Yakutsk, Russia, the coldest city in the world at -49° F #photography
Iconic San Francisco chronicler Armistead Maupin, who now lives in Santa Fe, publishes his final Tales of the City book, set at Burning Man.
Mad Men appears to have increased sales of Lucky Strike cigarettes by nearly 50%—an additional 10 billion cigarettes.
Panic ensues over teenagers snorting and smoking Smarties, as the act may result in nasal maggots.
You have created within me a special feeling that will never leave in my lifetime. Writer explains what it’s like to ghostwrite a prisoner’s family correspondence. #tmn
Bill Murray responds to users’ questions on Reddit, fails to acknowledge Snoop Dogg’s presence in the crowd.
List of top 25 oddball questions actually asked during job interviews last year.
See also: Job applicant answers the top quirky questions in order to demonstrate that he’s hirable anywhere. #tmn
Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and will be given a test that includes talking down a real live jumper from the roof.
Photographs of the wild sartorial choices of Norway’s national curling team.
Related: Found photographs “completed” with embroidery and collage. #tmn