doug — off the record

• 137 Ventures’ $6 Billion Bet on Secondaries Market and Defense Tech – Business Insider

• Sexless, snug and still here: the secrets of Birkenstock’s enduring success | Fashion | The Guardian

  On a tour of Birkenstock factories in Germany, we delve into fashion’s greatest paradox – the shoe that wows with a focus on function

• Sticking with Windows 10 next month? Here’s what you need to know about your choices and risks you might be taking | TechRadar

• Health Canada announces toaster oven recall due to burn hazard | National

  A potential "burn hazard" has prompted Health Canada to issue a recall of thousands of toasters sold across Canada.

• US president ‘will move World Cup games from unsafe cities’

  President Donald Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office the US will be "safe for the World Cup" next year.

• Meta launches 'Vibes,' a short-form video feed of AI slop | TechCrunch

  Think TikTok or Instagram Reels, but every single video you come across is essentially just AI slop.

• 3 Nostalgic Songs From the 1970s That Will Bring You Back to Your First Love

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