1. About 200 years ago, the world started getting rich. Why? Two economic historians explain what made the Industrial Revolution, and modern life, possible. Vox
2. Can nuclear energy come back from the grave? From China to the United Kingdom, policymakers regard nuclear power as part of the solution to the twin challenges of energy security and climate change. But it remains to be seen whether the industry will finally establish itself as a major global electricity supplier, or again fail to live up to its promise. Nick Butler
3. What’s the crypto regulation endgame? Absent a crisis, stiffer regulation of cryptocurrencies could take many decades, especially given that major players are pouring huge sums into lobbying. But it probably won't take that long, because the crisis for private digital currencies is likely to come sooner rather than later. Kenneth Rogoff
4. Is the $100 million car the new $100 million artwork? A rare Mercedes sold for $143 million, doubling the last record. Are cars worth that much, or are automobiles just the new asset where billionaires park their funds? Vanity Fair
5. The doctors who preserved Klay Thompson’s career—and the Warriors’ dynasty: After missing two full seasons, the Golden State star couldn’t help but think about the operating tables, the surgeons who treated him, and the rehab that could’ve broken him. WSJ
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