💬 Quoted: “Inappropriate behavior by a small minority of people.”

• A New York City art installation called “The Portal,” which allowed Big Apple residents to see and connect with people in Dublin, Ireland, via livestream video, is temporarily shutting down after some… interesting interactions. Since the Portal opened last Wednesday, videos have gone viral showing people flashing body parts and holding up violent images depicting things like swastikas and 9/11, with culprits in both New York and Dublin. Officials say the Portal is expected to reopen next week following a technical upgrade.

💉🏀 Stat of the Day: Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid may have been the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, but he’s ranked No. 1 in the hearts of at least 156 fans – who now have his name tattooed somewhere on their bodies. This development came about after a local tattoo artist impulsively posted a message on X last week saying “Will tattoo ‘Naz Reid’ on anyone for $20” in celebration of a T-Wolves playoff victory.

🤔 Did You Know? The average IQ has steadily increased for each US generation since the 1930s, with tests getting harder over the years to keep the average at 100 IQ.

📰 Worth a Read: How Hermès torments its customers – and why it works → (The Hustle)