🛌 Are sleep trackers actually useful?

It’s Sunday, December 10 — people are talking about the US veto of the UN ceasefire resolution, the pros and cons of sleep trackers, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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🕊️ The US vetoes the ceasefire resolution

The US veto of the UN ceasefire resolution sparked debate. Some say it's to curb Hamas, but others call it a moral failure.

🕊️ Standing alone, the US vetoed a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The NY Post says this move reflects Washington's stance that a ceasefire would only serve Hamas's interests.

🕊️ Al Jazeera thinks the US’s veto shows a “callous disregard for civilian suffering”, undermining international law and humanitarian values.

🕊️ But the Brookings Institute argues that the US had no choice if it wants to prevent Hamas's rearmament. Hamas has only lost 1/6 of its forces so far.

🕊️ In any event, the BBC says the US veto faces global criticism as pressure mounts on Israel.

🛌 Are sleep trackers actually useful?

Sleep trackers are all the rage, but do they actually improve your sleep hygiene?

🛌 Sleep trackers monitor heart rate and movement in the night. But the NYT says the gadgets may provide inaccurate info.

🛌 Sleep Review agrees: Sleep trackers may do more harm than good, fueling insomnia and orthosomnia (an unhealthy concern about sleep tracker data).

🛌 But Real Simple endorses sleep trackers: They're a tool for identifying what sleep patterns and rituals work for you.

🛌 Wired writes that sleep trackers aren't all created equal. They offer insights and may improve habits, but different people may prefer different devices.

Quick hits

📱 Elon Musk reinstated Alex Jones's account on X. Jones is known for repeatedly claiming that the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax. (NPR)

🏀 The Lakers topped the Pacers 123-109 to win the first NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron James was named the tournament MVP. (AP News)

🎓 The president of the University of Pennsylvania stepped down after facing backlash for her answers during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. (NBC News)

⚾ Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is signing a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (ESPN)