Links for you. Science:

Scientists Have Reported a Breakthrough In Understanding Whale Language (preprint here)
Jellyfish surprise scientists by learning without a brain
Study shows infants exposed to COVID in utero at risk for developmental delay (paper here)
Experiences of Canadians with long-term symptoms following COVID-19 (accessible to non-specialists; worth reading)
CDC issues health alert for deadly tick-borne disease. Three deaths resulted from outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever among people who traveled or lived in Mexican border city
Chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, says new CDC survey. It affects 3.3 million U.S. adults (report here)

Other:

How Mike Johnson Helped Open The Door To Creationism In Louisiana Public Schools. The House speaker is known for his work as a Christian-right operative. This is how he became the “legal go-to guy” to put creationism into public schools. (doesn’t bode well for science policy…)
Ignoring Donald Trump Conveys Weakness: Conceding to Trump’s depiction of America conveys failure
The truth and the spin of Biden’s economic recovery
One law firm prepared both Penn and Harvard for hearing on antisemitism (such crappy preparation, probably for so much money…)
Trump Sure Seems Eager To Do What He Couldn’t His First Term: Repeal Obamacare (BuT tHeRe’s No DiFfErEnCe BeTwEeN bIdEn AnD tRuMp)
When rock bottom isn’t low enough: Being homeless, penniless, and out of options isn’t enough to get some families into emergency shelter in our right to shelter state. Those who have them must liquidate their retirement savings, too.
Hamas Can’t Hold the Israeli Army Back – but Sinwar Has Other Plans
I watched the Oct. 7 video. I don’t know how anyone can say Hamas are freedom fighters. Brutal footage of the Hamas attack was screened this week at Harvard, where some pro-Palestinian students have blamed Israel for the barbarous attacks. (the last two sentences are a twist on a common expression)
Can Yair Golan Leverage His Hero Image to Build a ‘Fresh, Exciting’ Israeli Left?
Many Americans ration insulin to save money. One nonprofit is trying to make the life-saving drug more affordable.
Magill’s resignation, academic freedom, and honor
DeSantis’s views on untimely death depend on who he gets to scapegoat (gift link)
Stretching U.S. Patience, Time Is Running Out on Israel’s Campaign Against Hamas in Gaza
A boom of ballot initiatives is reshaping this state’s democracy: In Nebraska, senators refused to even debate paid sick leave. Now advocates want to give voters a direct say.
The Israeli Army Has Dropped the Restraint in Gaza, and the Data Shows Unprecedented Killing
The enduring legacy of a D.C. mother who fought for Black deaf children. Gallaudet University has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at honoring Louise B. Miller, whose role in history for too long went unrecognized
Netanyahu Must Be Politically Destroyed, or Israel Will Go Down With Him
Yes, They’re Pro-Confederacy. But They’re Just the Nicest Ladies.
As the left agonizes over Israel-Hamas cease-fire, New England’s progressive leaders stand apart
There’s No Stopping the Newspaper Death Spiral: A successful walkout at the Washington Post can’t mask the industry’s dark future.
Which voters matter in presidential elections? The ranks are shrinking.
A group of political ‘assassins’ is quietly threatening American democracy, a new book says
The NBA’s latest experiment shows the power of trying something new
Attacked by conservatives, UW misinformation researcher gears up for 2024
Needy D.C. families expected a SNAP boost. But the city isn’t delivering.
Rabbis form human shield to protect olive harvest in West Bank