Links for you. Science:

High density genomic surveillance and risk profiling of clinical Listeria monocytogenes subtypes in Germany, 2018-2021
Robust Neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Variants Including JN.1 and BA.2.87.1 by Trivalent XBB Vaccine-Induced Antibodies (need to keep an eye on BA.2.87.1)
Apes Got the Giggles Millions of Years Ago
Some people may be wondering—if the Duke herbarium collections are going to end up in another herbarium, what is the big deal?
The invention of writing on Rapa Nui (Easter Island). New radiocarbon dates on the Rongorongo script
The CDC investigates a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese

Other:

Rachel Bitecofer’s tough-love lesson for Democrats: Time to fight dirty. Political scientist turned strategist sees a winning strategy: Paint the GOP as murderous, delusional fascists
TRUMP TRIALS: WHERE’S OUR SPIN ROOM?
The View From Gaza. Amaney Jamal, the Palestinian-American dean of Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs, on polling inside a war zone, whether both sides still support two states, and how Palestinians are processing a generational calamity. (gift link)
Smart and Handsome Boys… and the fate of websites (leaves a mark)
Some Authors Were Left Out of Awards Held in China. Leaked Emails Show Why.
…The Democrats!!!
Why Bombshell News Never Seems To Break Democrats’ Way. The parties’ different responses to the Hur report provides a study in unflattering contrasts
Do or D.E.I.
“I Will Be Damned if I’m Going to Give Another Nickel to the Netanyahu Government”
Colorado Teen Has Had Long Covid for 4 Years, Celebrated Prom in Hospital: ‘The Virus Just Began to Take Over’
Assessing the Musk-Carano Case Against Disney
Love + Work
LA’s Corporate Class Wants to Reverse Progressive Gains
Is Trump In or Out? Presidential candidates shouldn’t get to have it both ways
Trump Gets (Almost) the New York Business Death Penalty
6 Ways Engoron Nailed Donald More Than Most Noticed
Urban Surveillance Is More Menacing Than Ever. Cameras aren’t just monitoring us in public—now they’re actually yelling at us.
New Wisconsin poll shows Trump tied with Biden, Haley ahead by 15 points
Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About
Merrick Garland Must Go. In his timidity and determination to be “apolitical,” the attorney general has failed to do the very thing he was appointed to do—pursue justice and accountability.
The judgment of São Miguel
Why the Wizards’ and Capitals’ planned exodus from D.C. is so insulting. It’s only fitting that the latest quarrel between taxpayers and billionaires is taking place in our nation’s capital. Because we’re united as a country in being exploited by team owners.
Lefty Driesell was a character, a comic and an all-time great coach
Boston’s homeless shelters for young adults are pressed to their limits by surging demand this winter
Paramore rejects Tenn. honor after Allison Russell denied same recognition
Are taxis cool again? At Logan Airport, there are signs of a rebound.