Links for you. Science:

Sexually transmitted infections are skyrocketing in this unexpected group
A rare, deadly bacterial infection is on the rise in Japan. What is STSS? Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome kills up to 30 percent of patients and is “highly associated” with flesh-eating infections. Symptoms include fever and a red rash.
Intermittent fasting over two days can help people with Type 2 diabetes. A study found that intermittent fasting had striking metabolic benefits that surpassed the effects of prescription drugs for people with newly diagnosed diabetes.
Videos Show That Leeches Can Jump in Pursuit of Blood
Immune response study explains why some people don’t get COVID-19
Major IT Platforms Want Power from Nuclear Plants, but They Don’t Want to Build Them

Other:

Democrats seek to repeal Comstock abortion rule, fearing Trump crackdown
Justice Alito Is Right About One Thing
The world’s largest Shakespeare collection finally has the home it deserves
Biden Is the Candidate Who Stands for Change in This Election
In smoldering D.C., a homeless outreach worker hits the streets to offer help
Banks Are Finally Realizing What Climate Change Will Do to Housing. Extreme weather threatens the investment value of many properties, but financing for climate mitigation efforts are only just getting going.
Bitter over 2021, pole vaulter Sam Kendricks may turn down Olympic bid. Still upset at being knocked out of the Tokyo Games because of a positive coronavirus test, Kendricks is considering skipping Paris if he qualifies. (dumbass)
When Is a Tiny House Too Small to Be a Home? As the Supreme Court weighs whether cities can criminalize sleeping outdoors or in tents, Los Angeles is attempting to combat homelessness with tiny homes criticized by some as ‘inhumane.’
GOP pick for N.C. governor downplayed Weinstein allegations, assault by Ray Rice. Mark Robinson has spent years repeatedly questioning the veracity of women who accuse prominent men of violence.
Growing rural-urban divide exists only among white Americans
Judge halts part of Biden rule aimed at cracking down on career programs. Some of the programs have been accused of loading up students with debt even as their future earnings are limited. (a Trump judge…)
The Problem With ‘In Demand’ Jobs. Federal workforce-training programs prepare people for dead-end jobs that no one wants.
Trump’s school vaccination policies could be a serious political liability. Democrats would be wise to blast the former president for it. (clock stopped twice a day etc…)
Blaming Hamas for Gazans’ Suffering, Many Israelis Feel Little Sympathy
AI is exhausting the power grid. Tech firms are seeking a miracle solution.
For the Price of a Police Helicopter, New York Could Save the Arts
Why isn’t everyone giving presidential candidates $75 million? A look at the remarkable scale involved in Donald Trump’s biggest campaign contribution.
Conservative-backed group is creating a list of federal workers it suspects could resist Trump plans
Public memories. Private struggles. With civil rights education under threat, a preservationist helps Black families save key sites in the South.
What the Arrival of A.I. Phones and Computers Means for Our Data. Apple, Microsoft and Google need more access to our data as they promote new phones and personal computers that are powered by artificial intelligence. Should we trust them?
Fact check: Trump says George Washington ‘probably didn’t’ own slaves. Washington did
Death of Sandra Birchmore was a homicide, prominent pathologist says
A.I. Is Getting Better Fast. Can You Tell What’s Real Now?
Trump campaign seeks to head off convention revolt from its right flank. Aides scrambled to foil a plot to throw the nominating process into chaos as suspicions abound about potentially disloyal delegates.
Has Facebook Stopped Trying?
Your socks are showing your age. Millennials have cutthroat defenses of their low-cut socks as Gen Z embraces crew socks.