Links for you. Science:

Across two continents: The genomic basis of environmental adaptation in house mice (Mus musculus domesticus) from the Americas
What Kamala Harris’s historic bid for the US presidency means for science
Rabies Is Spreading in South African Seals, Scientists Say
For Epidemics to Cross Oceans, Viruses on Ships Had to Beat the Odds
The American West’s last quarter-century ranks as the driest in 1,200 years, research shows
A Summer Covid-19 Wave

Other:

COVID-19 hits Paris Olympics: Athletes forced to withdraw and mask up
Republicans Want to Bring Women Back to the 1950s. From abortion to birth control to no-fault divorce, female autonomy could be utterly demolished if Donald Trump returns to power.
J.D. Vance Endorsed Book That Calls Progressives “Unhumans” and Praises Jan. 6 Rioters. The GOP veep candidate embraced the extreme view that today’s left is part of a centuries-long effort to “destroy” civilization. (he seems nice!)
Reports of Project 2025’s Death are Greatly Exaggerated. Reading the tea leaves of Trumpian infighting
‘Weird’ Times in American Politics: The New Democratic Playbook. Democrats embrace the ‘weird’ label, turning the tables on conservative rhetoric.
COVID-19 origins: plain speaking is overdue
Former Tradwife Reveals ‘Ugliness Behind the Scenes’: Back to Back Babies, No Epidurals and Milled Flour
Trans Teens in Maine Fought Back Against Their School Board and Won
Every Breath You Take 1982 demo (lol)
Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal
When private equity buys a hospital, assets shrink, new research finds
U.S. Olympic Swimmers David Johnston, Luke Whitlock Test Positive for COVID-19 in Paris
The Supreme Court’s Idaho Abortion Negotiations Were As Broken As The Court Itself
Trump keeps saying Harris doesn’t like Jews—even though she’s married to one
Inside the “Big Weirdo” Political Strategy That Democrats Are Using to Taunt Republicans. Taking the high road hasn’t worked for the Democrats. Progressive strategists have realized that it’s time for the party to get petty.
Project 2025 has not been ‘shut down,’ much to Trump’s dismay
Inside the Supreme Court’s negotiations and compromise on Idaho’s abortion ban
Florida HOA Decides It’s Above State Law, Won’t Let Residents Park Trucks at Home
Iowa’s new 6-week abortion ban expected to become a pivotal election issue this November
America’s Whimpering Democracy Is Trump’s Past, as Well as Future
What Biden’s Decision Says About Picard’s Decisions. Sometimes, reality is the mirror for popular culture
Trump Doesn’t Know How to Run Against Harris
Strange Obsessions
How Samuel Alito got canceled from the Supreme Court social media majority
Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris ‘happened to turn Black’
Conservative Bros Melt Down After U.S. Volleyball Players Wear Leggings Instead Of Bikini Bottoms
United Auto Workers union endorses Harris’ bid for US president