Links for you. Science:

COVID data quietly disappears while cases rise
Hidden flaws behind expert-level accuracy of multimodal GPT-4 vision in medicine
Ancient Marble Floor Restored Underwater in Italy
The Global Temperature Just Went Bump. We’re just sticking a toe into the climatic realm of the previous interglacial period, not living in it—yet.
How Trump’s Project 2025 would reshape America’s oceans
Want to cook like a Neanderthal? Archaeologists are learning the secrets

Other:

How the Democrats Finally Took on Big Pharma
Dad Is on the Ballot. A nation turns its lonely eyes to the guy manning the grill. (gift link)
U.S. Athletes Are Taking Full Advantage of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village
Times and WaPo Jump On Board Trump Camp Swift Boating of Walz (gift link)
Tim Walz wrote a master’s thesis on Holocaust education, just as his own school’s approach drew criticism
‘There are literally girls skating everywhere’: teen Olympians inspire young Australians to hit the skate park
“A Vote Against Democracy”: Missouri Forces One City to Lock In More Money for Police (doesn’t bode well for D.C. if Republicans win…)
Why Trump Can’t Banish the Weirdos. Whatever Trump says about Project 2025, his ties to it are undeniable.
‘Excellent guy’: Leaked audio captures Trump heaping praise on Tim Walz
J.D. Vance Tries Cowardly Excuse to Get Out of Debating Tim Walz. Vance is taking a page out of Donald Trump’s playbook. (aka ‘Yale-educated lawyer ducks debate with high school teacher’)
Trump Campaign’s Attacks on Walz Over Felony Voting Rights Raise Eyebrows
RFK Jr. Has an Infamous NYC Madam On His Campaign PAC’s Comms Team (she’s a friend of Prince of Darkness Roger Stone)
Former Texas House speaker says GOP megadonor Tim Dunn told him only Christians should hold leadership positions
The FBI Paid a Little Visit to Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles Over Campaign Finance Questions: Oh, you mean that $320,000?
As a Rural Ohioan, I See J.D. Vance for Who He Is
Color Me Surprised That Neil Gorsuch Is Not Wild About Biden’s Plans for Supreme Court Reform
Harris taps Tim Walz, the one Democrat who checked every box
Florida’s Biggest Insurer Says It Needs to Increase Rates by 93 Percent
Elon Musk PAC being investigated by Michigan secretary of state for potential violations
At what point would his base accept a Trump loss?
The Epidemiologist Running for Mayor to Bring Public Health to Sacramento
Trump took a private flight with Project 2025 leader in 2022
Men On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
D.C. buildings official resigns after probe finds she had 2nd full-time job
Harris Campaign: Donald Trump’s Very Good, Very Normal Press Conference
Tim Walz won the veepstakes because first he won the internet