Links for you. Science:

Journals that published Richard Lynn’s racist ‘research’ articles should retract them
12,000-year-old Aboriginal sticks may be evidence of the oldest known culturally transmitted ritual in the world
Federal funding for major science agencies is at a 25-year low
The untold story of the Human Genome Project: How one man’s DNA became a pillar of genetics
Has Life on Earth Survived More Than Five Mass Extinctions? Scientists aren’t just arguing whether humans are causing a sixth mass extinction event now, but whether many more occurred in the past
‘World’s oldest calendar’ discovered carved into ancient monument

Other:

Reading The News Makes You Dumber (excellent)
The ‘Swift Boating’ of Tim Walz has begun. What is the truth? Tim Walz retired from the National Guard two months before his unit was activated for an Iraq deployment. Republicans want that timing to be a major issue.
The 51st aims to replace DCist with something totally new
Will Donald Trump cut and run? It might be more dangerous if he does
Advertising Coalition Shuts Down After X, Owned by Elon Musk, Sues (gift link)
Unhinged and Ignored, Trump Demands Attention
What I Learned at the Police Academy. Officers are trained to see the world as a violent place—and then to act accordingly.
Delayed publication of Heritage president’s book reflects Project 2025 shell game. Media Matters has obtained a galley copy of Dawn’s Early Light, which decries IVF, abortion, childlessness, and dog parks
Biden isn’t running for president, but he’s not done fighting Trump
What’s Happening in Louisville Could Solve a Housing Crisis (gift link)
Harris, Walz and Democrats’ Joyful Campaign (gift link)
A Senior D.C. Employee Is Facing a $25,000 Fine for Working Another Job and Serving in Local Elected Office While on the Clock
Despite Repeat Complaints, D.C.’s Public Housing Residents Face Delays in Receiving Basic Repairs
From a Mankato classroom to the White House: Harris names Walz her vice presidential nominee
The District is ready to start pulling back its migrant services — but migrants are still struggling to find homes in D.C.
The Weird Intellectual Roots of J.D. Vance’s Hatred for “Cat Ladies”: In his worldview, there can only be one supreme power in America—and it’s between trad-male authoritarians like him or woke women of the left.
Elon Musk’s misleading election claims have accrued 1.2 billion views on X, new analysis says
Return-to-office mandates hurt employee retention, productivity, survey says
The GOP Is Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud. From NatCon to the RNC, Republicans are dropping the pretense of religious pluralism to go all in on Christian Nationalism.
Return of the mask! Multiple counties in blue state urge N-95s in grocery stores and restaurants for Covid
Wouldn’t This Be A Great World If Insecurity And Desperation Made Us More Attractive?
Apple’s Mac Mini With M4 Chip Will Be Its Smallest Computer Ever
Can The Pundits Pivot Toward The Center?
The Real Reason Trump and Vance Hate Being Called ‘Weird’
‘Unhappy’ Trump Is Freaking Out Over Harris’ Crowd Sizes
A Journey Through the Authoritarian New Right. A non-exhaustive look at the influencers behind Republicans’ recent turn toward the bizarre.