Links for you. Science:

Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in multiple states
Investigation Update: E. coli Outbreak, McDonald’s Quarter Pounders – October 22, 2024
McDonald’s burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in 10 states
What is the piebald deer, the rare animal recently spotted in Western Pennsylvania?

Other:

Biden administration proposes a rule to make over-the-counter birth control free
The Evidence for Trump’s Fascism Is Overwhelming
What might raising a family look like in a Harris presidency? Look to Flint.
White House, Used to Road Blocks on Student Debt, Finds Cause for Victory Lap. An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.
Judge who tossed Trump’s classified docs case on list of proposed candidates for attorney general
Spy Agencies Warn of U.S. Election Violence Stoked by Iran and Russia
‘I literally can’t stop.’ The descent of a modern sports fan
Donald Trump Abused His Pardon Power. He’s Promising to Do It Again.
As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator. John Kelly, the Trump White House’s longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist.
McDonald’s workers roast Trump over ‘insulting cosplay’ stunt at restaurant that failed health inspection
How can lessons from Covid make health care better?
Forget Gladwell
‘Untenable’: Even Liz Cheney thinks GOP’s abortion stance is extreme (the lesson here is that, as policy, the conservative position is unworkable)
A young teen gives birth. Idaho’s parental consent law snags her care.
“Red Wave” Redux: Are GOP Polls Rigging the Averages in Trump’s Favor?
Why Antisemitism Is Spreading on the Left
The Sad, Pathetic Spectacle of John Kelly’s Critics
The Dipshit Election
Forget Trump’s IVF promises. The GOP’s record shows contempt for fertility care.
Rudy Giuliani’s downfall feels downright karmic
How a conspiracy-fueled group got a foothold in this hurricane-battered town
Trump and Vance are deploying a particularly nasty anti-urban strategy
It Reminds Me Of That Time Howard Dean Made A Funny Scream
Coming soon to an Arizona election near you: Drones and snipers
President Vance? Brace yourself for it. Trump is already deteriorating
The Spooky Old Laws Project 2025 Is Trying to Keep Around