Links for you. Science:

Putting vampire bats on treadmills revealed an energy-burning quirk
Tortoise engraving suggests Middle Eastern religion from 37,000 years ago
An ultra-early, transient interferon-associated innate immune response associates with protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection despite exposure
Ancient DNA suggests syphilis originated in Americas before ravaging Europe
Giant sloths and mastodons lived with humans for millennia in the Americas, new discoveries suggest
Why seas are surging. What one tide gauge reveals about America’s climate future

Other:

Liberals Have Much to Learn From MAGA
The End of News: Legacy media has a trust problem, but it’s not too late to solve it.
After Nearly 50 Years, D.C. Punk Refuses to Die
…The Institutionalists!
Donald Trump Is a Weakling. That’s the Problem.
“Put on your big boy pants”: Democrats rediscover a will to fight with government shutdown battle
Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws
Jewish leaders hope to ban most masks in public in NY next year: ‘Nothing political about prejudice’ (stupid)
Ethics report alleges Gaetz paid 17-year-old for sex
Trump’s Pick to Lead Federal Housing Agency Has Opposed Efforts to Aid the Poor
Evidence versus truth
The Price of Sprawl: The Economics of a Walmart Store
The New Property Feudalism
Former D.C. police intel chief found guilty of tipping off Proud Boys leader ahead of Jan. 6 attack
Kansas abortions rise 58% amid tight restrictions in nearby states
If Democrats Want to Reconnect With the Working Class, They Need to Start Listening to Unions
DOES Director Vacationed With CEO Who Has Received Millions in Contracts and Grants
The 30-Year Mortgage Wasn’t Designed for Climate Chaos
Josh Gottheimer promised an abortion protection bill. Eight months later, he hasn’t introduced it. (even by New Jersey political standards, Gottheimer is a slime ball)
Nordstrom Family to Take Chain Private in $6.25 Billion Deal
X jacks up Premium+ prices by 37.5%, hits some markets harder
Democrats Can’t Hide From the Culture War
Democrats shouldn’t try to find ‘common ground’ with Trump
Donald Trump, American Imperialist
Why is Musk-Trump the “Mump Regime”?
The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military