Links for you. Science:

A cell pulls off one of the ‘Holy Grails’ of biotechnology
Flu deaths rise as anti-vaccine disinformation takes root. More are dying from flu as the Trump administration postpones planning for next fall.
Trump admin moves to end federal HIV prevention programs. ‘Catastrophic’ consequences, experts say
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found: France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched (one more reason why meetings need a virtual option)
Natural Insect Predators May Serve as Allies in Spotted Lanternfly Battle
Can NASA remain nonpartisan when basic spaceflight truths are shredded?

Other:

MAGA Brocasters Grow Suspicious of the Jews. Joe Rogan and Theo Von, big-league hosts who elevated Trump, now playing footsie with antisemites.
DOGE Strong-Armed USIP Security Contractors to Switch Sides
Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Sagging. Here’s the Key Reason.
The Rollback of the Civil Rights Movement Is the Singular Moral Failure of Modern American Conservatism
This Is How Tesla Will Die
In Other Kennedy News, RFK Jr. Wants to Let Bird Flu … Spread?!?
Schumer is on thin ice as first Democratic congressman calls for removal
How TD Became America’s Most Convenient Bank for Money Launderers
What Can We Do?
The Cult of Sicario: GOP Rhetoric, Aimless Political Violence, and Implications for U.S.-Mexico Relations
D.C. Auditor Finds No Evidence of Significant Ties to Hate Groups Within MPD, But Officers Anonymously Raise Concerns
Trump snookers MAGA with “Epstein files” promise: “I would say weeks”
Tesla Is Dying, And Polestar Wants To Kill It
Elon Musk’s war on Social Security unmasks the GOP’s true disdain for retirees
Smears, Sadism and Social Security: Why Elon Musk wants to make seniors suffer
People Are Using AI to Create Influencers With Down Syndrome Who Sell Nudes
“I am the alpha in this relationship”: What Musk’s romantic history reveals about his hold on Trump. How Elon love-bombed Trump’s MAGA cult
Trump is seeking to deport another graduate student who is legally in the country, lawsuit says. Badar Khan Suri, a fellow at Georgetown, says he is being punished because of the suspected views of his wife, a U.S. citizen with Palestinian heritage.
“You must sacrifice”: MAGA excuses for Trump’s trade war echo “prosperity” preachers
Cybertruck crash report says witness could not open door to save victims (horrifying; any society with a functional regulatory system would ban these vehicles)
The dystopian “freedom cities” dream fueling Elon Musk’s destruction. Tech’s plans for billionaire-rule expose why Musk wants to end government by the people
Trump Voter Says He Doesn’t Regret Choice Despite Wife’s ICE Arrest (shitty husband)
Pianist Sir András Schiff Cancels U.S. Appearances for 2025-2026 Season
The Trump Administration Goes To War With Health-Care Quality. Inside its plan to destroy a small agency that keeps you safe.
Trump Has Gone From Unconstitutional to Anti-Constitutional
North Carolina’s ongoing descent into authoritarianism
Texas collected information on transgender drivers. It won’t say why.