Links for you. Science:

144 EPA workers suspended with pay over dissent letter
We’re losing the war on spotted lanternflies, but we’re overlooking another battle. Tree of heaven, also a non-native invasive organism growing around D.C, is their favorite meal.
‘Incredible video’ captured during Alberta storm could be rare ball lightning event: scientist
Endangered fish saved from the Palisades fire were just returned to their Malibu home
The U.S. government is failing on vaccine policy. The Vaccine Integrity Project is here to help
Diverse hosts, diverse immune systems: Evolutionary variation in bat immunology

Other:

Trump Rails Against ‘Shylocks And Bad People’ In Iowa Speech
Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail
Eugenics Daily
Why Trump fought so hard to stop Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return
Inside Elon Musk’s Stellar Year at the Texas Capitol
The Art of the Shakedown: How Trump turned garbage lawsuits into a billion-dollar protection racket — and why corporate America keeps paying up
Trained Volunteers Patrol L.A. Streets as ICE Raids Intensify
The Politics of Rural Hospital Closures
Trump Just Went Absolutely Nuclear in Screwing Over MAGA Voters
President Donald Trump announces upcoming UFC event at White House in 2026 (so vile)
‘Felt hopeless’: Virginia family frightened by armed bondsman making late night immigration arrest
Many Americans may be surprised by just how horrible the Republicans’ megabill is: In recent years, voters have struggled to believe accurate descriptions of GOP proposals. With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it might happen again.
Who’s Afraid of Zohran Mamdani? And what it means to be an immigrant on July 4th
Flint’s still-unfinished lead pipe replacement serves as cautionary tale to other cities
‘Immoral’: Democrat Hakeem Jeffries blasts Trump megabill in record-breaking, 8-hour-plus speech
Trayon White wants another chance. Ward 8 challengers say it’s time to move on
This is exactly what Project 2025 proposed. Analysts called it “extreme” and “unlikely.” Now, it’s almost reality.
The Big Ugly Bill just got uglier for Iowa
American
Tesla’s Cybertruck flop is historic. The brand collapse is even worse
ICE’s $175 billion windfall: Trump’s mass deportation force set to receive military-level funding
Trump Seeks to Defund Institute of American Indian Arts
Trump says he wants other states to build migrant detention centers after Florida tour
Wilson Building Bulletin: Tightening curfews and banning cell phones for D.C. kids
A staggering number of national parks workers have now departed
Top Trump DOJ prosecutor under investigation for possible hush money scheme
The Declaration of Independence Called George III a Tyrant. It’s Just as Applicable to Trump Today.
Stop overthinking it: Cost of living is the most important issue
House Republicans Cheered as They Took Life and Liberty from Millions of Americans