Links 8/19/25

Links for you. Science:

The evolution of antibiotic resistance in Europe, 1998–2019
Measles Is Dangerous. Why my kid has all of her vaccine doses.
What Makes Modern Measles Outbreaks Different
Ten Exceptional Ancient Elephants, From Small Swimming Creatures to Shovel-Tusked Beasts
Proof or Bluff? Evaluating LLMs on 2025 USA Math Olympiad
The First Widespread Cure for HIV Could Be in Children

Other:

Trump’s mental decline is undeniable — so what now?
Smithsonian removes reference to Trump’s impeachments from presidency exhibit
‘Honk If You Hate Elon:’ Two Days of Protest at the Tesla Diner
The Texas Economy Ain’t All That
Guess Who’s Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness: New ICE Agents
Trump’s mass deportations are hurting local economies. From rotting crops to shuttered assembly lines, we will all soon feel the effects of Trump’s cruel policies
American Summers Are Starting to Feel Like Winter. Extreme weather is keeping more people stuck inside.
What to Do — And Not to Do — About a Judge Like Emil Bove
Might Tariffs Get “Overturned”?
National Guard Ordered to Do ICE Paperwork at Immigration Facilities in 20 States
How to Avoid a Huge Customs Bill on a Cheap Online Order
Trump seems to want a tent revival — in the federal workplace
Former Moderator Sues Chaturbate for ‘Psychological Trauma’
Tariffs Land on Taiwan Amid Tension With Washington
In beloved national parks, summer crowds throng despite budget cuts
RFK Indefinitely Postponed A Critical Meeting — And It Could Have ‘Devastating Effects’ On All Of Us
The Commanders are coming, one way or another. Pony up, taxpayers.
Pro Soccer Player Sent To El Salvador Over Tattoo Details ‘Hell On Earth’ At CECOT
Google is killing millions of web links to save a few bucks
Boston’s neighborhoods are thriving. Downtown, not so much.
Trump officials aim to divert money meant for buying wilderness land
The Hippocratic Underground
The Air and Space Museum unveiled a stunning renovation. Here are the must-sees.
Senate confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
George Mason board votes to end some DEI efforts, approve raise for president
She Exposed the Insurance Industry’s Worst Behavior. Now They’re Coming After Her.
The National Gallery bought a student’s work. It’s a masterpiece.
Tom Lehrer Adjourns
Nearly 150,000 Federal Workers Have Left Under Trump, New Analysis Shows

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