Links for you. Science:
Rapid spread of H5N1 bird flu through California dairy herds suggests unknown paths of transmission
Surprisingly thick ice on Jupiter’s moon Europa complicates hunt for life
Here are 10 reasons why a child wanting a hippo for Christmas is a sign they are a budding evil mastermind.
Archaeologists discover possible ancient Israelite palace in Jordan
Long-COVID study shows high rates of cognitive change
If you had to store something for 100 years, how would you do it?
Other:
On vaccines, Trump wants RFK Jr. to explore a question that’s already been answered. The president-elect expects Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to pursue discredited theories about vaccines and autism. No good can come of this.
Economically struggling Trump voters hopeful that Trump will not enact Republican policies (and if Democrats stop him, of course they won’t get the credit for that)
After backing Trump, low-income voters hope he doesn’t slash their benefits
The Walmart Effect: New research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorer—even taking into account its famous low prices. (lol: “When I reached out to [Jason] Furman about the new research, he said he wasn’t sure what to make of it and suggested I talk with labor economists.”)
What’s in It for Elon? The world’s richest man isn’t just trolling our democracy. He’s out for himself, and the press is letting him get away with it.
For some Latinos, ‘prosperity gospel’ led them to Trump
Donald Trump tells rightwing group that he’ll end women’s boxing “very quickly”
No, Trump and His Party Do Not Have a Mandate
Trump’s Rage at Liz Cheney Takes a Dark Turn—and Wrecks a Big GOP Lie
Remembering Tony Todd: The Legacy Of Candyman In His Own Words
On RFK Jr., vaccines and my son with autism and Down syndrome
Mass graves shed a light on Assad’s ‘killing machine’
And In The Party
What if Trump Does Everything He’s Promised—and the People Don’t Care?
Flying Was Already the Worst. Then America Stopped Using Headphones.
Trump’s Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time
I’ve Had A Few
‘Please take care of us’: Pennsylvania Trump voter begs GOP not to cut Social Security
Threats And Harassment Push Some Public Officials To Quit, Some To Change Their Vote On Issues
Greenland says no thanks to Trump purchase idea — again
Trumpism’s healthcare fracture-lines
Squeezed by high prices, a growing number of Americans find shelter in long-term motels
“Dire shortage”: Elon Musk sparks MAGA backlash after calling for more immigrant workers. The Tesla CEO argues the U.S. needs to court top talent after financing the loudest anti-immigration run in decades
In Trump’s America, There’s Democracy Only When He Wins
America Expands Settlements In Panama
Why did Bidenomics fail to deliver at the polls?
