Linkage

• The evidence is mounting: Humans were responsible for the extinction of large mammals (Phys.org) More confirmation of this theory.
• Apple reaches its first contract agreement with a US retail union | TechCrunch Towson, MD.  I've been to that mall, and walked past that store.  (I don't buy Apple crap) 
• ‘Cocaine sharks’ found in waters off Brazil | Science | AAAS First Florida, and now Brazil.  I am surprised that someone has not made a movie about this yet.
• The Murdoch Family Is Battling Over the Future of the Fox Empire - The New York Times Rupert is trying to change an irrevocable trust to favor one child.  One hopes that this battle results in the whole institution being smashed to bits.
• Opinion | Many hospitals are nonprofit in name only, and get away with it (The Washington Post) As the founder of a non-profit 501(C)3, I  did the paperwork as well.  This is a real problem.  Limits on executive pay for charities would be a good start.
• Twisted carbon nanotubes could achieve significantly better energy storage than advanced lithium-ion batteries We are talking about nanotube versions of the rubber bands on those balsa wood airplanes. 
• Pension Funds Are Hooked on Private Equity, No Matter the Risks (Bloomberg) PE is a toxic mix of dishonesty, influence peddling, and opacity.  It allows pension funds to pretend that they are fully funded.
• The largest campaign finance violation in US history (31 Jul 2024)  (Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow) The rat-f%$#ery of the crypto investors, particularly Andreeson-Horowitz to ensure tht they can continue cheating people.
• A Fossil Named Tina May Rewrite the Story of Human Evolution (Popular Mechanics) A 6 year old Neanderthal with Down's syndrome has been found, which indicates extensive support by the community.

We now know why the Welsh did not take over the world. They were too busy taking care of their cats. This was a wise choice: