Linkage

• It’s Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of ‘Star Wars’ Is Coming Back to Theaters (Gizmodo) Han shoots first, no ring around the Death Star.  Someone finally pried George Lucas' finger from the original.  Sweet.
• Welcoming the Wolf at the Door (Barn Raiser) Wolves are good for the environment, as are all apex predators.
• “Burnt a Hole In Me”: Yarvin’s Nazi Origin Story (Mind War) How the tech bro's favorite philosopher learned to love Nazis.
• Suspect Arrested in Inquiry Into Pipe Bombs in D.C. Ahead of Jan. 6 Riot (New York Times) Surprising bit, he's black, unsurprising bit, he's a MAGAt.
• The trustbuster advising Mamdani who could bring aggressive approach to affordability (Gothamist) Lina Khan.  Hope that she kicks ass in New York.
• Elon Musk's Grok AI Is Doxxing Home Addresses of Everyday People (Futurism) What a surprise, yet another Musk project is complete crap.
• Game Theory Explains How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices (WIRED) This is a feature, not a bug.  Pricing algorithms are about looting.
• Science journal retracts study on safety of Monsanto’s Roundup: ‘Serious ethical concerns’ (The Guardian) The "Independent Study" was bought and paid for by Monsanto.

Have some Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles: (you can substitute veal for the pork)