In October, more than 17,000 elephant seals died in an H5N1 outbreak. According to a genetic analysis, the virus jumped at least three times before that. / The New York Times [+]
Yesterday, Florida's Supreme Court gave its governor the power to remove locally elected prosecutors—and therefore overturn the will of its voters. / Law Dork
The Columbia Law Review's board of directors shut down its website this week when editors refused to remove a story about the Nakba. / The Intercept
See also: Before the Washington Post CEO allegedly maneuvered to block stories about him in his own paper, he did the same to an NPR journalist. / NPR
“Among the Chinese migrating to Japan are well-known intellectuals, journalists and business managers. This is noteworthy as it mirrors patterns from almost 120 years ago.” / Nikkei Asia
See also: Three people were arrested at Hong Kong Stadium for remaining seated and turning their backs during the Chinese national anthem. / Hong Kong Free Press
Meanwhile in the US, the Phish fan who took a bong hit at the Sphere has been banned from all Madison Square Garden Entertainment venues “indefinitely.” / Rolling Stone
The story of Helen Stephens, whose 1936 Olympic gold win sparked an anti-queer panic after a newspaper questioned her gender. / Defector
“This redistribution of power is further complicated if the adult child attains unusual creative clout.” The delicate art of turning your parents into content. / The New Yorker
This week the Oklahoma City Council approved a plan to build a 1,907-foot tower that will become the nation's tallest building. / The Journal Record
When patrons camp in coffee shops for hours on end, the store loses money. One possible solution: yet another subscription. / Slate
Unrelated: How do we know when to pee? / Smithsonian Magazine